Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom)
Sewing skills including garment design and construction, pattern drafting, and appliqué and embroidery techniques
Semi-fluent Spanish, Beginner German
Excellent written communication and design skills
GRN Palmetto, Columbia, SC
Marketing Communications Specialist, February 2023 - Present
Produces videos and graphics for social media promotion
Manages company LinkedIn page by creating and posting regular content
Maintains CRM database by updating contact information and routinely purging and merging records as needed
Creates projects in LinkedIn Recruiter, including searching for candidates
Runic Textiles, Columbia, SC
Owner/Operator, June 2015 - Present
Design custom medieval and fantasy clothing for clients
Price materials, labor, and overhead, and provide quotes
Sew custom garments to clients’ measurements and specifications
Communicate with clients and manage projects to ensure delivery in a timely manner
Manage social media accounts by posting updates regularly
DJ Potate (Twitch Streamer), Virtual
Manager, December 2020 - February 2024
Produced all marketing content, including posters, flyers, videos, social media graphics, etc.
Managed social media profiles by producing content and posting regularly
Managed calendar by scheduling shows and meetings and coordinating with representatives from various time zones and countries
Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC
Administrative Assistant to Coordinator of Office of School Readiness, September 2020 - February 2023
Designed promotional materials including postcards, fliers, web banners, billboards, and yard signs
Managed department social media accounts
Produced written content for department website and emails, including instructions for registration and testing processes, parent handbooks, etc.
Prepared materials for meetings and events, including agendas and presentation materials
Assisted in preparing and maintaining the office budget
Supervised duties of assigned clerical staff by instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning work
Collected and maintained student documents and forms for registration in a secure manner
S.L. Munson and Company, Columbia, SC
Marketing Assistant, August 2018 - September 2020
Designed and formatted graphics for trade show booth displays, digital advertising, print catalogs,
Created and managed email marketing campaigns, managed social media profiles, and created graphics for each
Prepared materials for meetings and seminars such as agendas, manuals, etc.
Organized events such as trade shows and seminars by coordinating with vendors, preparing promotional materials, scheduling travel, etc.
Generated sales reports and analysis by compiling data from various sources
Researched and implemented new systems for CRM and email and managed CRM database
Southern Community Services, Columbia, SC
Accounting Assistant, January 2018 - August 2018
Managed accounts receivable for all clients by processing payments and assigning to accounts
Processed invoices and issued payments in a timely manner
Researched and resolved issues with payments and invoices
Communicated with clients to answer questions and resolve issues
Updated client and payment information in the CRM system
F|A Network, Keller Williams Realty, Columbia, SC
Executive Assistant, January 2017 - January 2018
Designed graphics and logos for use in team branding and branding change
Created posters, flyers, and other promotional materials for listing
Managed social media accounts and email marketing campaigns
Created and implemented systems to increase overall efficiency, documented processes, and trained agents, including developing manuals and training guides
Researched new technology and software and helped in decision-making and implementation, including CRM system
Coordinated with agents and clients to complete listing and buying paperwork in a timely manner
Scheduled showings and meetings based on the schedules of agents, clients, and vendors
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Amtgard International and Dagorhir Medieval Combat Sport
Volunteer/Chapter Leader, November 2014 - Present
Graphic design and social media to promote events
Produce written tutorials and guides for new players
Event planning and organization, including budgeting, hiring vendors, coordinating volunteers, etc.
Schedule and run local chapter meetings on a semi-monthly basis
Player recruitment and retention
Teaches and coordinates classes both virtually and in person
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications in Advertising, May 2016
Minor in Spanish
University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Master of Arts in Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, Expected to graduate December 2026
Focus in Material Culture & Textile Studies