Resume

Experience

4-H Program Coordinator – University of Illinois Extension: Woodstock, IL, August 2024 – Present

Program Coordination and Development

• Planned educational activities in collaboration with 4-H Youth Development Educator.
• Identified program needs and supported underserved youth audiences.
• Evaluated activities and implemented improvements for program success.
• Maintained administrative records and provided monthly reports.

Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development

• Recruited, trained, and supported adult 4-H volunteers.
• Ensured program safety through risk management and clear procedures.

Marketing & Networking

• Developed and executed marketing plans to recruit participants and volunteers across various different digital platforms.
• Partnered with community organizations to assess needs and grow programs.

Lindenhurst Pageant Director – Village of Lindenhurst: Lindenhurst, IL, August 2024 – Present

• Oversaw all aspects of pageant production, from contestant recruitment to event execution, ensuring a seamless experience for participants and attendees
• Managed event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, and scheduling, to deliver a successful event
• Developed marketing and promotional strategies, leveraging social media and community outreach to increase participation and audience engagement

Social Media Ambassador – University of Mississippi: Oxford, MS May 2023 – December 2023

• Developed and managed engaging content across three social media platforms for the College of Liberal Art
• Conducted student interviews to showcase success stories and promote college initiatives
• Captured and edited high-quality photographs of college events to enhance online presence

Assistant Manager and Marketing Intern – Dewitt Marine: Bellaire, MI Summer 2022 and Summer 2023

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand visibility
• Produced and launched a video series covering various boating topics, enhancing customer engagement
• Supervised and supported staff in executing daily tasks to ensure smooth marina operations
• Managed day-to-day marina activities, including boat cleaning, fueling, and rental coordination

Manager – Rosati’s Pizza: Lindenhurst, IL June 2018 – May 2022

• Trained and onboarded new employees, demonstrating job responsibilities and exemplary customer service standards
• Mastered and performed various roles, including front counter customer service, food preparation, and cooking
• Managed nightly close-out processes, including reconciling financial transactions and ensuring accurate end-of-day reports

Education

Bachelor of Science Integrated Marketing Communication May 2024 University of Mississippi: Oxford, MS

Associate of Arts May 2022 College of Lake County: Grayslake, IL

Skills

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Access, AP Style, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Canva

Organizations

• The Ole Miss Big Event Executive Board
  • Organized the logistics of three main events through the year
• Alpha Delta Pi Sorority – Delta Sigma Chapter
  • Class Representative for Officer Selection: Participated in officer interviews, ensuring alignment with chapter goals
  • Membership Selection Committee: Assisted in selecting new members to uphold chapter standards
  • Active Alumni Support in Graphic Design: Provided ongoing graphic design assistance to enhance sorority branding
• Student Activities Association
  • Directed the planning and execution of various campus events, including pageants, ensuring successful and engaging student experiences
• Leadership and Engagement Ambassadors
  • Planned and coordinated a leadership summit to empower and connect campus organizations
  • Facilitated connections between students and campus organizations to foster involvement and community
• Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team
  • Organized and Facilitated Statewide Leadership Conference: Planned and coordinated a youth leadership conference, enhancing leadership skills and community engagement
  • Social Media Content Strategy and Execution: Created and executed content to boost online engagement and expand the 4-H community’s presence

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