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Experience
Education
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The University of Texas at Dallas
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Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma National Honor Society, Scholarship Awardee, Student Society President, Featured Artist in the ATEC Showcase, Published Artist in A&H Calendar
✔ As a valued departmental media manager, my academic work was published dozens of times in various in media and print on campus.
✔ As an honor student throughout my stay at UTD, I was awarded scholarships for my academic performance and community service missions.
✔ I served as student organization President and Founder. I partnered with various organizations for event hosting and coverage with local radio stations. I also managed all marketing campaigns for campus events.
About…✔ As a valued departmental media manager, my academic work was published dozens of times in various in media and print on campus.
✔ As an honor student throughout my stay at UTD, I was awarded scholarships for my academic performance and community service missions.
✔ I served as student organization President and Founder. I partnered with various organizations for event hosting and coverage with local radio stations. I also managed all marketing campaigns for campus events.
About My Degree:
ATEC curriculum provides exposure to science, technology, communication, design, criticism, new knowledge creation, & complex thinking. Our pedagogies include a range of techniques: seminars and lectures, project and portfolio-based exercises, and applied and experimental research. At the undergraduate level, students acquire skills in media studies, cultural theory, computer programming, and creative production. -
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Volunteer Experience
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Business Advisor
Upnotch
- Present 1 year 9 months
Economic Empowerment
A powerful network of thousands of professionals, connected by next-gen AI, who believe in sharing knowledge to help each other grow. Upnotch exponentially increases productivity and engagement for individuals, companies, universities, and member organizations.
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Business Advisor
Pacific Community Ventures (PCV)
- Present 3 years 10 months
Economic Empowerment
This business advising program gives main street, family-owned, or independent businesses the tools and resources that drive larger, well-funded firms. This award-winning small business advising and mentoring platform matches business owners who are beyond the startup phase with pro bono business coaches and mentors who provide tailored, hands-on advising.
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Head of Marketing
The Greenwoode
- Present 5 years 5 months
Education
The Greenwoode is a non-profit organization educating communities through living history featuring craftsmanship and archery. I create innovative marketing strategies that drive more donations and service contracts organization-wide.
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Service Member
AmeriCorps VISTA
- 1 year
Poverty Alleviation
AmeriCorps VISTA is an anti-poverty program created by Lyndon Johnson's Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as the domestic version of the Peace Corps. Peace Corps Volunteers served in communities throughout the U.S., focusing on enriching educational programs and vocational training for the nation's underprivileged classes. VISTA members support the program’s purpose through three primary objectives:
1) Encouraging volunteer service at the local level.
2) Generating the commitment of…AmeriCorps VISTA is an anti-poverty program created by Lyndon Johnson's Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as the domestic version of the Peace Corps. Peace Corps Volunteers served in communities throughout the U.S., focusing on enriching educational programs and vocational training for the nation's underprivileged classes. VISTA members support the program’s purpose through three primary objectives:
1) Encouraging volunteer service at the local level.
2) Generating the commitment of private sector resources.
3) Strengthening local agencies and organizations that serve low-income communities.
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Marketing Media Manager | Mentor
Stepping Stones Foundation
- 5 years 1 month
Children
A DFW-based foundation that provides local kids in need with free clothing, supplies, emotional support, and mentoring all year round. I provided all organization marketing / brand direction and mentored at-risk youth on an ad-hoc basis.
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Conservation Officer
AmeriCorps
- 6 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Conservation Corps is area of the domestic Peace Corps focused on hands-on, skills based projects restoring habitat, helping communities in times of disaster, building and maintaining public lands. The program is known not only for conservation and disaster services, but also for program alumni, who leave the program trained and ready to become community leaders.
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Special Event Marketing Manager
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- 1 month
Children
Assisted the "Bowling for Kids Sake" at Big Brothers, Big Sisters by running the photo booth and hosting/assisting with various activities.
RAISED: $58,181
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Academic Mentor - Digital Marketing
Acadium
- 9 months
Education
Marketing students worked with me for three months and gained the digital marketing work experience they needed to get hired at marketing firms all over the globe. I also offer advice on starting a business and freelancing best practices.
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Workshop | Crafts | Panels Manager
World Fandom
- Present 11 years 10 months
Arts and Culture
Working closely with the senior manager, I managed events related to workshop/craft/art rooms.
World Fandom is a fan volunteer-run non-profit organization with no paid employees. They rely solely on the kindness of fellow anime fans and con-staffers to manage every aspect of the convention. -
Event Photographer
World Fandom
- 1 month
Arts and Culture
Photographed, edited, and marketed for events throughout the convention.
See gallery for listed works: http://photos.animefest.org/
World Fandom is a fan volunteer-run non-profit 501c(3) organization with no paid employees. They rely solely on the kindness of fellow anime fans and con-staffers to manage every aspect of the convention. -
Education Advocate
Save Texas Schools
- 1 month
Education
Supporting the grassroots coalition Save Texas Schools, I volunteered with more than 8,000 teachers, parents, and students lining Trinity Street in Austin to march/rally on the Capitol against the $5 billion a year funding cut from public education.
