Melissa McGarry

Melissa McGarry

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  • About me

    Social Media Manager, Content Creator and Professional Photographer

  • Education

    • Somers Senior High School

      2014 - 2018
      High School Diploma 3.2
    • Flagler College

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree strategic communication 3.5

      Activities and Societies: Phi Omicron - Communication Honor Society

  • Experience

    • Melissa McGarry Photography

      Dec 2015 - now
      Owner

      Founded and managed a successful portrait photography business, creating strategies, promotional campaigns, and social media content. Coordinate events, provide client services, editing off all photography and design all marketing materials, including brochures and social media content, while maintaining exceptional client relations with over 500+ clients over the years. Honored with multiple awards.

    • LJ Studios Photography

      May 2016 - Jan 2018
      Assistant

      I began as an intern with LJ Studios Photography with a passion to learn more about portraiture. After 3 short months I became an assistant, helping behind the scenes with props, lighting, creation of albums, responding to client emails, speaking with clients over the phone as well as running the Facebook and Instagram page.

    • Halston Media

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
      Freelance Photojournalist

      I photographed local events in my community and sporting events at my high school. I wrote captions for my photographs as well as contributing to the articles that went with them.

    • Puptown Gal

      Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
      Social Media Coordinator

      As the social media manager and marketing specialist for Puptown Gal, I developed and executed social media strategies and campaigns that increased adoptions by 60%. Focused on content creation, I showcasedthe dogs through compelling visuals and storytelling to raise awareness and promote fundraising efforts.

    • Connect Agency

      Jan 2023 - now
      Social Media Manager

      Develop and implement social media strategies for 12+ clients/month enhance brand visibility andengagement. Create and curate high-quality content, including photography and video, that aligns withbrand messaging. Analyze performance metrics and leverage data-driven insights to optimize campaigns and achieve measurable business objectives. Management of all social media accounts. Write engaging copy and design graphics & imagery for 140+ posts monthly.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social Media Marketing Certification II

      HubSpot
      Mar 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Melissa McGarry
      Phi Omicron Lambda Pi Eta Communication National Honor Society May 2022
    • Awarded to Melissa McGarry
      Best photographer of 2021 Finalist St. Augustine Record Aug 2021
    • Awarded to Melissa McGarry
      Best Photographer Of 2020 The St. Augustine Record Sep 2020
    • Awarded to Melissa McGarry
      Rising Star Award of 2020 The St. Augustine Record Aug 2020 I have been chosen to receive the Rising Star Award of 2020 by The St. Augustine Record for their 25 Under 40 event of 2020!
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Photographer

      Issued by St. Johns County Pet Center on Feb 2020
      St. Johns County Pet CenterAssociated with Melissa McGarry
    • Photographer

      Issued by Puptown Gal Dog Rescue on May 2020
      Puptown Gal Dog RescueAssociated with Melissa McGarry