Dedicated communications professional with 14-years of experience in journalism and a proven ability to create and execute solutions that engage and mobilize key stakeholders. Experience includes communications leadership for CNN and external communications for a martial arts school.
Supported a budget of $30,000 while overseeing the content deployment of employee SharePoint 2013 site for Cricket Wireless while contracted. Researched, wrote, and edited internal communications materials such as an AP style guide, news articles, contributor policy, site governance, adoption strategy, training manuals & instructor guide. Collected weekly site metrics. Distributed weekly corporate communications via email.
Created:
Drove the creation and delivery of an internal grass-roots led employee newsletter for national & international teams. Led virtual team in researching & writing stories of interest to employees. Wrote strategic communication plans. Event planning for Town Hall meetings. Coordinated corporate volunteer events fostering department’s community outreach.
Highlight:
Improved employee engagement through internal SharePoint 2010 site from 800 views per day to over 64,000 views per day in the first month.
Executed video elements in a fast-paced live television environment. Directed a team of 5 during pre/post production shoots. Wrote dynamic, high impacting technical training manuals aiding peers in achieving annual performance goals. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support logistics for live news programs.
Career Highlights:
Supported the Corp Tax department in creating employee engagement programs. Prepared meeting agendas and established team goals. Guided group processes to ensure meetings ran well and achieved a high degree of consensus. Generated status reports and provided recommendations to upper management.
Development of:
Honors Graduate
Minor: Psychology, Journalism
2015 - Present | Volunteer | Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
Socialize dogs making them preferable for adoption.
• Clean and disinfect the animal areas
• Supervise dogs during adoption hours
• Provide positive human interaction and socialization for the dogs and cats
• Feed and water the dogs and cats
• Providing administrative assistance
2009 - 2013 | Social Media Manager | Smyrna Black Belt Academy
Redesign of school website using GoDaddy eCommerce solutions. Advised content strategy for website. Tracked metrics for web traffic using Google Analytics. Executed timely & relevant messaging of school activities using social media tools.
Highlights:
Accelerated self-motivator with over 14 years journalism experience with CNN,
Currently, pursuing the CAPM
SharePoint 2010 & 2013
License 59204
License F46165
License 0CF687
License 3445B1
Smyrna Black Belt Academy