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Blood Donation Medical Screener
CSL Plasma
- 9 months
Health
-Utilized clerical, interview, and critical thinking skills to obtain accurate medical information
-Answered donor's telephone calls with a friendly, knowledgable demeanor
-Maintained confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information
-Solved fast-paced problems while maintaining compassion for donors from diverse cultures
-Measured donor's blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight
-Performed capillary venipuncture and tested samples to ensure a safe product is…-Utilized clerical, interview, and critical thinking skills to obtain accurate medical information
-Answered donor's telephone calls with a friendly, knowledgable demeanor
-Maintained confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information
-Solved fast-paced problems while maintaining compassion for donors from diverse cultures
-Measured donor's blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight
-Performed capillary venipuncture and tested samples to ensure a safe product is delivered to patient
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Photo/Video Coordinator
A-Kon®
- 1 month
Arts and Culture
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Marketing Specialist
St. Thomas Orthodox Church of Dallas
- 9 months
Social Services
I created marketing templates and communication for a local church organization.
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Volunteer Runner
Operation Turkey
- 1 month
Poverty Alleviation
Picked up hot meals/clothing and distributed them to the homeless in the Austin, TX on Thanksgiving.
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Radio Show Host
DeepEllum on Air
- 1 year 1 month
Arts and Culture
I co-hosted on DJ Blade's radio station Deep Ellum Bunker. We introduced and shared local music, culture, and other topics relating to Electronic Dance Music. We frequently have local, national, and international EDM artists as special guests and other special performances.
Publications
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Pose August Issue
Pose Magazine
See publicationPose Magazine contracted my creative services for their August Issue.
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Pose September Issue
Pose Magazine
See publicationPose Magazine contracted my creative services for their September Issue.
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A&H Calender
The University of Texas at Dallas
See publicationMy "Stitch Design Book" was featured in A&H calendar for UTD staff.
Projects
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US Battery - Digital Strategy (Social Media)
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meez - Digital Strategy
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Laxxon Medical - Digital Strategy
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Lead Marketing Ops, Web Design, SEO strategy, Web Content, Paid Media, etc.
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EnableU - Digital Strategy
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Marketing Director - Website Launch, Social Media, Email, Digital Communications, etc.
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Social Media Corporate Branding + IDEA Groups + Employee Comms
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I created an award-winning employee advocacy program for Flagship employees during the pandemic. It included training programs, internal communication programs, award programs, and nationwide employee feature pages for employee volunteer programs, community building, and employee achievement.
I was personally responsible for brand voice, visual design, and social strategy across LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Following the George Floyd tragedy, I managed digital brand…I created an award-winning employee advocacy program for Flagship employees during the pandemic. It included training programs, internal communication programs, award programs, and nationwide employee feature pages for employee volunteer programs, community building, and employee achievement.
I was personally responsible for brand voice, visual design, and social strategy across LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Following the George Floyd tragedy, I managed digital brand presence leading to award-winning employee engagement programs.
As a part of the IDEA D&I program, I created a 12-month branded calendar for all the major employee culture events. It was displayed on all of our employee sites nationwide.Other creators -
Amachi Grant Education Programs & Brand Launch
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I worked under the Director of Quality Assurance and Training to create PR media, brand communications, brand alignment, and education programs for the mentors of the Amachi children.
*Amachi program at Big Brothers Big Sisters connects children with incarcerated parents to role models from all walks of life. My training and media assisted mentors on topics such as abuse/neglect, team building, communication, health/wellness, psychology, etc.Other creatorsSee project -
EDM Club + Deep Ellum OnAir
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A marketing and branding alignment for a local radio station and a UTD student organization.
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Bobby Samuels Photography: ARTundressed Festival
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See projectEstablished brand direction and overall design for the photographer Bobby Samuels contest entries. Our photography projects were chosen as featured entries at the ARTundressed Festival in Orlando, Florida.
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Bobby Samuels Photography: ND Awards
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See projectEstablished brand direction and overall design for the photographer Bobby Samuels contest entries. Artwork featured in ND Awards as an awardee.
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Aether
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I led the Double Dot Studio's project "Ether" for an MFA project at UTD. I collaborated with a team of 5 on art direction, pipeline management, social media & PR scheduling, team coordination, and brand design. I was in charge of advising on leadership management and business management to external stakeholders.
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Universe Collection
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Featured at the ATEC showcase for its creative brilliance, this student-run project at UTD displayed the endless possibilities of advanced photomanipulation, fractal / glitch art, and 2D design.
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Simply Black & White Photography Brand Identity & Art Direction
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For Simply Black & White Photography, I led over 100+ projects often leading instruction to jr. retouching artists, meeting with external clients, and coordinating overall brand direction for media / marketing projects.
