It’s nice to meet you!
From a young age, I have been described as empathetic, creative, driven and curious. These are all things that I live by in my personal and professional life. I am a young integrated marketing communication professional searching for my next opportunity.
I have not let an opportunity go by throughout my four years at Slippery Rock University. I contributed to The Rocket since 2020, becoming a member of the staff in early 2021, and I served as Editor-in-Chief in the Spring of 2024. Aside from the student-run university newspaper, I was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Sigma Tau Delta National English Honorary Society and Advertising Federation of America at Slippery Rock. I took advantage of every opportunity while at SRU.
Through my classwork and other academic opportunities, I have been able to develop my skills in writing, editing and designing. When I’m not working, I can often be found playing guitar with a cup of coffee.
Below you will find my resume and the awards I have won through The Rocket.
EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, May 2024
Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in integrated marketing communication
Minor in Writing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kestrel Coffee Roasters | Burlington, VT, September 2024—present
Barista
· Crafted tea and espresso beverages in a timely, presentable manner
· Maintained cleanliness of cafes
· Built strong connections with customers
· Gained knowledge on coffee processes and production
Starbucks | Sarver, PA, May 2024—September 2024
Barista
· Created craft coffee for customers in a timely, presentable manner
· Operated Point-of-Sale systems, drive-thru and other digital operating systems
· Promoted a safe and inclusionary environment for partners and customers
Latrobe Bulletin | Latrobe, PA, May 2024— September 2024
Intern
· Published 7 feature stories
· Created a comprehensive social media plan for the organization, outlining policies, goals and objectives for the Bulletin’s social media presence and performance
The Rocket | Slippery Rock, PA, August 2020—May 2024
Editor-in-Chief, Spring 2024
· Oversaw, managed and collaborated with a staff of 14 members
· Met weekly with the organization’s faculty advisor to ensure a positive newsroom.
· Managed administrative, financial and other functional tasks of the organization
· Wrote and co-wrote over 10 staff editorials
· Within time at the organization, wrote over 50 articles
· Created and furthered committees to create more efficient workflow for the staff: social media team and print team
· Led three staff members to the 2024 College Media Association Convention in New York City
Copy/Web Editor, Fall 2023
· Reviewed and edited stories for facts, grammar, punctuation, spelling and tone errors
· Maintained a weekly publishing schedule for primarily Twitter and Facebook.
Campus Life Editor, Spring 2021—Spring 2022, Spring 2023
· Planned and executed story requirements for each week, collaborating with assistants, staff members and contributors about section expectations
· Collaborated and interacted with a variety of campus organizations
· Attended 2022 College Media Association Convention in New York City
Contributing Writer, Fall 2020, Fall 2022
· Completed story requirements in a timely manner as assigned by section editors.
· Contributed to campus life and news
INVOLVEMENT
Real Talk: Girlies On Air | Slippery Rock, PA, August 2023—May 2024
Podcast host, Producer
· 11 episodes, 2500+ impressions
· Created the concept, idea and plan with co-hosts to present to WSRU-FM
· Designed Spotify logo using Adobe Illustrator
· Edited episodes using Adobe Audition
· Had in-depth, respectful and engaging conversations with co-hosts and guests.
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority | Slippery Rock, PA, August 2020—December 2023.
Vice President of Operations, December 2021-December 2022
· Attended and coordinated multiple weekly meetings and events that had attendance from 30-200 people.
· Collaborated with other Officer Board, Chair members and the general body of the chapter
· Monitored and maintained accreditation status, also presenting a show-cause presentation to National members to prove accreditation. Reviewed and kept administrative files up to date
· Attended Tri Sigma National Convention in June 2021 in Norfolk, VA
Advertising Federation of America at SRU | Slippery Rock, PA, August 2023—May 2024
Secretary, September 2024—May 2024
· Competed in the 2024 District 2 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) at Pace University in New York City. This project required months of research, preparation, design and collaboration with our local AdFed chapter
· Collaborated with members on creative projects, contributing primarily to the preproduction process of the Rock Media Network branding.
· Took meeting minutes and sent out group communication via Microsoft Outlook
Sigma Tau Delta English Honorary Society | Slippery Rock, PA, April 2022—May 2024
PR/Social Media Co-Chair, May 2022—May 2023
· Created internal communication systems via Discord and Microsoft Outlook
· Created and maintained a posting schedule on Instagram to promote the club’s purpose, missions and events on campus and in the community.
· Brainstormed with other E-Board members for various literature-related events to raise money
Gender Studies Department Intern | Slippery Rock, PA, January 2022—August 2022
· Designed Intersections: The Gender Studies Newsletter, Issue No. 5 using Adobe InDesign, under the advisement of Cindy Lacom
· Conducted and transcribed interviews for print
· Developed a deeper understanding of challenges within interdisciplinary studies within higher education and society as a whole
SKILLS
Hard: WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, Buffer, CMS
Soft: Teamwork, leadership, detail-oriented, critical thinking, oral and written communication
2023 Society for Collegiate Journalists Media Contest
1st place Overall Website Excellence
2nd place Infographic, Perceptions of virginity
1st place Photo Story, All Aboard the Gravy Train
2022 Society for Collegiate Journalists Media Contest
3rd place Column, Being the Fat Friend
1st place Overall Newspaper Excellence
2021 Society for Collegiate Journalists Media Contest
1st place Feature Page Design for Candlelight Vigil story
3rd place Overall Newspaper Excellence
2021 Pennsylvania News Association Awards
Honorable mention, Editorial, Our View: We are The Rocket; SRU fails to rock the shot; A changing system