Resume

Professional Summary

First and foremost, I am a storyteller. I believe that every story deserves to be heard. Communication is an art, and I strive to use my voice to bring light to underrepresented stories and diverse perspectives. My experiences and coursework provide me with a strong foundation for work in the world of media. I have previously utilized my problem-solving skills in the newsroom, academic, and non-profit settings. Accessibility is my passion, and the business behind production fascinates me.

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Skills

Content Strategy Writing Campaign Management Branding
Social Media Events Content Fundraising Creative Initiatives

Work Experience

May 2021- Present

Public Affairs Trainee, Kivvit

Secured editorial placements with outlets including CNN, The San Francisco Chronicle
Wrote and distributed press releases to local, state, and national outlets
Developed media plans for public and private institutions

May 2020- February 2021

Grant Coordinator, Center for Creative Economy

Generated $100,000 in grant revenue through grant applications and fundraising campaigns.
Create a cross-platform content strategy for the company's creative business accelerator
Compose press releases and newsletters
Create content for company’s social media platforms
Create operating manuals for company’s business accelerators
Coordinate diversity and inclusion strategies for the company’s operations

Summer 2020

Digital Media Intern, Redeye Worldwide (Yep Roc Music Group)

Composed reports and analyzed metadata for artists’ releases
Wrote copy for Yep Roc artists social media channels to best promote upcoming releases
Performed A&R research on potential artists for Yep Roc Records

Summer 2018

Intern, WXII 12

Assisted assignment desk with story ideas for nightly broadcasts
Provided hands-on support to reporters on the ground

Education

2018-2022

Duke University

B.A. - Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy

Minor - Global Health

Certificate - Innovation and Entrepreneurship

GPA: 3.88/4.0

Campus Involvement

Summer 2019- present

Vice President of Programming, duARTS

Oversee the Programming Team for duARTS, the umbrella organization for all student arts groups at Duke
Plan and implement in person and online arts programming during COVID-19
Organize virtual information sessions for student arts groups seeking to recruit new members
Coordinated duARTS's social media strategy across various platforms, increasing program attendance and interaction with duARTS social media platforms

Fall 2019- present

Recording Artist and Brand Manager, Small Town Records

Write, produce, and release original music across digital service providers
Create branding strategy and marketing campaigns resulting in over 120,000 streams in first year of release

Fall 2018- present

Inclusion and Accessibility Chair, Hoof 'n' Horn

Pioneered Duke's first ever sensory friendly performance for Duke’s student run musical theater troupe, expanding theater access to persons with sensory processing challenges
Organize and publicize audio descriptive services and open captioning for performances, resulting in increased attendance among persons with hearing and visual impairments