As a member of the scholarship selection committee, I reviewed 58 applications to narrow the candidates who would receive the scholarship. After reviewing applications and taking notes, I collaborated with a partner to determine whom we would recommend to move through the next round of the selection process in 2020 and 2022.

* Collaborated with athletics staff to create content * Interviewed athletes for featured content * Wrote and edited copy for digital publications * Researched external media coverage * Assisted with special projects as assigned

Accomplishments: - Recruited a ten-member marketing team- Completed student-hiring process- Scheduled and conducted correspondence and meetings via email and conference calling- Generated exposure, excitement for The Campus Special LLC- Produced mobile application downloads and website usage- Registered activities- Supervised and contributed to the distribution of 11,000 print publications- Scheduled student work hours- Processed payroll for hours worked by student staff members Show less

* Accomplishments: * Assisted in the planning and execution of events * Served as a media liaison * Developed content for print and web material

* Worked with editors to produce bi-weekly publications * Conducted interviews and photography sessions * Contributed content within deadlines * Copy-edited staff submissions

* The Lion's Roar Newspaper, TLR Magazine and Le Souvenir Yearbook are official publications of Southeastern Louisiana University. They are produced by students employed in the Office of Student Publications, housed within the Division for Student Affairs. I joined the staff as a reporter and advanced to hold numerous positions including campus life editor, assistant newspaper editor and assistant yearbook editor. * Accomplishments: * Planned and organized content * Conducted weekly meetings * Created and issued assignments and deadlines * Provided feedback * Assigned pay * Photographed events and activities * Led and transcribed interviews * Edited photographs and writing submissions * Collaborated with editorial staff for coverage of events * Coordinated distribution activities * Represented the office on campus and in the community

Responsibilities: Travel to academic institutions across the nation teaching cheer teams cheer, chant, dance and stunt routines, process paperwork for Elite merchandise sales

* While working toward my career in community relations for a professional sports team, I joined the Washington Parish School Board substitute teacher pool and taught part-time at my middle school during the transition. I'm passionate about supporting students on their path to success and it was a great temporary fit until I began my full-time professional career. * Implemented lesson plans * Led students in academic instruction * Enforced classroom and school rules and procedures * Communicated student academic and behavioral performance * Served in bus duty to ensure student safety Show less

* Built brand awareness and represent CI positively on campus * Connected students to internship programs to expand their knowledge and skills abroad * Coordinated with on-campus groups and contacts for promotion and distribution of promotional items * Held weekly office hours to answer questions about the program and assist with the application process * Presented at classes and student organization meetings

* Collaborated with the Hattiesburg Convention and Visitors Bureau to plan the annual Sales & Marketing Professionals Awards Gala * Secured in-kind donations for silent auction and opportunity drawings * Drafted press releases and PSAs for media * Assisted with the execution of the Gala

The Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association unites more than 70,000 graduates, friends and family members of the university. With a mission to preserve friendship bonds, maintaining the university’s ideals and traditions and establishing strong ties to the university and its former students the association contributes to the lives of its members each year through several resources and more than 90 annual events. Accomplishments: - Assisted in the planning, execution and evaluation of events- Conducted research- Served as a liaison between the Alumni Director and alumni, businesses and organizations- Completed and submitted appropriate documentation and registration for events and activities Show less

Responsibilities: Accept and complete writing assignments, attend weekly meetings, meet deadlines, edit and publish content Accomplishments: Assisted in the website redesign

Accomplishments: - Actively interacted with peers while informing them about Macy's fashions- Accomplished word-of-mouth marketing through 40 in-depth weekly peer conversations. - Distributed coupons and promotional collateral- Encouraged in-store and online coupon redemption- Generated active participation in Macy's Text to Win Sweepstakes- Utilized social media to display Macy's brands and styles- Publicized contests and program-related events- Endorsed and executed activations and events on campus Show less

