Professional Skills
o Blogging, news writing and creative writing o Proofreading
o Event planning and logistics
o Knowledge of AP style
o Human resources coordination
o Vendor management
o Organization of people, events, information and systems
o Knowledge of Microsoft Word
o Software knowledge including scheduling software, Quickbooks and KinHR
o Business networking
o Performance skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Belton Journal: Belton, TX
Freelance Correspondent
January 2017 – present
o Researched and gathered content from local events and community leaders
o Conducted interviews in person and through remote communication
o Created local news stories with accumulated research, quotes and images on a weekly basis
Seale Keyworks: Nashville, TN
Piano Coordinator
April 2016- December 2016
o Facilitated piano logistics for recording studios, celebrities, Country Music Hall of Fame and TV show “Nashville” o Coordinated pre-event and day-of logistics for piano tuning and moving
o Edited company merchandise on WordPress site to showcase newly acquired pianos
Raven Tools: Nashville, TN
Office Manager, Human Resource Coordinator, Event Planner
o Acted as liaison between contractors, vendors and business owners
o Edited company performance review and company handbook
o Responsible for distribution and tracking of trade show collateral
o Organized company luncheons, special events and oversaw corporate season tickets
Leah Edwards Music: Nashville, TN
Music Manager, Music Promoter, Booking Agent
April 2012- December 2015
o Organized creative endeavors with videographer, graphic artists, producers, and musicians for various projects o Read and researched music business sites, blogs and band sites for information
o Created and co-created original songs on debut EP titled Pursuit
o Spearheaded a weekend tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma
o Organized all tour logistics including musician booking, venue vendor contact, house sound, lodging and travel logistics
The Blackland Ballad: Nashville, TN Blogger, Researcher, Editor
Scheduling Coordinator:
o Created original content for The Blackland Ballad blog
o Became adept at utilizing WordPress to create an effective blog
o Edited blog posts and both discovered and created images for posts
August 2010- present
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Stephen F. Austin State University: Nacogdoches, Texas
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations; Minor: Interior Design
Florida College: Tampa, Florida
• Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Internship: Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA): Austin, Texas • Marketing & Communications Intern
o Participated in marketing campaign for the launch of Season 4 of the DAA- produced television show, “DOWNTOWN” o Assisted in planning VIP and community launch events for “DOWNTOWN”
o Produced weekly e-newsletter, “This Week in Downtown,” with a circulation of 2,500 recipients
Volunteer Experience
Camp Wyldewood: Searcy, Arkansas
Camp Counselor, Society Leader, Camp Newspaper Editor, Crafts Facilitator
Woodland Hills Youth Development Center: Nashville, TN Volunteer Songwriting Teacher
PopNod: Washington, DC Contributing Researcher
Ten Thousand Villages: Nashville, TN Volunteer Sales Associate
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