Experience

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  The west virginia record

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2008

  Contributing editor

  Wrote articles for the legal journal during winter break during my freshman year of college.

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  Backdrop magazine

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

  Contributing editor

  I worked as a contributing editor at Ohio University's student-run quarterly magazine. I helped with editing for several issues as well as writing stories. I wrote about the organic food movement, prescription drug abuse on campus and day-trips for students in the Athens area.

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  Maple creative

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2008

  Public relations intern

  ResearchAdministrative Duties

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  Widmeyer communications

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Public relations intern

  Developed a media tracking document for the CPSC Pool Safely campaignStaffed press conference for American Energy Innovation CouncilPitched mediaGrassroots outreachMedia monitoringMedia list building with Cision Assisted with secondary research for client proposalsOrganized assembly of press materials

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  West virginia university college of engineering and mineral resources

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Public relations assistant

  Developed and edit promotional materialsIndustry research and analysisDrafted and created website contentAssisted in organizing and staffing alumni and student eventsDeveloped content and writing articles for alumni magazine Potential student outreach

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  Dream cartel pr

  Nov 2010 - May 2011

  Pr assistant intern

  Worked remotely from West Virginia to staff publicists in NYC and LAAssisted with social media such as Twitter, Facebook and blogsDeveloped media releases and pitched to bloggers and online mediaConnected potential clients with head publicistsSent invitations, managed guest and VIP lists and worked the door for client's fashion presentation during New York Fashion Week

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  Intern queen inc.

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  West virginia university intern queen campus ambassador

  Assisted with promotion of Intern Queen on West Virginia University through Twitter, Facebook, blogging, etc. Coordinated speaking event at School of JournalismActed as brand ambassador

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  Shine media pr

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Social media/pr assistant intern

  Social Media AssistantMedia MonitoringBloggingResearchAdministrative DutiesShowroom Maintenance

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  Bailey & wyant pllc

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  Communications coordinator

  - Drafted press materials for all firm news- Created and maintained Facebook and Linkedin page - Manage Martindale Hubbel Ratings for firm attorneys- Create Linkedin profiles for attorneys- Created client database for newsletter distribution.

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  Livingsocial

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Marketing associate

  • Pitch to clients the power of online marketing with LivingSocial in Charlotte, LasAngeles, St. Louis and Las Vegas• Research potential clients and create strategic partnerships through cold-calling andmanaging client relationships• Average 75 cold-calls a day• Set appointments and outline the agenda for business to business marketing meetings

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  Lipman hearne

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2013

  Account coordinator

  - Used CisionPoint software package to create targeted media lists for client news releases such as AARP Foundation and MacArthur Foundation- Cold called national media to pitch client news stories- Created and managed social media content for GE Foundation's campaign to support Common Core- Assisted with creating and editing presentations for clients to provide updates on their PR and marketing campaigns.

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  Washington city paper

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  Account executive

  - Provide high quality customer service to over 60 clients on a weekly basis .- Managed several client accounts simultaneously, which included helping customers from the point of sale, billing their accounts, and providing timely follow up to all queries. - Collaborating with design team to create high quality, visually appealing marketing materials for a variety of industry clients- Created and delivered professional marketing proposal presentations on a weekly basis to new and existing clients- Built relationships with local business owners and helped them to create individualized marketing strategies for their business- Prospecting local businesses, cold-calling both inperson and over the phone. Show less

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  Unc center for diabetes translation research

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Research consultant

  - Provide the Community Connections Core with marketing support by writing press releases, creating social media content, and website content.- Work collaboratively with team members to draft and update IRB protocols for multiple research projects.- Work collaboratively with team members to write grants for patient centered outcomes related research projects. - Responsible for project management using timelines, works plans and other organizational tools to keep team members on-task.- Work collaboratively with team members to plan research project events including Diabetes Day, a health education and PCOR research event, in Lumberton, NC for three years in a row. Show less

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  Unc center for health promotion & disease prevention

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Research assistant - childhood obesity

  - Managed data for childhood obesity research studies using Microsoft Excel- Synthesized childhood nutrition and exercise best practices into easily consumable reports - Managed an online library of childhood policy best practices for the GoNAPSACC intervention- Trained intervention staff on protocol for intervention events- Organized staffing logistics for intervention events

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  University of north carolina at chapel hill

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Unc fitness breaks

  UNC Fitness Breaks is a workskite wellness program designed specifically for the Facilities Services staff at UNC Chapel Hill by Master's students. After the originators of the program graduated, I was hired to run the program. - Managed program logistics including scheduling volunteers, recruiting volunteers, and training volunteers.- Updated the program Mode of Operations to reflect changes in program operations after a thorough evaluation of program efficacy.- Created a workplan, timeline and used project management skills to complete a qualitative and quantitative research evaluation of the program's sustainability and efficacy- Co-wrote an IRB research protocol - Planned and implemented health fair events for UNC housekeeping staff on a biyearly basis. - Proposed, secured and managed the program's budget by working with Facilities Services upper management. - Prepared and presented research findings to various stakeholders in the Facilities Services management department. Show less

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  Galloway ridge at fearrington

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

  Employee & resident wellness coordinator

  - Plan and implement employee wellness programs and education including recreational activities, exercise challenges, healthy habits competitions, nutritional education and wellness fairs. - Create marketing materials including newsletter content, emails blasts, flyers and web content to promote wellness programs. - Plan and deliver health education workshops for a wide variety of audiences. - Founder of the first Employee Wellness Committee which has worked across departments to improve the amount of healthy food options on campus, increase social wellbeing amongst employees and increasea accessibility of wellness resources. - Provide individual wellness coaching to over 160 employees on various health behavior changes including smoking cessation, weight loss and stress management- Coordinate with HR & Accounting departments to ensure all eligible employees receive premium discounts for participation in the employee wellness program.- Provide individual wellness planning for senior residents by providing wellness coaching and administering the and Senior Functional Fitness Test.- Lead exercise and balance classes suitable for the senior population. - Work with a departmental budget to plan the hiring of outside vendors and the purchase program resources and materials.- Work with the wellness team to plan the annual calendar of wellness programming based on the dimensions of wellness. Show less

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  Unc health care

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

  Injury prevention program coordinator, unc health trauma program

  - Acting coordinator for Safe Kids Orange County and Safe Kids Chatham County- Founding member of the Triangle Falls Prevention Coalition and serve on the Steering Committee- Analyze Trauma Registry and other data sources to determine the MidCarolina Trauma RAC's top three mechanisms of injury. - Responsible for planning and implementing injury prevention programs in the MidCarolina Trauma RAC.- Write grant proposals and manage grant awards for Safe Kids coalitions. - Act as a liaison between several public safety organizations to increase communication in the community about injury prevention efforts.- Certified Child Passenger Safety Tech and Special Needs Safety Tech Show less

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  University of north carolina at chapel hill school of medicine

  Aug 2021 - now

  Project manager of the radx-up equity evidence academy program

  Coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of community-based participatory research conferences.

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  Unc school of medicine - center for women's health research

  May 2023 - now

  Project manager

  At the core of my role is the responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with regulatory standards. I oversee the planning, execution, and closeout of trials, working closely with cross-functional teams, including investigators, community partners, and regulatory bodies, to ensure timely and successful study completion. Other core responsibilities include website content and design development, budget management, and supervision of project team members. Show less