* North Oaks Health System is one of Louisiana’s largest and most progressive community-based * hospital organizations promoting wellness, health restoration and comfort for its patients and communities for more than 50 years. The organization has facilities in Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes. * Accomplishments: * Collaborated with staff on communications, marketing and business development projects * Copy edited internal and external publications * Distributed publications * Composed public service announcements and press releases * Conducted research * Led interviews * Wrote human interest stories * Organized press kits * Gathered press clippings * Created media reports of competitor advertising * Displayed marketing materials

After starting my retail career in 2011 with Charming Charlie, I was promoted twice and received recognition for numerous sales accomplishments in addition to being named employee of the month. I learned much about sales, customer service and leadership during my role and am thankful for the experience. Responsibilities: Customer Service, Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory, Opening and Closing Procedures, Merchandising, Department Assignments, Price Changes, DamagesAccomplishments: - Led customer service and satisfaction- Trained and developed new hires- Provided prompt support to store management in assisting with store promotions and visual merchandising Show less

* Accomplishments: * Developed client relationships * Conducted consultative selling including lead generation, cold calling and needs analysis * led post-sales service * Generated + $20,000 in sales and met projected quotas. * Built and maintained rapport with businesses and corporations * Organized and executed marketing strategies * Fulfilled account management * Scheduled meetings * Finalized contracts * Controlled accounts receivables * Met production deadlines * Secured partnerships with Campus Dining and Lion Athletics

Wrote and edited content for the website, print, digital and social media- Updated company website with press, staff changes, dates, etc. - Covered events through photography and social media updates - Collaborated with programs, events and design team to tell the story of our programs and its beneficiaries while spreading awareness for our mission, resources and impact- developed and executed marketing and communications strategies - planned and executed monthly marketing and communications calendar including blog posts, email marketing and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn)- Assisted in annual giving campaign planning and execution - Managed project workflow for graphic designers including requests from all departments (educational programs, events, fund development, administration) Show less

The Agency is a student-run public relations agency developed to assist students in gaining valuable opportunities to earn real-world experience with various businesses and organizations in Hattiesburg, MS and surrounding areas. Through collaboration with their peers and application of the skills learned in class students benefit from quality portfolio samples, resume content and professional experience.

* Cultivated new business development and community partnerships * Secured in kind donations for signature fundraising events * Oversaw the Emerging Leaders Affinity Group (Managed scheduled, planned and executed fundraising/social events and implemented recruitment and retention strategies) * Served as a liaison between community programs and resource development departments * Contributed to social media management and executed strategies * Led campus tours * Executed internal staff team building activities, Spirit Days Schedule & Special Projects * Directed Cards for Kids Program coordination * Recruited and scheduled community and corporate group service projects at IEUW and Inland Empire Nonprofits * Reviewed online volunteer inquiries and placed volunteers in meaningful opportunities * Executed interview process for potential ongoing volunteers * Documented hours completed by volunteers * Solicited feedback on the quality of volunteer opportunities and shared compliments and areas for improvement * Implemented formal and informal volunteer recognition

* In this role I was able to take ownership of a new business development strategy to spread awareness of our mission, build a pipeline for new organizations and members of existing contributors to support our programs and generate $20K in financial support from new donors and/or partners. * Researched grant opportunities, completed proposals and applications * Collaborated with community impact department for site tours and community programs * Conducted social media and data management * Planned and coordinated IEUW Employee Giving Campaign * Assisted with the planning and execution of the annual Challenge for Children Gala, which raised $100,000 for youth-focused programs * Managed the silent auction and opportunity drawings increasing revenue by $6,000 * Organized and executed the 2016 Open House * Developed New Business Development Strategy * Proposed and implemented employee team building activities and Spirit Days Schedule * Led external employee giving campaigns * Conducted presentations at companies and organizations including UPS, Target, AAA, Gerdau and others.

* Led intimates and accessories departments * Processed weekly product shipments to the sales floor * Collaborated with vendors * Organized regular and seasonal floor sets * Assisted with annual inventory * Provided sales support and customer service * Supported employee service initiatives

* Planned luncheons and high school campus tours * Managed correspondence on behalf of the department chair * Assisted with student advising and grade entry * Served as a liaison between faculty, staff and students * Designed conference materials and handouts * Served as a substitute teacher in adviser’s absence