EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aug. 2017-May 2018
Annual Giving Student Representative
● Assisted in the ongoing operations of The Appalachian Fund fundraising activities, which raises over $200,000,000 annually from over 121,000 donors.
● Designed and edited print and web materials used in solicitations.
● Generated and executed strategies targeted to raise funds among various demographics.
● Coordinated event logistics and follow-up with attendees.
2014-2018
Appalachian State University
Bachelor's of Science in Communication Studies and Public Relations. Minor in English. 3.5 GPA
Aug. 2016-Aug. 2017
Resident Assistant-Appalachian State
● Developed and organized social and educational programming for an academic community.
● Facilitated and mediated productive conversations between residents concerning conflict management, emotional distress, and roommate disagreements.
● Encouraged standards of respect and inclusivity within the community.
● Educated residents on various aspects of social justice.
● Responsible for news updates and promotion of events for a residence hall with 362 occupants.
June 2016
University of Gdansk
Month-long, faculty-led study abroad experience in Poland.
INVOLVEMENT
Aug. 2017-May 2018
Appalachian Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (App S.T.A.T.)
President
● Oversaw a small team of undergraduate volunteers.
● Communicated regularly with other student organizations, administrative offices, faculty and community members.
● Organized and led weekly full-group meetings.
Aug. 2016-Aug. 2017
Social Media and Publicity Coordinator
● Spearheaded membership initiatives and managed group's online presence via social media.
● Created, planned, and executed unique events designed to engage students in philanthropic pursuits.
● Created multiple graphics and promotional materials for the organization and its events, which were distributed via mail and various social media outlets.
Feb. 2017-Present
Lambda Pi Eta
National Communication Honors Society-general member
CERTIFICATIONS
Nov. 2017-Present
Hootsuite Platform Certification
Hootsuite Academy
Mar. 2016-Present
BB&T Emerging Leaders
The BB&T Leadership Institute
July 2018-Nov. 2018
Marketing Coordinator
● Developed, planned, and executed marketing campaigns including sales, promotions, and special events.
●Created consistent brand messaging via digital and traditional marketing strategies.
●Communicated frequently on behalf of the business with internal and external partners.
●Collaborated closely with team members when developing marketing strategies to ensure their success.
Nov. 2018-Present
Housing Assignments Coordinator
● Reporting to the Associate Director of University Housing (UH) for Administrative Services duties, which also include working directly with the other Assignments Coordinator (Business Services Coordinator) who will oversee the assignments process for on-campus housing.
● Responsibilities include overseeing the placement of over 5,600 residents within 20 residence halls throughout campus including traditional, suite, apartment and hotel style housing.
●Daily tasks include program coordination, customer service, event planning, report writing, summarizing and reconciling information or financial data, records and facilities management.
Aug. 2017-May 2018
Ex Officio Foundation Board Member-Board of Directors at Appalachian State University
Served as an Ex Officio Foundation Board Member on the Appalachian State Board of Directors. Position was granted as an extension of the Presidency of App S.T.A.T. and Annual Giving Student Representative. One of two student Foundation Board members.
