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An Inside Look

Explore highlights of my professional and academic experience.

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My skill development started at a young age through extensive participation in extracurriculars to even taking on an entrepreneurship venture. Since, I've dedicated my time and energy to expand my talents through academic studies and professional experiences. 

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Professional Roles

Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. 
Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
Moe's Southwest Grill
Jan 2000 - Jan 2000
K.S. Farms
Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

Old Dominion University

M.A. Lifespan and Digital Communication
B. S. Interdiscplinary Studies Leadership
Graduate Teacher's Assistant
ODU Women's Rowing Team

Certifications/Awards

Skills

Education

Old Dominion University 

2019-Present

  • Pursuing MA in Lifespan and Digital Communication

  • Concentraion in strategic communication

  • Former Student-Athlete (Rowing)

  • Graduate Teacher's Assistant

Relevant Courses

  • Entrepreneurship and Communication​

  • Public Speaking

  • Intro to Strategic Communication

  • Digital Communication Theory and Research

  • Interpersonal Communication in Organization

Skills

Technology Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Suite

  • Google Suite

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Canva

Interpersonal Skills

  • Client/organization relationship enhancement

  • Conflict Management

  • Client satisfaction assurance

  • Collaborative planning and execution

  • Responsible delegation

Experience

Moe's Southwest Grill

(Assistant Manager)

August 2019-January 2022

  • Prep, prepare and serve customers, fresh, well-prepared food

  • Resolve any concerns or questions customers may have with their experience

  • Alleviate any conflict that occurs between employees or customers

  • Assist in the hiring process of employees and head training for new team members

Festevents

(Assistant to

Marketing Director)

August 2021-Present​

  • Input, organize, and analyze data from past events of up to 250,000 people

  • Maintain organization website and app  

  • Create various event signage utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

  • Organize and analyze data regarding local television and radio event coverage

  • Compose and finalize marketing grants of up to $50,000 through VTC Marketing Leverage Program each year

  • Oversee guest relations, practice crowd control safety, act as point of contact for photographers and videographers, and solve issues presented by both staff and guests during all 15 events during the year 

  • Meet with media partners, as well as, other community partners during events

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