WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer
Self Employed December 2016 - Present
- Works with clients to turn concepts into multimedia elements including graphics, videos, websites, etc.
Information Technology Support and Special Projects
South Central Planning and Development Commission March 2018 - August 2019
- CONFERENCES: Presented sales pitch to prospective clients, gives presentations, attends networking events, and handles follow-up emails and calls
- CONFIGURATION TEAM: Worked with new and existing jurisdictions to set up software as they need. This includes creating and editing users, applications, workflows, requirements and inspections, departments, form letters, fees, violations, etc.
- SPECIAL PROJECTS: Handled a variety of projects including graphic design work, proposals, and reports
- HELPDESK: Assisted jurisdiction members and citizens with questions about the software though calls and online tickets. This includes troubleshooting, giving walk-throughs of the software, handling reported issues, etc.
Public Relations Manager and Account Relations Intern
Bayou Country Club April 2017 - March 2018
- Maintained a relationship between BCC and the public through email campaigns, informative videos, event flyers, an social media posts
- Arranged summer events
Social Media Manager/Web Editor
Garde Voir Ci Online Magazine August 2016 - December 2016
- Wrote copy and created multimedia elements for Garde Voir Ci's social media accounts
- Managed Garde Voir Ci's website which included, but was not limited to, determining page layouts and using basic HTML and CSS coding for styling
Online Editor
The Nicholls Worth June 2016 - December 2016
- Oversaw The Nicholls Worth's transition from a traditional college newspaper to a more online-oriented student media outlet
- Collected and organized analytics for The Nicholls Worth's website and social media accounts to gauge effectiveness of the transition
- Worked closely with the advertising division of Student Publications to create the first online advertising opportunities for The Nicholls Worth
- Discussed online story ideas and assignments with other members of the editorial board
- Managed The Nicholls Worth’s website and social media accounts
- Managed multimedia elements for online content
- Made final edits to online stories
Editor in Chief
The Nicholls Worth May 2015 - June 2016
- Oversaw all aspects of the newspaper
- Made editorial decisions regarding the newspaper
- Was responsible for giving the final review to all content
- Implemented an online story schedule for the first time in Nicholls Worth history
Design/Graphics Editor
Garde Voir Ci Online Magazine January 2016 - May 2016
- Worked with other members of the editorial board to determine what graphic elements were needed throughout the magazine
- Created infographics and other visuals using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Teaching Assistant
Nicholls State University Department of Mass Communication September 2015 - December 2015
- Guided publication design students through the understanding of basic design principles and the use of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator alongside the instructor
Section Editor
La Pirogue May 2015 - July 2015
- Determined the layout and design of spreads within a section of the yearbook
- Used Adobe InDesign to lay out copy, photos and other elements
Design and Layout Editor
The Nicholls Worth August 2014 -May 2015
- Used Adobe InDeisgn and Photoshop to lay out and edit stories, pictures and advertisements for The Nicholls Worth
- Mediated between advertising and photo staffs to ensure that all necessary elements for the paper were available and had met basic requirements
Social Media Manager
The Nicholls Worth August 2013 - May 2014
- Managed The Nicholls Worth's website and social media accounts
Honors and Awards
Spirit Award
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Best News Story
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Editor's Choice Award
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Best Graphic
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