Resume
Communications Experience
July 2020 - Present
Peculiar On Purpose / Founder, Writer, Editor
Book Publication (May-Dec 2022)
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Used MS Word, Canva, and Adobe Acrobat to write, edit, design,
and format 173-page guided journal, which included original
writing prompts, self-assessment exercises, personalized prayers
and notes, and workbook-style topical studies, for December 2022 print production. -
Oversaw publishing and dissemination process by obtaining proper ISBN numbers and official U.S. ISBN Agency at Bowker registration and managed product inventory and distribution via Shopify, Square, and Amazon eCommerce platforms.
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Communicated with various printing companies in U.S., China,
and India to secure high-quality, affordable printing for hardcover, wire-bound journals. -
Wrote, edited, and designed visuals and copy for journal launch campaign via social media and newsletter.
Social Media, Graphic Design & Content Creation:
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Weekly write, edit, and publish relevant, engaging blog posts (typically 600+ words) about spirituality, black community, and women’s and minority issues for promotion on company website, newsletter, and social media channels.
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Use graphic design and visual editing tools to create
and publish graphics, photos, visuals, reels, and videos to
advance company brand on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube,
and Pinterest. -
Write captivating, SEO friendly content and captions to boost engagement on published social media content.
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Design, edit, and publish monthly newsletter for 100+ subscribers.
Event Planning, Management & People Engagement:
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Plan, host, and facilitate monthly events and social
gatherings to engage and connect women throughout
Dallas—Fort Worth metroplex.
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Research and secure venue locations while partnering with
local small businesses for cross-brand promotion and support
during events. -
Write, edit, design, and publish event copy and advertisements for promotion on social media channels and various event management websites. Strategize and execute social media campaigns to increase event promotion and brand visibility.
August 2015 - August 2020
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) / Publications Officer (TS/SCI W/Full Scope Polygraph)
Editorial Tradecraft:
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Daily used Microsoft Word to edit, format, and disseminate
hundreds of Finished Intelligence products—including complex multimedia graphics, dynamic PDFs, interactive visuals, and
multi-page assessments for high-priority Intelligence Community
and US Government customers and publication to the CIA World Intelligence Review (WIRe). -
Applied Directorate of Analysis (DA) Style, branding, and
general editorial tradecraft to support DA mission in producing
all-source analysis.
Project Management:
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Co-led overall production and publication process for hundreds of various products in support of the 2020 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
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Managed publication of six multifaceted briefing books and primers, each complete with numerous detailed graphics and map visuals, and more than a hundred source references.
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Oversaw production planning meetings and timeline creation and regularly communicated project statuses with various stakeholders and team members.
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Partnered with Imaging and Publishing Support (IPS) to ensure accuracy in printed products. Coordinated post-mortem project sessions with team members and management to discuss best practices and improvement areas for future tasks.
Cross-Office Mission Support:
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Served as lead editor (2017-19) for Africa Mission Center.
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Received weekly French lessons (verbal and written).
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Assisted in proofreading for President’s Daily Brief (PDB)
content and quality-control review and publication of daily
WIRe articles. -
Co-edited and formatted 2016 CIA Today Transition books for incoming administration.
September 2014 - July 2015
Foster Care 2 Success / Communications Manager
Social Media & Brand Management:
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Developed social media campaigns to 1) strengthen organization’s brand identity for annual care package program for 2,500+ foster youth and 2) to engage foster youth while promoting program and organizational value to stakeholders.
Web Design & Content Creation:
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Designed Aim Higher Fellowship Program webpage, article visuals, and infographics detailing organization’s funding requirements and promoting social media best practices for college students.
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Researched daily foster care news and legislation to write
and edit weekly blog posts while managing Wordpress CMS. -
Implemented internal communications strategy and policies
to structure organization’s brand.
Communications Experience
August 2012 - September 2014
Recruiter.com / Online Editor
Website Management:
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Remotely managed 50+ writers and entire editorial department. Daily edited, uploaded, and published 10+ articles for 2 million monthly website visitors and 45k newsletter subscribers.
Content Creation:
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Wrote 800+ thought-provoking articles that addressed millennial success, women’s workplace issues, and following passion.
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Created annual Recruitment Technology Trends report disseminated to thousands of recruiting and HR professionals.
Collaboration & Social Media:
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Conducted interviews and established partnerships with new contributing writers for platform.
Managed work-related Twitter and Google+ accounts. Built and engaged members of company Google+ group. Daily promoted website content via social media accounts.
Education
2012
Arizona State University / B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications
Summa Cum Laude
Skills
& Expertise
Microsoft Office Suite, CMS, WordPress, SEO, HTML, AP Style, Project Management, Adobe Acrobat, Canva web/graphic design, Hootsuite, Social media content creation (posts, stories, reels, captions, pins, etc.) and platform management including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, Twitter