Ventures: Media Advisor Jacksonville, FL | July 2015 - Current
Oversee the media efforts of 5 portfolio companies providing photography and digital assets Contribute to client media strategy and execution plans Manage PS27s media assets and online presence including website design and social media Represent the PS27 brand through community outreach and events
Freelance Photographer Jacksonville, FL | October 2014 Current Capture the essence/spirit of weddings, portraits and events through photography Communicate diverse styles of images using appropriate tools and lenses Edit photography with a variety of retouching and creative level adjustments for maximum impact
Painting with a Twist: Artist Jacksonville, FL | November 2014 Current Teach public and private painting classes of up to 30 students Manage Instagram account and grew the accounts Followers from 120 to 12,000 (engagement) Create artist interview videos shown at the Painting with a Twist annual conference
Ice Mule Coolers: Brand Ambassador St. Augustine, FL, | August 2014 - Current Provide content design and strategy for branding, products and online media Work with CEO to represent company at trade shows to increase product sales
Naturally Smart Foods: Communications Intern Jacksonville, FL | January 2015 July 2015 Strategized social media posts to increase social media followers and user engagement Prepared materials for local and regional food trade shows and in-store demos Wrote and edited blog posts, video scripts, press releases and social media posts Naturally Smart mentored by PS27 and (quality of work led to) ultimately led to my employment per a recommendation from the owner
One Spark Incorporated: Public Relations Intern Jacksonville, FL | January 2014- April 2015 Worked with videographer to help script, film, edit and produce volunteer recruitment videos Wrote, edited, and contributed to blog posts, press releases, Mailchimp emails and targeted editorials Helped to recruit 647 volunteers by writing a focus piece entitled Visionary Volunteerism published in Folio Weekly Contributed photography to One Spark advertisements published in First Coast Magazine Photography used as a commemorative poster Assisted in gaining 89.5 million impressions on Twitter and Facebook by tracking media coverage through Cision
Education Activities University of North Florida Current Bachelors of Science | Communications Public Relations Professional Womens Council Marketing Committee Minor in Community Leadership St. Vincents Shircliff Society Board Member Graduated in 2014 Jax Chamber Member UNF Small Business Development Center Student Skills Jacksonville Humane Society Volunteer Photographer Photography Red Rose Ball Attendee Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Cummer Ball Photographer Web Design: WordPress, SquareSpace National Association of Industrial and Office Properties American Sign Language Past Learning Polish Women in Business Society Public Relations Student Society of America National Society of Leadership and Success