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"Cranky Critter" Children's Book
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I established the overall brand identity and navigated the publication process for the children's book "Cranky Critter" by Trish Baucum. I designed and managed concepts for visual identity and the overall look of its communications.
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Design-Design + Christina Bynum-Breaux Brand
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Managed art direction, brand identity, and overall project management for the brand launch for CBB Creative and Design-Design.
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Leanin' Tree + Christina Bynum-Breaux Brand
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Managed art direction, brand identity, and overall project management for the brand launch for CBB Creative and Leanin Tree.
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Stitch
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See projectAn A&H awardee, this project displayed the endless possibilities of advanced photomanipulation and 2D design.
Honors & Awards
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Top 3% of Digital Consultants
MarketerHire
I rank in the top 3% of the top 5% of digital consultants. I was offered a marketing talent evaluator position due to my high performance and client reviews.
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Top 250 FM Companies Globally for Digital Employee Engagement
DSMN8
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Top 50 of US FM Companies Digital Employee Engagement
DSMN8
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment Honoree
Ragan and PR Daily Award Programs
The winners in Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards Class of 2021 excelled in creating and executing exceptional internal communications campaigns, content, and initiatives that kept their workforce—remote or in-person—engaged and informed, especially throughout the challenges posed by the pandemic. Along with the rest of my team, we were honored by Ragan next to College of DuPage, John Hancock, and The Walt Disney Company for creating our IDEA employee resource groups on social media & our…
The winners in Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards Class of 2021 excelled in creating and executing exceptional internal communications campaigns, content, and initiatives that kept their workforce—remote or in-person—engaged and informed, especially throughout the challenges posed by the pandemic. Along with the rest of my team, we were honored by Ragan next to College of DuPage, John Hancock, and The Walt Disney Company for creating our IDEA employee resource groups on social media & our website. These groups were made to empower our employees' diverse backgrounds and offer them educational reserouces and support.
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President & Founder
EDM Club
EDM Club was for any student with an interest in educating, creating, or enjoying EDM culture through peace, love, unity, respect, & responsibility. As the President & Founder, I organized events for 50+ staff volunteers and 1k+ students. I created all marketing materials including the brand logo, website, and event materials. I also establish partnerships with local organizations including Deep Ellum on Air, Vodka Girls agency, Silverback Entertainment, BW Productions, etc.
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ND Honoree
ND (neutral density) Awards
In collaboration with Bobby Samuels Photography, our work "Eve" received the Honorable Mention Award at the ND (neutral density) Awards.
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ATEC Showcase
University of Texas at Dallas
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TCCD Northeast Cornerstone Honors Society
Cornerstone Honors Society
TCCD Northeast Cornerstone Honors Society
Position: Student Council Historian
http://cornerstonehonors.wordpress.com/
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Phi Theta Kappa-Phi Tau Chapter
Phi Theta Kappa-Phi Tau Chapter
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VASE Regional Finalist
VASE
http://www.taea.org/VASE/default.asp
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Keller Film Festival Finalist
Keller ISD
http://www.kellerisd.net/community/media/film/Pages/default.aspx/
Test Scores
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TCCD Honors Programs
Score: GPA: 4.0
TCCD Northeast Cornerstone Honors Society
Phi Theta Kappa - Phi Tau Chapter
Languages
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English
Full professional proficiency
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Sign Languages
Elementary proficiency
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Spanish
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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Director - EDM Organization & Tau Sigma National Honor Society
President
-I served as the student organization President of the EDM Student Organization. I partnered with various organizations for event hosting and coverage with local radio stations. I managed the brand launch and all marketing campaigns for on-campus events. I coordinated the execution of more than 10+ student-run events. I was also a member of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society at UT Dallas.
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Leadership Counsel - Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarship Awardee
-Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on over 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Phi Kappa Phi is much more than an emblem and a line on a résumé. It is a global network comprised of the best and brightest from all academic disciplines - a community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for future generations.
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Leadership Council - Cornerstone Honors Society
Historian
-The TCCD Cornerstone Honors Program, which began at TCCD in 1989 with a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, is the most prestigious student honors organization at Tarrant County College. I was offered the position of Cornerstone Honors "Student Council Historian" after: -Cumulative TCC GPA of 3.8 or higher, with a minimum of 12 credit hours -Evidence of outstanding leadership ability -Outstanding community service advocacy and leadership After which, I was offered a…
The TCCD Cornerstone Honors Program, which began at TCCD in 1989 with a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, is the most prestigious student honors organization at Tarrant County College. I was offered the position of Cornerstone Honors "Student Council Historian" after: -Cumulative TCC GPA of 3.8 or higher, with a minimum of 12 credit hours -Evidence of outstanding leadership ability -Outstanding community service advocacy and leadership After which, I was offered a leadership role as a part of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, before transferring to UT Dallas. My responsibilities included: -Student Council Leadership -Meeting Organization -Community Engagement & Outreach -Marketing & Media Management
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