About Me

Professional Experience

The University of North Carolina System Office & NC State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Program Coordinator – Sustainable Models for Open Systems of Education
August 2024 – Present
– Managed communications for a multi-institutional grant project, serving as the primary point of contact for participants and stakeholders.
– Organized logistics for events, conferences, and webinars, ensuring seamless execution.
– Coordinated data collection, white paper development, and administrative tasks, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
– Led sprint planning, retrospectives, and project documentation efforts.

Horses for Hope, 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Raleigh, NC
Head of Media Marketing & Fundraising | Board Treasurer
Spring 2024 – Present
– Developed and implemented a strategic marketing, communications, and fundraising plan.
– Designed professional-quality content for social media, increasing community engagement by over 100%.
– Led a team that increased profit margins by over 40% in the past fiscal year.
– Managed budgeting and financial planning for horse and property care.
– Assisted with agritourism initiatives, event coordination, and therapeutic riding programs.

Novozymes, Franklinton, NC
Internal & External Communications Intern
May 2023 – September 2023
– Assisted in designing and executing corporate communication strategies.
– Created press releases, social media content, and copywriting materials.
– Engaged with third-party vendors for communication needs and event coordination.
– Supported government affairs communications and facilitated congressional site tours.
– Collaborated with United Way on STEM education initiatives for rural students.

United Way of Franklin County (in partnership with Novozymes)
Marketing & STEM Education Volunteer
Summer 2023
– Designed STEM curriculum and taught courses to students in rural areas.
– Developed digital and social media content to promote the Innovation Mobile Lab.
– Assisted in maintaining the organization’s website and online presence.
– Used Spanish skills to communicate with ESOL students in the United Way programs.

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Instructor
August 2020 – Present
– Designed and taught communication courses focused on digital media, public speaking, and electronic media writing.
– Created marketing materials and digital content for university programs.
– Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to improve student success and program outreach.
– Provided consulting and co-authored publications in areas of expertise.

Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Instructor
August 2018 – May 2020
– Taught Rhetoric and Composition courses focused on academic writing, professional writing, and research.
– Co-taught World Literature (Teaching Assistant).

Clemson University Press, Clemson, SC
Editorial Assistant
August 2018 – May 2020
– Edited, curated, and contributed to publication projects.
– Managed stakeholder communication and outreach.
– Assisted in developing and publishing Rhetorics of Campus History.

Great Beginnings of Sugar Hill, Sugar Hill, GA
Lead Teacher
February 2018 – July 2018
– Developed curricula and taught children across multiple age groups.
– Managed classrooms and coordinated summer camp activities.

Freelance Consultant – Corporate Communications & Information Design, Remote
December 2017 – Present
– Provided branding, strategic communication, and market research services for startups, government contractors, and non-profits.
– Developed brand guidelines, marketing campaigns, and executive communication strategies.
– Managed data analytics, KPIs, and audience engagement tracking for clients.
– Designed multimedia content using Adobe Creative Cloud and other digital tools.
– Led client workshops on content creation, design principles, and editing skills.

Piedmont College, Demorest, GA
Writing Center Tutor and English Department Secretary
August 2014 – November 2017
– Tutored peers on writing and research across various majors.
– Managed secretarial duties and coordinated events for the English department.

Education

Ph.D. Candidate (ABD) – Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media
North Carolina State University | Expected 2025

M.A. – English (Literary Studies)
Clemson University | 2020

B.A. – English (Literary Studies), magna cum laude
Piedmont University | 2017