Resume
Work Experience
2023 – Present
Digital Content Specialist @ Detroit Land Bank Authority
- Managing social media channels
- Created new brand standards
- Creating digital and print content according to brand standards
- Photographing for social media, web and press
- Creating quarterly reports for City Council
- Creating presentations for Executive team
- Serving as point of contact for reporters & City communications
- Cultivating stories to showcase Success Stories
- Collaborating across teams
- Supporting in planning and organizing public events
2018 – 2023
Graphic Designer, Executive Assistance @ Detroit Dog Rescue
- Created a brand standards book
- Created digital and print content according to brand standards
- Photographed for social media and web
- Maintained the website and social media
- Created and maintained various in-depth spreadsheets
- Communicated with customers and donors
- Kept inventory of merchandise and helped to fulfil orders
- Kept inventory of print materials and restocked as needed
2017 – 2018
Experience Manager, Managing Editor @ DetroitIsIt
- Created digital content according to brand standards
- Photographed for social media and web
- Maintained the website and a weekly newsletter
- Researched potential articles
- Reviewed and edited all articles
- Recruited new talent
2015 – 2017
Social Media Manager, Brand Manager, Managing Editor @ Hell Yeah Detroit
- Photographed for social media and web
- Maintained the website
- Researched potential articles
- Reviewed and edited articles
- Managed Social Media
- Gained 16,000 followers on Instagram while managing
2017
Graphic Designer @ Zoup!
- Created digital and print content according to brand standards
- Photographed products for social media and in-house marketing materials
- Designed and developed email marketing campaigns
2015 – 2017
Director of Operations @ FourPlay Football, LLC.
- Implemented and developed design and brand standards
- Designed merchandise
- Managed social media
- Researched and presented data for future investors
- Created and maintained a weekly newsletter
2014 – 2015
Senior Web Designer & Developer @ K2 Media, LLC.
- Designed websites and graphics for clients
- Communicated with clients directly on projects
- Delegated projects and tasks
2006 – 2014
Photographer, Office Manager @ Prestige Portraits
- Consulted with clients and scheduled appointments
- Managed retail sales and assisted clients with purchases
- Managed a studio, including handling finances, record keeping, personnel and day-to-day tasks
- Photographed clients
- Managed a multi-line phone system
Skills
- Graphic & Print Design
- Photography
- Content Creation
- Social Media Management
- Web Design & Development
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Media Relations
- Community Engagement
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
- Microsoft Office
Non-Profit Work
- Board of Directors, Volunteer: Camp Casey
- Fellow, Social Media Manager, Volunteer: Documenting Detroit