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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

Presidents List Spring 2024, Spring 2023, & Fall 2023

Relevant Coursework

​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.

​SMAD 252 | Copywriting for Advertising | James Madison University

  • Cooperated with peers to create 6 advertisements with a focus on copywriting and persuasive storytelling; each advertisement used a different medium.

  • Learned rules of copywriting with emphasis on brainstorming, research, and writing creative briefs and strategic plans.

​SMAD 242 | Introduction to Advertising and New Media | James Madison University

  • Designed an interactive blog website with peers that included posts analyzing advertisements directed toward the target audience of retired folks.

  • Gained knowledge in advertising foundations, and examined how organizations use new media to engage with customers and achieve advertising objectives.

Internship Experience

January 2025 - May 2025

Storytelling & Communications Intern| Office of Student Awards Initiatives and Research| 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.

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 - Present

Campus Involvement

Agency Scribbler | Scratch Pad | Harrisonburg, VA

  • Participate in the student-run advertising agency by aiding in the creation of campaigns for corporate clients.

  • Annually compete in the National Student Advertising Competition.

  • Participate in club workshops to build professionalism.

September 2024 - Present

Member | Kappa Alpha Theta | Harrisonburg, VA

  • Volunteer 10+ hours per semester to contribute to philanthropy events that raise money for CASA.

  • Actively support recruitment and contribute to an inclusive chapter environment.

Skills

January 2023 - Present

  • Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

  • Canva

  • Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

  • WordPress

  • Communication

  • Problem-solving

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