Communications Experience
The Archdiocese of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Media Specialist
May 1, 2017 - Present
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Assist team with media needs including, but not limited to, keeping parish databases up-to-date, creating and managing event registration, controlling office’s social media pages and Archdiocese Young Adult Facebook page, email blast to all parishes throughout the Archdiocese, controlling office’s email, website editing in WordPress, light video filming, editing, and graphic design.
WGUR, Milledgeville, GA
On-Air DJ
Aug. 2011 - May 2015
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Create, plan, market, produce and host "The Classic Rock Hour," "The From Old to New Hour," "The Weekly Roundup," and morning show "Wake up with Thunder"
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Write script, collect song and sport information, create show playlist, edit song clips using GarageBand, send out e-mail reminders and promote via Facebook and Twitter
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DJ of the Month, May, 2015
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Longest tenured DJ at station
Program Manager
Aug. 2013 - May 2014
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Selected programing, trained new Deejays, and participated in weekly executive staff meetings
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WGUR Microphone Award – Given for outstanding service and dedication to WGUR as Program Manager during the 2013-2014 academic year.
WKZR, Milledgeville, GA
Technical Director
Sept. 2013 - June 2015
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Produce sports shows (e.g., placed announcers on air, play commercials, record show wrap-ups)
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Collect and record local weather information into NOAA program on station computer
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Air local Sunday church services
Cumulus Media, Atlanta, GA
Intern
May 2014 - Aug. 2014
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Assisted at promotional events for Kicks 101.5 and News Radio 106.7, building up/breaking down set; interacted and registered listeners
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Performed assorted office work
GC 360, Milledgeville, GA
Reporter
Sept. 2014 - Dec. 2014
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Report at various events at school and in communcity which included writing story script, intetrviewing sources, helping film using Panasonic and JC cameras, and editing package in Adobe Premier
Beyond the Columns, Milledgeville, GA
Reporter
Sept. 2014 - Dec. 2014
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Class project that all students participated in, profiling different aspects of life in Milledgeville, GA. I profiled all the local law enforcement departments that have jurisdiction in and around the campus of Georgia College. Role included scheduling and interviewing officers, filming and editing - http://beyondthecolumns.weebly.com
Campus Catholics, Milledgeville, GA
Video Producer
Sept. 2014 - April 2015
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Edit and co-star in weekly announcement videos in iMovie for faith group on campus
The Colonnade, Milledgeville, GA
Staff Writer
Aug. 2011 - Aug. 2012
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Wrote news articles for school newspaper, 500-700 words AP Style, including opening of new garden on campus, personal narrative on 9/11, and expired elevator inspection cards.
Espo's Experiences, Sandy Springs, GA
Podcaster
Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2016
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Short, slice-of-life podcast where I tell humerous, but 100% true stories from my life. Published on SoundCloud and iTunes.
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Sandy Springs, GA
Video Producer
Aug. 2015
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Helped create and edit annual Stewardship Video for St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. 9 minute video that consisted of pictures, interviews, music, and stats about the church to excite people to get involved in the parish. Played at all the masses the weekend of August 22-23.
Social Media Manager/Leadership Team Member
Jan. 2018 - Present
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Create Facebook events and manage Social Media Page for new Young Adult Ministry at Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. Also a member of ministry leadership team
Resume
Skills
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iMovie
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GarageBand
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Abobe Premier
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Simian
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Georgia College & State University
Class of 2015
Major: BA in Mass Communication
Minor: History, Rhetoric
Cum Laude - 3.62/4.0 GPA
2015 Shining Star Award – One of top five graduating seniors nominated by professors for being well-rounded and engaged beyond the classroom while maintaining a high GPA
Work Experience
The Coca-Cola Company
Guest Ambassador/Performer
Nov. 2015 - April 2017
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Interact with guests at international beverage museum, at times over 9000+ a day. Speak in the 4-D theatre, answer questions in Pop Culture exhibit, be the Coca-Cola polar bear or his wranger, and showcase new Coke products in tasting room among tasks. Promoted to full-time Coca-Cola employee after starting as a contractor with Randstad.
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Voted Ambassador of the month in January, 2017 for the previous month. Awarded to an ambassador nominated by their peers and validated by management team who displayed superior customer service the previous month.
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Assistant to Facilities Manager
Jun. - Aug. 2013, 2014, 2015
Dec. - Jan. 2014, 2015
Nov. - April, 2017
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Prepared with Facilities Manager campus for upcoming semester. (eg. cleaned carpets, pressure washed sidewalks, moved furniture, cleaned cafateria, etc.)
HoneyBaked Ham Company, Roswell & Sandy Springs, GA
Store Associate/Hambassador
Dec. 2012, '13, '14, Mar. 2013
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Provided superior customer service selling hams and other products during holidays (e.g. explained specials, products, and bagged)
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, Marietta, GA
Volunteer
June - Aug. 2012
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Assisted in various store needs such as sorting through donations, interacting with customers, tagging merchandise, and general store upkeep