Experience

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  Eagle news

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Staff writer

  Authored several published print and online news articles covering topics of academics, lifestyle, and the local community beat, as well as, wrote broadcast scripts for the narration of online video segments.

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  Florida gulf coast university

  Aug 2009 - May 2013

  Student

  I obtained a B.A. in Communication with minors in: Journalism, Global Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

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  Eagle news

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2012

  Media editor

  Pioneered the media department as a part of the news by incorporating online video content and slideshow composition. Trained and managed 12 staff members and conducted over 100 film projects regarding topics of lifestyle, academics, and the local community.

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  Marissa collections

  May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Photography intern

  Initiated educational and promotional videos for the couture summer collection. Managed a daily shooting schedule for incoming products. Catalogued photo library within Adobe Bridge for optimized collaboration with the web department.

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  Imaginarium science center

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Marketing intern

  Created 3D videography curriculum for 2012 summer camp. Introduced video content as an interactive component to the Animal Lab activities. Photographed and filmed over 15 exotic creatures including a tarantula, baby alligators, and stingrays.

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  Center for academic achievement at florida gulf coast university

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Student assistant

  Directed the flow of information internally and between departments and composed online monthly newsletter. Prepared, recorded, and proofread all outgoing correspondence, publications and relevant material.

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  Encompass group of keller williams realty

  Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Freelance photographer

  Staged rooms and photographed housing features along with neighborhood amenities for the company’s website. Edited photos into one-minute video segments for marketing on YouTube.

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  Wilderness graphics

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Content developer

  Researched, wrote, and edited product information for over 70 panels. Managed several projects simultaneously overseeing implementation and optimization. Creatively solved critical issues regarding file transfers within several software programs. Organized, analyzed, and validated product information for accuracy, usability and quality.

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  Florida state university

  Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Developed course content and coordinated out-of-class opportunities for an enhanced learning experience. Instructed two Media Techniques courses and one Intro to eHealth course, totaling a responsibility for 72 undergraduate students. Completed a M.S. in Media and Communication Studies with a and emphasis on Digital Media Production and cognate in Cultural Studies. Developed a 14.5-minute documentary uncovering a 2006 local trafficking case involving Columbian-organized crime. Collaborated with three other graduate students to produce the film over a span of 4-months. The documentary has been used as a training tool for human trafficking across the state of Florida, as well as, for Congress.

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jun 2014 - May 2015

  • Graduate Student

    Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • Co-Director & Editor of At Your Doorstep: A Sex Trafficking Story

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
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  Zonta club of tallahassee

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Social media marketing intern

  Implemented a three-month marketing campaign on Facebook and Twitter for a women’s non-profit organization. Strategized, developed and organized post content to increase page likes, retweets, and followers.

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  Saloncentric - a division of l'oreal usa

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Marketing coordinator

  Assisted with the planning and execution of nationwide Consumer Related Marketing (CMR) campaigns. Acted as internal communication liaison for CRM department, as well as, external communication liaison for partner brands. Analyzed marketing results to maintain best practices and benchmarks. Prepared and delivered campaign reports. Proofed campaign creative and served as backup copywriter when needed.

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  Sun city center united methodist church

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2018

  Audio visual lighting supervisor

  Lead and maintain all technical systems (audio, video, lighting, stage) across campus. Facilitate technical training and development for staff and volunteers. Coordinate and implement weekly services and large-scale events. Create and produce video content for various church ministries. Run live front of house mixes for worship services and concerts weekly.

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  Space as art

  Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Studio adminstator & marketing assistant

  Develop, implement, and manage company marketing initiatives, branding strategies, and online digital representation. Undertake administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the studio's activities and initiatives. Generate copy for (newsletters, blogs, brochures etc). Conduct market research and gather analytic data.

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  Greenzone hero

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Social media manager

  Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily. Collaborate with teams to ensure brand consistency. Monitor SEO and web traffic metrics. Communicate with followers and monitor customer reviews. Oversee social media accounts’ design. Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions.

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  State college of florida-manatee-sarasota

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2023

  Digital production manager

  Manage the creation and publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content for all college-associated channels and digital campaigns. Identify and implement organizational protocols to improve content (ex: employee training, workflow procedures, best practices manuals). Create a regular publishing schedule and leverage the right tools for content management.

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  26 west center, state college of florida, manatee-sarasota

  Mar 2023 - now

  Digital content manager