RESUME
I'm a communications specialist with seven years of experience working in the advertising, photography, operations, public relations, and publishing fields.
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At my core, I enjoy work that requires task and project management and allows me to connect with interesting people doing interesting things.
experience
Education
Associate Editor and Community Liaison
Lake Mary Life Publishing, January 2015 – Present
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Lake Mary Life Publishing produces one of Central Florida's largest magazine publications, Lake Mary Life. Over the last 15 years, the family-owned small business has introduced several other publications rich with stories, business profiles, and local information for Seminole County residents. As the associate editor of four bi-monthly lifestyle publications, I am hyper-focused on serving as a community liaison and telling compelling stories about local people and businesses in Seminole County, FL.
Executive Assistant and Alumni Program Coordinator
Leadership Seminole, June 2018 – Present
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Leadership Seminole is a nonprofit leadership organization focused on developing current and future leaders in the Seminole County region. As Executive Assistant to the organization's President, I provide executive administrative support to the Board, Council, and, committees, co-manage the Leadership Seminole Alumni Membership program and communications efforts, and assist with event planning and support.
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Communications Extern
Facebook, January 2014 – June 2014
At Facebook's inaugural communications externship program, I completed a six-month paid externship to work in the company's Communications department.​ I worked across three teams: Internal, Platform, and Mobile.
Internal team: Compiled daily news clips blasted company-wide, produced and updated internal employee communications materials, gave media tours and vetted press inquiries.
Mobile team: Tracked competitors to the Facebook and Messenger apps, analyzed press coverage, and prepared timely coverage reports.
Platform team: Managed f8 developer conference press registration, supported developer initiatives and product launches.
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Operations Assistant and Program Manager
Hattery Labs LLC, April 2013 – November 2013
Hattery is a co-working space and event facility in San Francisco. As the operations assistant and program manager, I oversaw the daily operations and communications of Hattery's membership program with the goal of reaching full tenant occupancy. I also assisted with facility management, scheduling, financials, events, projects and other administrative tasks.
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University of Florida
​2008-2011
Bachelor of Science (BS) Advertising, Art History Minor
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Skills
Writing and Editing
Interviewing
Event Planning
Project Management
Email Marketing
Collateral Development
Social Media Engagement
Relationship Building
Executive Communications