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Professional Experience

UX Designer

Peace Center • 2023 – Current
  • Implemented improved UTM procedures to track and analyze digital traffic, resulting in more informed marketing spends and budgeting.
  • Identified and reduced friction points during a user’s journey, resulting in a smoother user experience and fewered abandoned sessions.
  • Prioritized efforts to provide consistent branding across digital channels for a seamless flow from first point of contact to conversion.
  • Successfully converted to Google Analytics 4 with custom events and data variables as well as fully archiving historical analytics.
  • Directed 3rd-party vendors in updating CRM and website data structure for higher reporting accuracy.
  • Continued duties of Digital Marketing Manager (see below).

Digital Marketing Manager

Peace Center • 2014 – 2022
  • Developed and managed several websites dedicated to performing arts, venue rentals, confidential information, and press materials.
  • Created and managed multiple weekly marketing email campaigns to a marketing list that grew from 115,000 to 215,000 subscribers.
  • Integrated and utilized Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Search Console, and Optimize to improve site structure and increase ecommerce conversions 19% over a three year period.
  • Used API connections to develop a data syncing process between CRM database and email service provider lists.
  • Developed email automations and campaigns such as welcome programs, event reminders, and abandoned carts in Campaign Monitor and Wordfly – allowing for timely, personalized emails to subscribers and better workflows.
  • Created print and digital materials including brochures, banners, window clings, ads, flyers, programs, and more.
  • Created a variety of original and localized audio and visual assets including sizzle reals, interviews, ads, and radio spots.
  • Defined brand assets and worked on campaign pieces for various touring performing artists and organizations.
  • Managed two CRM system migrations and website integrations as one of the lead project managers.
  • Managed third party vendors and relationships as needed.
  • Photographed live events, venues, items, and people around the community.
  • Collaborated with the Social Media Manager to plan and produce content for social media channels.
  • Streamlined internal team processes to reduce workload on repetitive tasks.

Intake Specialist & Clinician

Compass of Carolina • 2022 – 2023
  • Performed clinicial intakes and screening for clients.
  • Implemented new payment systems and online learning modules to improve client experiences.
  • Streamlined workflows and processes with digital forms and automated data processes.
  • Continued duties of Counseling Intern (see below).

Counseling Intern

Compass of Carolina • 2021 – 2022
  • Served as a individual, family, and group counselor for clients as assigned.
  • Worked with other staff members to plan community outreach and education surrounding domestic violence prevention and useful resources.

Email Freelancer

Crunchy Roll • 2018
  • Collaborated with marketing department to update daily ecommerce emails and provide completed files for scheduling.
  • Improved production time for emails via batch updates.

Box Office Shift Supervisor

Peace Center • 2013 – 2014
  • Managed team of customer service representatives.
  • Resolved patron complaints and issues.
  • Performed opening and closing duties for the box office as well as reporting for performances.
  • Developed training program for new team members.

Customer Service Representative

Peace Center • 2012 – 2013
  • Worked with a team of representatives to provide support to customers.
  • Handled special projects, reports, and other duties as assigned.

Related Experience

Media Intern

North Greenville University
  • Assisted with graphic design, layout, and photography.
  • Worked with multiple university departments for information, assets, and multimedia campaigns.
  • Created deliverables for web ads, banners, magazine, and other materials
    as needed.

Yearbook Editor/Photo Editor

North Greenville University
  • Oversaw layout, design, and production of university Yearbook.
  • Developed and refined leadership and teamwork abilities.
  • Collaborated with students and faculty to achieve goals.
  • Implemented improved training procedures and communication policies.

Education

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC • 2022

Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health

North Greenville University

Greenville, SC • 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media, Visual Communications

Hampton Park Christian School

Greenville, SC • 2009

Certifications

Google Analytics 4 Certification

Google, Inc.

Create Websites from Scratch

Codecademy

Honors

Outstanding Print Media Student

North Greenville University

Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America

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