My Resume

  • Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

    Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies with Media/Interpersonal Focus

    Minors: Digital Humanities and Dance

    December 2024; Service Distinction Designation

  • Honors: Service Distinction Award (Fall 2024), Dean’s List (Fall 2024, Spring 2021, Fall 2020); Paideia Research Conference (2022; Dance) 

    Activities: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority: Choreographer (Best Dance Crew 2023-2024; STROLL 2023); Social Media Chair (2022-2023), Art Chair (2022-2023), Academic Chair (2021-2022), Labor Value Award (Spring 2021); Fear to Freedom Volunteer; Pen Pal Students to Kids Program; CNU Annual Dance and Theatre Concert (2021, 2022, 2023)

  • City of Lynchburg Department of Economic Development and TourismLynchburg, VA (July 2024-Present)

    Digital Marketing Coordinator (Full-Time July 2025- Present)
    Part-Time (January 2025-Present)
    ‍ ‍ Communications Assistant Intern
    (July 2024-January 2025)

    • Develop digital media strategies, design kiosk graphics, manage and edit event and business listings in WordPress, and increase website visibility through search engine optimization (SEO)

    • Serve as the point person for monthly newsletters, oversee content planning, drafting, editing, and distribution to ensure timely delivery and consistent brand messaging across stakeholder audiences

    • Compose blog content for LynchburgVirginia.org in WordPress by conducting research to highlight local businesses and events enhancing engagement for over 10k monthly site visitations 

    • Create engaging social media content that generated 50K+ organic impressions in one month for @lynchburgva instagram and developed posts reaching over 50% non-followers 

    • Collaborate and strategize with marketing team in marketing research trends and content creation, contributing to a 1K+ follower increase for majority of each social posts

    • Capture and edit high-quality photography of local businesses for LYH branding, utilizing Adobe Suite to enhance visual storytelling and marketing efforts 

    • Manage digital asset organization by overseeing the migration of photography and videography into SmugMug for streamlined access and branding consistency strategies by designing kiosk graphics and editing business and event listings in Wordpress

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    Lynchburg Beacon of HopeLynchburg, VA (February 2025 - July 2025)

    Communications & Marketing Coordinator

    • Managed and scheduled social media content across all platforms, create engaging posts that promote events and highlight student impact

    • Developed compelling visual stories showcasing student success and BOH’s impact in the Lynchburg community

    • Designed graphics for weekly promotions, including HOPEx 2025 fundraiser and special events

    • Collaborated with communications team on content strategy for the Office of College and Career Success (OCCS) quarterly newsletters by promoting BOH’s community partnerships 

    • Created and edited video and photography content for HOPEx special event content day by utilizing Adobe Suite

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    Claire Harvey Art and Photography Lynchburg, VA  (January 2019-present)

    Personal Business

    • Originated business to provide professional photography and commissioned art (average $250+ per month)

    • Orchestrate scheduled photoshoots and maintain Excel spreadsheets 

  • Beacon of HopeLynchburg, VA (May 2024-June 2024)

    Internship Mentor

    • Advised high school summer interns in training processes to successfully navigate internships

    • Provided on-site supervision to students and served as liaison between their businesses and BOH

    • Developed and presented a training topic to 82 high school students to increase future skill sets

    • Engaged in community outreach and fundraising as a representative of Lynchburg BOH to encourage college paths and career opportunities to students

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    Bank of the James Lynchburg, VA (May 2023-August 2023)

    Marketing, Public Relations and Communication Intern

    • Developed a social media campaign to promote “Faces of Bank of the James,” served as photographer for employees, and created graphics for promotional materials

    • Tasked in leadership role for completion of Online Employee Directory project, organization of material, and liaison with IT to code layout and design 

    • Served as PR representative on radio interview for Bank of the James sponsoring a non-profit partnership

    • Collaborated with Marketing team members to develop videos with non-profit partner organizations 

    • Edited social media campaign videos and created graphics/music to promote community partnerships

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    Moore & Giles Forest, VA (May 2023-August 2023)

    Merchandising and Marketing Intern

    • Organized photographs and videos of leather tannings based on keywords and descriptions through Photoshelter and Box Secure Cloud Content Management

    • Developed leather vision board for London showroom and gained knowledge of leather industry

    • Contributed to annual photoshoot for the 2023 holiday catalog by assisting with photo/video equipment 

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    Paisley Gifts & Stationery Lynchburg, VA

    Website and Newsletter Editor (December 2021-January 2023)

    • Managed and designed layout of Squarespace website using HTML coding skills

    • Created and updated content for weekly newsletters and monitored statistics on MailChimp to promote sales

    • Collaborated with a team of three to create, promote, work special events, and develop marketing strategies

    Retail Assistant (September 2018-August 2023)

    • Maintain Excel Spreadsheet for Hallmark inventory and sales for July-December events

    • Responsible for opening and closing store and making bank transactions and deposits  

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    Endstation Theatre Company Lynchburg, VA (May 2021-August 2021)

    Intern: Marketing/Box Office

    • Designed social media graphics, raffle tickets, and posters using Canva to promote new artists for summer season

    • Employee representative for interviews on camera for news video media platform, Living in the Heart of Virginia

  • • Proven success in fundraising as an in-person performer and persuasive speaker at events with 300+ attendees

    • Raised awareness, attracted donors, and developed partnerships with community-based organizations 

    Wolfbane Productions:  “The Wolfbane Gala” - Requested speaker at Gala of 250 attendees to share experiences to develop a youth theatre education program

    Endstation Theatre Company: “One Night Only” - Featured performer to raise funds for underserved youth. Funds raised following performance totaled $5,000 toward youth scholarships