Catherine Ramsey

Experience

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  Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Development and Marketing Intern

  Implement tools for donor prospecting. Research potential donors, alumni, and corporate sponsorship opportunities for the 2020-2021 season. Update development records and files through Salesforce, Patron Manager, and Mobile Cause.Communicate digitally, by phone, and by mail with patrons and donors to share the impact of their donations.Compose and monitor an educational social media campaign for Summer 2020 for students to engage with CYSO while continuing music education beyond the classroom.Develop and implement promotional plans for the interim and upcoming season including the production of social media campaigns and events for digital audiences. Show less

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  Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Development Assistant

  Support planning for the 2021 annual fundraising Gala, including research and updates to auction solicitation list, organization and cataloging of supplies and sponsorship, and research on potential modifications and solutions in response to COVID-19.Plan and implement COVID-19 safety and prevention solutions for the 2020-2021 season, including in-person and virtual rehearsals and events.Train 2021 summer interns on Salesforce, Patron Manager, Mobile Cause, and office operations.Manage the digitization of over 75 years of archived documents, images, and other media to create the CYSO Digital Archives. Create and design model websites for 75th anniversary donor page and CYSO Digital Archives. Develop the narrative for 75th anniversary celebration. Show less

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  SMU Student Foundation

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  Servant leadership role on the Student Foundation Executive team. Oversaw management of 80,000+ budget and liaised with University leadership regarding Homecoming 2023 events. Supported programming efforts by the 2023 Homecoming Chair and 2023 Communications Chair. Created digital and social media campaigns for five annual events and additional membership spotlights. Increased reach and following on Instagram by 12%Appointed and managed Communications Team of photographers and videographers and liaised with University's central marketing department

  • Vice President of Programming, Executive Member

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Communications Chair, Board Member

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • External Affairs Coordinator

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Southern Methodist University

  Aug 2021 - now

  Create and manage all social media content production and distribution (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok). Collaborate with spirit directors and alumni board to coordinate campaigns including recruitment, alumni relations, and current events. Support internal and external media needs with photo, video, and aerial content. Fostered a functional living-learning community by building relationships with 200+ residents and hosting monthly educational and entertainment programsSupported daily administrative operations of the Commons, referred students to appropriate resources, enforced campus conduct policies, and served in weekly on-call rotations Meadows School of the Arts, Division of Music.Led student media team to assign content across 13 departments and establish a regular posting scheduleManaged Facebook and Instagram content, increased Instagram following by over 300%

  • Director of Social Media, SMU Spirit Groups (cheer, pom, band, mascot)

    May 2022 - now

  • Resident Assistant, Cockrell-McIntosh Commons

    Aug 2021 - May 2024

  • Admissions Ambassador and Social Media Manager, Division of Music

    Jan 2021 - May 2024

  • Social Media Manager, SMU Mustang Band

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Pepper Construction Group

  May 2022 - Jan 2023

  Communications Intern

  Conducted market research and an analysis of 40+ competitors to elevate social media strategy, increasing average engagement by 20%

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  Chronically On Campus

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

  Co-Host, Producer, Editor
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  Pepper Construction Group

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Marketing & Communications Intern

  Developed PR plan for Pepper’s Wisconsin branch in collaboration with senior management for application as a company-wide modelCollaborated daily with Vice President of Communications and bi-weekly with Executive Vice President for Illinois and Chief Strategy Officer/CMO on deliverables

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  Pepper Construction Group

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Marketing & Communications Coordinator

  Interim social media lead: oversaw content creation and management across four regional offices for multi-platform digital content. Earned Hootsuite Certifications, including digital media advertising strategy.Collaborated with CMO on Q3 data analytics and visualization in advance of presentation to BOD.Established strategic plan for multi-platform digital ad campaign including copywriting, ad strategy, budget management, and timeline for launch and review.

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  Mission Advancement

  Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

  Graduate Intern