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My Resume.

Here is a little bit more insight to my accomplishments, experience, and coursework!

Education

James Madison University                                                                                                 Expected Graduation: May 2026

Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts & Design

Concentration: Creative Advertising

Minor: Communications Studies

Presidents List Fall 2025, 2024, 2023 and Spring 2024, 2023

Relevant Coursework

​SMAD 443 | Creative Advertising Campaigns | James Madison University

  • Cooperated with peers to create a complete advertising campaign that included print, television, social media, out-of-home, and guerrilla marketing ads. While utilizing skills like concepting, brainstorming, idea generation, copywriting, and design layout.

​SMAD 342 | Elements of Creative Advertising | James Madison University

  • Collaborated with peers to produce three ad campaigns, each focusing on a different advertising medium; print, audio and video, and digital interactive.

  • Conducted detailed research and surveys to produce creative briefs for each campaign.

  • Learned fundamentals of advertising messaging design and content production in traditional and new media.

​SCOM 260 | Introduction to Public Relations | James Madison University

  • Studied basic principles and practices of public relations. Discussed public relations problems and pragmatic solutions utilizing oral, written, and electronic communication media and skills.

  • Drafted public relation campaigns and events for various brands.

Internship Experience

January 2025 - Present

Social Media Manager | Office of Fellowships and Awards | Harrisonburg, VA

  • Manage social media for STAIR and Fellowship and Awards office by designing promotional materials, creating content.

  • Develop and manage web content, edit the office newsletter, and assist with digital designs and media production for STAIR's Online Research Training program.

Marketing Intern | FORME Marketing Agency | Houston, TX

  • Designed graphics and wrote copy for social media posts (primarily LinkedIn)

  • Contributed to client web design projects

  • Gained hands-on experience in SEO and marketing analytics

  • Managed time-sensitive projects in the fast-paced agency environment

May 2025 - July 2025

Work Experience

Sales Associate | CottonOn | The Woodlands, TX

  • Assist in visual management with 25+ mannequins, displays, and signage.

  • Collaborate with a team of 10 members to enhance customers' shopping experience.

  • Assist an average of 20+ customers daily with production selection.

May 2024 - January 2025

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

  • Canva

  • Social Media (Instagram, LinkedIn Facebook, TikTok)

  • Marketing

  • Communication

  • Problem-solving

Call 

832-210-4702

Email 

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