Lillie Gillespie

Lillie Gillespie

Hostess, Food Runner, Busser, and Server

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location of Lillie GillespieFullerton, California, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Content Manager & Graphic Designer

  • Education

    • Grand Canyon University

      2018 - 2021
      Advertising and Graphic Design Graphic Design Graduate

      Activities and Societies: I have participated in GCU's Design United Club over the past two years!

    • Arizona State University

      2024 - 2024
      Masters of Digital Audience Strategy Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Experience

    • Boulder Creek Dining

      Oct 2016 - Dec 2019
      Hostess, Food Runner, Busser, and Server

      •Worked alongside team members to provided excellent customer service anddining experiences•Answer phone calls for customers reservations, to-go orders, and questions•Organized reservations for customers, and assisted with planning large party events•Responsible for daily restaurant preparation•Greet all customers to ensure a pleasant dining experience•Communicate with managers and customers when problems arise•Responsible for training new employees•Managed multiple tasks in a timely manner to ensure all customers were experiencing high quality service Show less

    • Connection Pointe Christian Church

      Aug 2017 - May 2018
      Communications Intern

      • Collaborate with team members• Work with Adobe Creative Cloud Software• In charge of Social Media Page• Create Social Media posts • In charge on photography volunteers• Organize volunteer schedules• Edit photos in Photoshop• Participated in Leadership Development Book Course • Help out with team projects

    • Alternative Thought

      Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
      Graphic Design Intern

      • Collaborate with Alternative Thought Team• Work in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop• Create and design branding content• Create and design event flyers, and social media posts• Run social media accounts

    • Starbucks

      Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
      Starbucks Barista

      •Made hand crafted coffee and teas•Connected with customers

    • GCU Career Services

      Sept 2020 - Nov 2021
      Academic Lead for Fine Arts & Social Media Team Member

      •Provided Fine Arts academic support, tutoring, and mentoring to students and created plans to help them succeed in their course work•Recommended rebrand for ACE Instagram to help increase following and engagement•22.4% Increase in Instagram followers, 250% increase in LinkedIn followers, 225% increase in Instagram grid views, and 1,200 average Instagram story reach•Social media posts are planned out in a monthly calendar, designed a week or two prior to posting, and reviewed•Collaborate with Social Media Team to brainstorm and produce content•Communicate with audience via social media to provide assistance and support Show less

    • Homemade Social

      Nov 2021 - now

      - Oversee intern content, and tasks, and guide them through the design process.- Provide leadership to the team by providing feedback on designs and always providing inspiration for our client's accounts.- Curate and plan social media content for Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.- Design and scheduling email newsletters for Homemade Social & clients via Flodesk, Klaviyo, and Mailchimp.- Schedule social media content via Creator Studio and Later Media.- Participate in team meetings to discuss current design and social trends and how we can maximize those trends for our client's social strategies.- Photograph and edit client products for marketing purposes in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Show less - Curate and plan social media content for Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.- Design and scheduling email newsletters for Homemade Social & clients via Flodesk, Klaviyo, and Mailchimp.- Schedule social media content via Creator Studio and Later Media.- Participate in team meetings to discuss current design and social trends and how we can maximize those trends for our client's social strategies.- Photograph and edit client products for marketing purposes in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.- Oversee our teams first merch launch as an agency by taking photos, designing packaging, creating promotional materials, and shipping orders. Show less

      • Content Manager

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Assistant Social Media Manager

        Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
    • First Tee - Orange County

      Sept 2023 - now
      Volunteer Golf Coach

      - Assist head coaches in implementing the weekly golf games and life skill curriculum- Mentor players in their golf games and life skills

  • Licenses & Certifications