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Caroline Burr

Caroline Burr

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Communications | Customer Experience | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Accenture Federal Services

  • Education

    • Flint Hill School

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    • University of Virginia

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English

      Activities and Societies: Cavalier Marching Band (Mellophone), classical piano performance, Baroque Orchestra (Harpsichord), The Declaration Newspaper, and Glass Garden Literary Magazine

  • Experience

    • The Connection Newspaper

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2024
      Freelance Reporter

      Report, interview, photograph and write (AP style) assigned or pitched stories including local news and profiles

    • The Declaration

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Managing Editor

      - Oversaw production and newspaper layout; copyedited content for bi-weekly arts and humor newsmagazine; contributed short fiction, jokes and original graphics for every issue- Mentored staff on use of Adobe inDesign and Photoshop

    • IndieU

      Jun 2013 - May 2015
      College Representative

      - Discovered unsigned, local and independent artists; interviewed and researched artists; produced monthly content published on IndieU.com- Recruited team members to write for IndieU- Uploaded content to website using WordPress

    • Glass, Garden Literary Magazine

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Editor in Chief and Business Manager

      - Facilitated discussion about submitted work, established innovative format and design for annual magazine; produced 300 handmade copies of the annual literary magazine- Estimated and acquired funding for yearly budget

    • Miller Center of Public Affairs

      Jan 2014 - May 2015
      Senior Associate Producer

      - Produced weekly television broadcast, “American Forum,” distributed via 110 PBS affiliates through the Miller Center of Public Affairs - Completed guest research packets and interview strategies for the host to use during the 90-minute interviews with guests. Past guests have included AG Eric Holder and Julian Bond- Created proposals for future guests, series and debate topics; wrote original copy for graphics and introductions; transcribed episodes to create closed captions; filmed reaction interviews - Managed and coordinated production team of fifteen students in completion of weekly production tasks and research Show less

    • RHYAN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC

      Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
      Technical Writer

      - Write, edit and prepare technical documentation of e-business solutions- Manage and update documents and materials after each product release- Create weekly and monthly status reports and distribute daily meeting minutes

    • Accenture Federal Services

      Jan 2017 - now

      • Strategy and Consulting Manager

        Dec 2024 - now

      • Strategy and Consulting Associate Manager

        Jun 2022 - Dec 2024

      • Communications Specialist

        Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Digital Producer

        Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

      • Sales Program Management Senior Analyst

        Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

    • Nooqleo

      Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
      Freelance Copy Editor

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Caroline Burr
      2024 MarCom Awards Association of Marketing and Communications Professional Oct 2024 Led the team that received Platinum in the Creativity and Writing category for our Enrollment Manager story; and supported our Gold and Honorable Mention award-winning work. Read more about the winners here: http://enter.marcomawards.com/winners/
    • Awarded to Caroline Burr
      2022 MarCom Awards Platinum Winner Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals Nov 2022 Project managed, contributed, edited, and developed strategy for research effort. Read more about the winners here: http://enter.marcomawards.com/winners/
    • Awarded to Caroline Burr
      Ragan's 2022 Video, Visual and Virtual Awards | YouTube Category Ragan Communications & PR Daily Aug 2022 Supported script development and video process for the "How to Verify Enrollment for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students" video, which won our team the Ragan Communications and PR Daily Award for "Best YouTube Video." This how-to explainer is one of the most watched videos on VBA YouTube, and describes the enrollment verification process that was implemented as part of legislation passed in 2021.Overall, this video and this team's overall communications efforts have led to a 98% opt-in rate for… Show more Supported script development and video process for the "How to Verify Enrollment for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students" video, which won our team the Ragan Communications and PR Daily Award for "Best YouTube Video." This how-to explainer is one of the most watched videos on VBA YouTube, and describes the enrollment verification process that was implemented as part of legislation passed in 2021.Overall, this video and this team's overall communications efforts have led to a 98% opt-in rate for text and email and a 98% rate of GI Bill students receiving uninterrupted housing payments.Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKq-reD01ZALearn about the winners: https://www.ragan.com/awards/video-visual-virtual-awards/2022/winners/ Show less
    • Awarded to Caroline Burr
      Accenture FY20 Greater Than Awards Finalist - Jul 2020 The Greater Than Awards program is open to all Accenture employees and teams, and provides an opportunity for Accenture to celebrate top innovators across the business and around the world. This program exemplifies the culture of shared success —with Accenture clients, teams, ecosystem partners and communities.
    • Awarded to Caroline Burr
      Accenture FY20 Greater Than Awards US South Winner - Jun 2020 The Greater Than Awards program is open to all Accenture employees and teams, and provides an opportunity for Accenture to celebrate top innovators across the business and around the world. This program exemplifies the culture of shared success — with Accenture clients, teams, ecosystem partners and communities.
    • Awarded to Caroline Burr
      Core77 Design Award Core77 Jun 2020 Fjord project team received a Professional Winner honor in two categories: Strategy & Research and Service Design for the project "Increasing Kidney Transplant." The honoree page on the Core77 site can be found here: https://designawards.core77.com/Strategy-Research/96761/Increasing-Kidney-Transplant

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marketing Volunteer

      Issued by Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation
      Lost Dog and Cat Rescue FoundationAssociated with Caroline Burr

    • Piano Instructor

      Issued by Sitar Arts Center on Sept 2018
      Sitar Arts CenterAssociated with Caroline Burr