My Resume

  • Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

    B.A Communication Studies with Media/Interpersonal Focus (major); Digital Humanities (minor); Exp. December 2024

  • Honors: Dean’s List (Fall Semester 2020, Spring Semester 2021); Paideia Research Conference (2022; Dance) 

    Activities: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority: Choreographer (Best Dance Crew 2023-2024; STROLL 2023); Social Media Chair (2022-2023), Art Chair (2022-2023), Academic Chair (2021-2022), Labor Value Award (Spring 2021); Fear to Freedom Volunteer; Pen Pal Students to Kids Program; CNU Annual Dance and Theatre Concert (2021, 2022, 2023)

  • City of Lynchburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism Lynchburg, VA (July 2024-Present)

    Communications Assistant Intern

    • Compose blog content for LynchburgVirginia.org incorporating research to highlight local businesses and events

    • Experience in digital media strategies by designing kiosk graphics and editing business and event listings in Wordpress

    • Develop engaging social media reels and content to showcase businesses and enhance LYH branding 

    • Collaborate as a team member in social media content creation and develop strategies for future promotions

    • Manage the organization and migration of photography and videography assets into Air database

    • Knowledge of digital marketing tools to ensure clear and compelling messages in LYH campaigns

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    Beacon of HopeLynchburg, VA (May 2024-June 2024)

    Internship Mentor

    • Advised high school summer interns in training processes to successfully navigate internships

    • Provided on-site supervision to students and served as liaison between their businesses and BOH

    • Developed and presented a training topic to 82 high school students to increase future skill sets

    • Engaged in community outreach and fundraising as a representative of Lynchburg BOH to encourage college paths and career opportunities to students

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    Bank of the James Lynchburg, VA (May 2023-August 2023)

    Marketing, Public Relations and Communication Intern

    • Developed a social media campaign to promote “Faces of Bank of the James,” served as photographer for employees, and created graphics for promotional materials

    • Tasked in leadership role for completion of Online Employee Directory project, organization of material, and liaison with IT to code layout and design 

    • Served as PR representative on radio interview for Bank of the James sponsoring a non-profit partnership

    • Collaborated with Marketing team members to develop videos with non-profit partner organizations 

    • Edited social media campaign videos and created graphics/music to promote community partnerships

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    Moore & Giles Forest, VA (May 2023-August 2023)

    Merchandising and Marketing Intern

    • Organized photographs and videos of leather tannings based on keywords and descriptions through Photoshelter and Box Secure Cloud Content Management

    • Developed leather vision board for London showroom and gained knowledge of leather industry

    • Contributed to annual photoshoot for the 2023 holiday catalog by assisting with photo/video equipment 

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    Paisley Gifts & Stationery Lynchburg, VA

    Website and Newsletter Editor (December 2021-January 2023)

    • Managed and designed layout of Squarespace website using HTML coding skills

    • Created and updated content for weekly newsletters and monitored statistics on MailChimp to promote sales

    • Collaborated with a team of three to create, promote, work special events, and develop marketing strategies

    Retail Assistant (September 2018-August 2023)

    • Maintain Excel Spreadsheet for Hallmark inventory and sales for July-December events

    • Responsible for opening and closing store and making bank transactions and deposits  

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    Endstation Theatre Company Lynchburg, VA (May 2021-August 2021)

    Intern: Marketing/Box Office

    • Designed social media graphics, raffle tickets, and posters using Canva to promote new artists for summer season

    • Employee representative for interviews on camera for news video media platform, Living in the Heart of Virginia

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    Claire Harvey Art and Photography Lynchburg, VA  (January 2019-present)

    Personal Business

    • Originated business to provide professional photography and commissioned art (average $250+ per month)

    • Orchestrate scheduled photoshoots and maintain Excel spreadsheets 

  • • Proven success in fundraising as an in-person performer and persuasive speaker at events with 300+ attendees

    • Raised awareness, attracted donors, and developed partnerships with community-based organizations 

    Wolfbane Productions:  “The Wolfbane Gala” - Requested speaker at Gala of 250 attendees to share experiences to develop a youth theatre education program

    Endstation Theatre Company: “One Night Only” - Featured performer to raise funds for underserved youth. Funds raised following performance totaled $5,000 toward youth scholarships