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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communications

·      Minor: Apologetics

·      Relevant Coursework: Public Speaking, Digital/Social/Mobile Communicaiton Strategies, Public Relations & Promotion Tactics, Strategic Communications Management, Employee & Oraganizational Communicaiton, Persuasion, Communication & Diversity, Persuasive Advertising & Storytelling, and Media Writing

·      GPA: 3.8

·      Accomplished Dean’s List every semester

On-Campus Student Recruiter, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

August 2024-Present

The tour guides play a huge role for Liberty’s College For a Weekend event that is hosted four times a year with over 1,500 attendee’s!

·      Informed and guided potential students/transfers to Liberty University through a variety of on-campus tours

·      Interacted regularly with the public by answering phone calls and emails for questions regarding the university

·      Scheduled tours over the phone while also operating the front desk in a positive and engaging manner

·      Built relationships with high school students, transfer applicants, and their families to support their decision-making process

News Analyst Intern, Media Research Center, Washington, D.C.

May 2025-August 2025

  • Engaged with the NewsBusters department on analyzing the news in an accurate, sharp, and audience capturing approach
  •     Wrote articles and social media posts relating to the top news media coverage in America
  •     Familiarized with on-camera experience, journalism, and research
  •       Contributed video content to build the MRC message in a positive and precise manner


Paid Digital Marketing Intern, Farrell, PA

May 2024-August 2024

·      Constructed social media content for a non-profit thrift store and boutique

·      Brainstormed sale ideas to engage customer interations online and in person

·      Designed posters and signs throughout the store to enage customers and sales while leading them to follow the Prince of Peace’s Facebook page

·      Operated the register while also interacting with customers in a polite and genuine attitude

·      Observed positive feedbacks for advertising marketinging ideas with the public

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