Summary
Whether I am developing social media campaigns, designing billboards, or planning large conferences—public relations is at the core of all I do. I have experience in research-backed content marketing including social media strategy, newsletter and blog writing, and event planning. My graphic design skills range from large print infographics to logos. My writing is published in The Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal.
Education
January 2022 - December 2024
August 2020 - December 2022
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS B.A.
MASS COMMUNICATIONS MINOR
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Courses included Strategic Communications, Business Writing, Organizational and Workplace Communications, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, and Graphic Design.
Scholarships Included:
Everett-Towner Strategic Communications Scholarship
Ray Pederson Memorial Scholarship
Lawrence B. and Clara S. Coard Memorial Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES A.A.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES CERTIFICATE
Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN
Graduated from Ridgewater College with a 4.00 GPA. Completed my Liberal Arts and Sciences A.A., Communications Transfer Pathway A.A., and Communication Studies Certificate.
Work Experience
August 2024 - December 2024
August 2024 - December 2024
September 2023 - December 2024
June 2024 - October 2024
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Synergy Dance Project, Hutchinson, MN
Alongside teaching ballet, I support the mission of Synergy Dance Project as the Marketing & Communications Assistant. In this role, I work alongside the Artistic Director to conduct both internal and external communications, handle administrative tasks, and coordinate events.
Tasks include:
- Managing Social Media platforms and posts. Creating a Facebook page and gaining 100 followers in less than two months.
- Coordinating events such as pop-up classes, registrations, performances, and end-of-year galas.
- Copywriting for ads, newsletters, social media posts, and our website.
- Graphic designing print and digital collateral for campaigns and events.
- Producing short-form videos for social media.
- Community relations management via social media and in-person events to engage parents and prospective students.
- Data entry to track student demographics and registration numbers.
- Goal setting and tracking for registration totals, social media metrics, and dancer growth.
- Metric Reporting on social media and Google Business Page.
SCSU SPORTS COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Event planned a conference for high school students to learn about SCSU and careers in sports communications. Secured speakers, worked with multiple departments to develop a registration platform and website, organized event schedules, and acted as the primary source of contact for vendors and speakers. Supervised student workers who developed promotional collateral and guided their work.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Developed a weekly e-newsletter for the Mass Communications department. Completed various graphic design projects ranging from large-format infographic posters to agency logos. Developed social media advertisements and a 12-video social media project celebrating the University Chronicle’s 100th anniversary.
GRAPHIC DESIGN-MARKETING INTERN
TEDxStCloud, St. Cloud, MN
Designed logos and marketing materials including billboards, programs, and posters. Collaborated with the marketing team to strategize content and promote the event.