RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

SEO Link Building Specialist February 2015 - Present

Higher Visibility; Memphis, TN

• Contact various websites requesting a link back on behalf of clients. • Reading blog posts and leaving comments with a link back to clients.

Sales Representative June 2014 – Present

Hope’s Boutique; Virtual

• Expand customer base through social media marketing. • Attract and retain potential customers with new marketing tactics and

strategies. • Consistently surpassed monthly sales quotas by 50%.

Game Night Intern Aug. 2013 – May 2014

Memphis Grizzlies; Memphis, TN

• Recorded and transcribed post-game interviews for media use. • Worked closely in a team setting with communications staff. • Wrote and distributed injury reports, post-game notes, and next-opponent

notes.

Public Relations Intern Feb. 2014 – Apr. 2014

Cocoabeens Communications; Memphis, TN

• Assisted with managing clients’ social media accounts. • Created and implemented social media marketing strategies. • Drafted news releases and designed posters in Adobe Photoshop for clients

and events.

Street Team Member Feb. 2013 – Aug. 2013

Memphis International Raceway; Memphis, TN

• Served as a brand ambassador and created awareness in Memphis and surrounding areas.

• Demonstrated a high level of customer service and professionalism while promoting MIR.

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EDUCATION

Master of Arts Liberal Studies

Expected May 2015 The University of

Memphis; Memphis, TN Major: Communications

and Digital Marketing GPA: 3.75

Bachelor of Arts

Journalism May 2013 The University of

Memphis, Memphis, TN Major: Public Relations

Minor: Sociology Cum Laude

SKILLS

Social media marketing Digital marketing

AP Style MS Office (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint) Typing Speed: 80 WPM Adobe Creative Suite 6 Graphic & web design

Customer service Media relations

Writing and editing Team leadership SEO knowledge

Deadline-driven

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant Aug. 2014 – present

The University of Memphis; Memphis, TN

• Provide academic support and administrative assistance to faculty and students.

• Participate in online discussion boards, serving as a mentor to students.

Technique Coach, Junior Varsity Dance Coach Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2014

Arlington High School; Arlington, TN

• Taught technical skills to both varsity and junior varsity dance teams. • Coached team in proper dance skills and organized practice times.

Front Desk Receptionist May 2014 – Aug. 2014

Cardio Barre; Memphis, TN

• Built lasting relationships by creating friendly environment for clients. • Maintained facility, ensuring safety and cleanliness. • Received and processed payment for services and merchandise.

Dance Instructor May 2009 – May 2014

Universal Dance Association; Memphis, TN

• Instructed dance at various camps for all ages up to the college level. • Facilitated and assisted with regional and national events.

INVOLVEMENT

Advisor, National Dance Directors Advisory Panel • 2015 Member/Captain, The University of Memphis Pom Squad • 2009 – 2014 Member, Public Relations Student Society of America • 2009-2013 Member, Tiger Serv, Community Service Organization • 2009-2013 Representative, Student Athletes Advising Council • 2009-2013 HONORS & AWARDS

Athletic-Scholarship recipient, The University of Memphis • 2009-2014 Exceptional Coach Recognition, NDA Nat’l Dance Competition • 2014 Graduate Scholarship, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society • 2013-2014 Universal Dance Association National Champion, Team USA • 2011, 2012 Scholarship recipient, Emerging Leader, The University of Memphis • 2009-2013 Leadership Council Representative, Nat’l Rural Electric Coop. Association • 2008

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