About
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
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New Media Certification
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia
Issued
Volunteer Experience
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Brand Strategist
48in48
- Present 1 year 10 months
Children
48in48 is a creative hackathon where marketing professionals come together to build websites for nonprofits in just 48hrs!
The organizations I assisted:
💓 Learning In Color [ website won 2nd place!]
https://learningincolor.org/
💓 The Lewis Connection http://thelewisconnection.com/
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+ Re-wrote the brand's story and positioning, vision statement, and mission statement.
+ Worked alongside a team of product designers, layout designers, and a project…48in48 is a creative hackathon where marketing professionals come together to build websites for nonprofits in just 48hrs!
The organizations I assisted:
💓 Learning In Color [ website won 2nd place!]
https://learningincolor.org/
💓 The Lewis Connection http://thelewisconnection.com/
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+ Re-wrote the brand's story and positioning, vision statement, and mission statement.
+ Worked alongside a team of product designers, layout designers, and a project manager to rebrand a 5-page non-profit website
+ Developed content strategy across the entire website, and made sure elements such as header tags, font size, links, and colors were consistent across the website. -
Career Coach (Mentor)
The University of Georgia
- Present 4 years
+ Provide early-career advice and career coaching
+ Host workshops surrounding post-college career development (topics include: resume-writing, portfolio building, and networking) -
Public Relations Specialist
Crafts For Charity
- 6 months
Arts and Culture
Crafts for Charity’s mission is to create enjoyable opportunities for those who want to volunteer creatively to help their community. We do this by providing free virtual craft classes that teach the skills needed to donate crafts.
+ Develop ideas that will help generate buzz for CFC
+ Create and copy-edit content across social media, email, and the website
+ Outline ideas for social media and video efforts -
Content Creator
Yelp
- 2 years
I eat my way through local, domestic, and foreign cities! Making sure to support local businesses by patronizing their services and leaving thought-provoking reviews on what patrons can expect when they visit.
Read about how I strategized to become a part of this "members only" group: https://breakroombuddha.com/how-to-infiltrate-the-yelp-elite-squad/
Some cool stats & accomplishments:
+ That article (above) is ranked on Google as the #8 result if you Google "yelp elite…I eat my way through local, domestic, and foreign cities! Making sure to support local businesses by patronizing their services and leaving thought-provoking reviews on what patrons can expect when they visit.
Read about how I strategized to become a part of this "members only" group: https://breakroombuddha.com/how-to-infiltrate-the-yelp-elite-squad/
Some cool stats & accomplishments:
+ That article (above) is ranked on Google as the #8 result if you Google "yelp elite squad"
+ My photos have been viewed over 21k times (as of Apr 2021)
+ My food photography game is A1! One of my photos is featured on the "Gusto Decatur" Yelp page -
Marketing Communications Specialist
WarnerMedia
- 8 months
Tools: MailChimp, Slack, Outlook, One Drive
+ Coordinator with BE members to build out and launch monthly newsletters in support of the Black Professionals at WarnerMedia.
+ Copy write, edit and make design tweaks to all content submitted.
+ Brainstorm new initiatives, events, and activities that promotes and celebrates the Black Professionals at WarnerMedia. -
Employer Branding (CSR)
WarnerMedia
- 2 years
+ Assist with planning and execution of in-person and virtual community services projects for WarnerMedia's employees.
+ Serve as program manager and the direct point of contact for volunteer participants and community organizations. -
Campus Coordinator
Girls Who Code
- 2 years
Education
+ Help plan and facilitate activities for the participants of the Girls Who Code WarnerMedia summer cohort.
Publications
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What Is ‘Delulu’? Maybe Your Next Career Move
The Wall Street Journal
"Delusional isn’t a bad word to these job seekers—it’s a mindset"
I was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as an authority on how embracing a "delulu" mindset in your career can lead to unexpected opportunities. -
Digital Marketing Specialist Deja White Details Her Journey
Comic Book Chuck - Heroes Unmasked
Projects
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BLINDED | Co-Founder
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BLINDED plays "cupid" and "psychologist" for users who are looking to establish intentional romantic and platonic connections.
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SUPPORT BLINDED --> https://bit.ly/support-blinded
SIGN UP TO BE A BETA TESTER --> https://blindeddating.wixsite.com/blinded
FOLLOW BLINDED --> https://twitter.com/blindeddating
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Tools: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), Instagram Business, Facebook Pages
+ Run operations: budgeting, concepting, outreach, investor…BLINDED plays "cupid" and "psychologist" for users who are looking to establish intentional romantic and platonic connections.
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SUPPORT BLINDED --> https://bit.ly/support-blinded
SIGN UP TO BE A BETA TESTER --> https://blindeddating.wixsite.com/blinded
FOLLOW BLINDED --> https://twitter.com/blindeddating
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Tools: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), Instagram Business, Facebook Pages
+ Run operations: budgeting, concepting, outreach, investor relations, etc.
+ Develop design wireframes, brand stories, design workflows, and prototypes for the BLINDED landing pages and mobile app.
+ Create research surveys and manage contact with beta testers
+ Develop marketing and pitch materials for networking events, pitch competitions, and webinars -
Screenplay South Writer's Room | Writer
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+ Work alongside a team of 4 writers in a writer's room, to develop concepts and write full-length scripts for a 1 hour, 8 episode television drama
+ Capture and organize episode summaries and notes for the showrunner during development sessions, table reads, and script re-write sessions -
StarterBlock | Chief Design Officer
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+ Starter Block is the final product of the 2018 StartupBus challenge. This startup featured blockchain-lending capabilities, that focused on helping lower the student debt burden in America.
+ Worked with a team of four to design the brand's look, a business plan, marketing materials, a social media presence, and a final pitch deck.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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