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Trade School | Freelance Junior Art Director
May 2021-Present
• Works with team to develop creative concepts for Ninja Foodi
• Creates visuals for storyboards using stock images/videos, Photoshop & Premiere Pro
• Creates & revises boardomatics for client presentations using Premiere Pro
The University of Alabama | Graduate Teaching Assistant
August 2019-April 2021
• Assisted with APR 300 graphic design lab
• Held weekly SHOP (Software Help On Projects) hours to assist students
• Acted as Webmaster for the Alabama Program in Sport Communication & the A+PR Graduate websites
Iron City Studios | Photographer & Public Relations Assistant
May 2015-July 2020
• Took & edited photos for contracted schools & organizations
• Strategized with team about social media content
• Delivered creative & unique photos while working within restrictions
• Designed graphics for marketing materials & studio products
• Trained new photographers & staff members
Gathings Law | Public Relations & Marketing
May 2017-May 2019
• Researched, planned & produced social media marketing strategies & campaigns
• Managed & created content for social media
• Art directed, filmed, edited & produced videos for social media
• Designed graphics for marketing materials & social media
• Designed, wrote copy & worked with printing & distribution companies to produce promotional materials
• Updated & maintained website & blog
GP Import Export | Public Relations & Marketing
May 2017-May 2019
• Worked with clients to plan & create social media marketing campaigns
• Researched global marketing trends & kept up-to-date with all client products & industries
• Managed & created content for social media
• Updated, maintained, and wrote weekly blogs for the company website
• Designed & wrote copy for newsletters, promotional materials, and more
KC Projects | Public Relations Intern
January 2018-April 2018
• Developed & managed online content for clients, effectively driving brand awareness, engagement & traffic to social media pages
• Increased client’s social media following by 16% in a three month period
• Designed a wide variety of graphic art & promotional materials
• Assisted in the execution of client events
Angel Pillowcases | Public Relations Consultant
August 2016-April 2017
• Presented formal analysis of current public relations tactics
• Created a public relations campaign involving aggressive social media tactics, gaining presence in local media
• Designed & wrote copy for deliverables
• Managed & created content for social media
Alanna Rose Photography | Photographer’s Assistant
January 2014- July 2020
• Assisted in the organization, planning & implementation of photoshoots
• Assisted with art direction & styling for photoshoots
• Managed & created content for social media & blogs
MASTER OF ARTS
Advertising + Public Relations
The University of Alabama, April 2021
BACHELORS OF ARTS
Mass Communication
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, April 2018
National ADDY, Student Silver
2021
Farrow & Ball 'Colour Tells A Story'
AAF District 7 ADDY, Student Silver
2021
Farrow & Ball 'Colour Tells A Story'
AAF Tuscaloosa ADDY, Student Gold & Judge's Choice
2021
Farrow & Ball 'Colour Tells A Story'
Victoria and Ralph Johnson Scholarship
2016-2017
The Victoria and Ralph Johnson Scholarship is a departmental scholarship that is awarded to communication students at The University of Alabama at Birmingham for their academic achievement
Wittig Scholarship
2016- 2017
The Wittig Scholarship is a departmental scholarship that is awarded to public relations students at The University of Alabama at Birmingham for their superior academic standing.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Presidential Honor Roll
2016-2017
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Presidential Honor Roll consists of UAB students who earned a GPA of 4.0 during one or more semesters.
UAB PRSSA/PRCA Secretary
2016- 2017
I was honored to be the secretary of The University of Alabama at Birmingham's student chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and Public Relations Council of Alabama. As secretary it was my job to record the times of meetings and topics discussed to help keep track of the details of our activities for our annual report.
PRCA Medallion Award
2017
I received a Medallion Award from the Public Relations Council of Alabama for a flyer I created as a part of the PR campaign I established for Angel Pillowcases.
PRCA Medallion Award
2017
I received a Medallion Award from the Public Relations Council of Alabama for my backgrounder done for Angel Pillowcases.
PRCA Award of Merit
2017
I received an Award of Merit from the Public Relations Council of Alabama for my public relations campaign that I created for Angel Pillowcases.
2nd Place in Koronis Fest
2016
My partner and I were awarded 2nd place in the Student Live-Action category in 7th Annual Koronis Fest PSA & Poster Competition hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. My partner and I researched, wrote, and produced a public service announcement about sexual assault and the meaning of sexual consent.