RESUME
Education
Mississippi State University
December 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Overall Grade Point Average: 3.5
Program Grade Point Average: 3.9
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Work
Experience
World Bank Group ITS Rapid Application Development| Washington D.C.
IT Assistant: RAD Program Coordinator | October 2018 – Present
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Manage project teams and utilize Agile methodology to deliver software epics, features, user stories, and tasks
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Assist business analysts and developers by creating wireframes, charts, and documentation and peer-reviewing and editing prepared materials
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Identify and assist in the collection and documentation of business requirements
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Participate in project estimations as a part of the proposal writing process
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Create and maintain documentation for the unit, including onboarding processes, service level agreements, and application manuals
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Maintain project database of over 100 projects, including charge codes, documentation, and milestones
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Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and track multiple metrics
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Manage yearly budget for the unit, including working with clients and the resource manager to procure charge codes and ensure chargeback of approximately $4 million
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Hold and reconcile unit purchase card
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Create and manage purchase orders and contracts for vendors, software, consultants, and materials
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Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for vendors and software and participate in the selection of winners
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Conceptualize and create marketing materials and strategies for the unit
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Coordinate events and advocate for the unit at multiple expos throughout the World Bank Group
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Oversee Manager's calendar, schedule meetings and rooms, and produce agendas and meeting minutes as required
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World Bank Group ITS Rapid Application Development| Washington D.C.
Business Analyst (Temporary) | February 2017 – September 2018
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Identify and assist in the collection and documentation of business requirements
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Manage yearly budget for the unit, including working with clients and the resource manager to procure charge codes and ensure chargeback of approximately $4 million
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Maintain project database of over 100 projects, including charge codes, documentation, and milestones
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Conceptualize and create marketing materials and strategies for the unit
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Assist business analysts and developers by creating wireframes, charts, and documentation
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Oversee Manager's calendar and schedule meetings and rooms as required
JD Callander and Associates Realtors | McLean, VA
Freelance Marketing Consultant | June 2016 – Present
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Create and distribute press releases to local media for Weichert Realtors top realtor in the country
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Advise and develop social media strategies
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Train staff to schedule social media posts and events
City of Falls Church Office of Communication | Falls Church, VA
Communication Intern | June 2016 – August 2016
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Pitch events and activities to local and national media
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Create and implement campaigns, including press releases, promotional material, and social media
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Track and report Facebook, Twitter, and Google analytics on a weekly basis
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Create and update webpages using Civic Plus
Mississippi State University Choral Association | Starkville, MS
Public Relations Chair | August 2015 – Present
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Create promotional posters and flyers to advertise upcoming concerts and social events
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Draft press releases and send them to local and on-campus media outlets
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Film and edit video clips to be used in promotional videos
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Update and manage organization’s Facebook and Instagram
It’s All Good LLC | Arlington, VA
Social Media Manager and Sales Associate | May 2015 – January 2016
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Maintain and create content for company Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Google Plus
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Consigned, priced, and sold items brought in by customers
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Provide customer assistance
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Sell name brand apparel and accessories
The Walt Disney Company | Orlando, FL
Disney College Program Merchandise Intern | May 2014 – January 2015
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Provide guests with information about parks and products
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Engage with guests to provide an interactive and memorable experience
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Sell souvenirs, name brand apparel, snacks, and housewares
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Create, organize, and stock displays in stores
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Rotate weekly between five different stores
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United States Senate | Washington D.C.
Senate Page | January 2011 – June 2011
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Provide support for U.S. Senators and Senate staff as required
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Prepare Senate chamber for the day’s activities
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Deliver legislation throughout the United States Capitol complex
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Make copies and run correspondence to various legislative offices
Skills
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Technical Writing
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Project Management
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Outlook
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Microsoft Publisher
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Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS)
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Adobe Dreamweaver
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe InDesign
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Adobe Premier Video Editing
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Facebook
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Twitter
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Instagram
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LinkedIn
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Civic Plus
Relevant Coursework
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Research in Public Relations and Advertising
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Interviewing
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Public Relations Production
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Public Relations Writing
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Introduction to News Writing
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Public Relations Case Problems
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Introduction to Ethics
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking
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Elements of Persuasion
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Digital Communications
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Introduction to Communications Theory
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Principles of Public Relations
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General Psychology
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Introduction to Sociology
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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Introduction to Statistical Inferences
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Contemporary Social Issues
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Public Relations Organizations
Honors and Activities
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Member of Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
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Pi Beta Phi social sorority Sisterhood Chair
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Get the Gist Newsletter European News Writer
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People to People Student Ambassador
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World Bank Group ITSGC Spot Award Winner - 2018
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Pi Beta Phi Northern Virginia Alumnae Club:
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Membership Chair 2017-2018
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Collegiate Liason 2018 - 2019
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