Public Relations Experience
April 2024 - Present
Social Media Specialist | Barnes & Noble
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Coordinated with rest of management team and other social media specialist to plan content schedules and strategies to increase viewership, engagement, and follower count on B&N Reston Instagram account
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Maintained consistent posting schedule while balancing other management and daily operational tasks
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Created graphics to promote upcoming events and promotions
March 2025 - Present
Events Coordinator | Barnes & Noble
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Planned and coordinated with team to execute events including midnight book releases and author signings
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Collaborated with Kids Department Specialist for children’s events
January 2022 - August 2022
Public Relations Contact | Palmyra
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Utilized the band's resources and personal research to find news publications and other media outlets to cover the band's singles released in the lead up to the release of their debut EP, in order to gain exposure and social media attention
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Organized contact lists to keep the band informed, and effectively focused the band's promotional endeavors
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Efforts resulted in Palmyra being featured in multiple publications, including The Bluegrass Situation and Queer Country, as well as their song "Park Bench" included in an episode of internationally acclaimed podcast Welcome To Night Vale
August 2021 - May 2022
Social Media Manager | JMU Rocky Horror
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Created graphics and produced videos for club's Instagram and Twitter accounts
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Assisted in development of club Tik Tok account
Creative Experience
May 2026 - Present
Commerciality Specialist | Barnes & Noble
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Worked with management team and booksellers to execute strategies regarding placement of key book titles, building attractive displays, and highlighting promotions
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Created graphics and signage for displays, tables, and promotions
May 2021 - February 2022
Senior Editor & Voiceover Talent | Music Daily
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Post production for video and podcast content on music news site Music Daily (editing, animation, audio mixing, and graphics creation)
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Represented the production team on artist interviews
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Trained new production team members, fielded questions, and collaborated on changes to graphics/site design
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Collaborated with the content team on sections of scripts as well as articles for the site
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Voice over talent for specific segments of video and podcast content
December 2021 - January 2022
Video Editor | Karl Stoll & the Danger Zone
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Project-based video editing; created promotional video for Karl Stoll and the Danger Zone
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Took provided footage and cut it together; utilized various post production techniques to ensure the finished product matched the mood and tone of the material
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Collaborated with artists to realize their creative vision
August 2021 - May 2022
Video Producer | JMU Rocky Horror
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Filmed and edited promotional videos for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 shadowcast performances which were subsequently posted on club social media accounts
Leadership Experience
June 2026 - Present
Lead Bookseller | Barnes & Noble
January 2024 - June 2026
Senior Bookseller | Barnes & Noble
August 2021 - May 2022
President | JMU Rocky Horror
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Presided over bimonthly meetings, as well as assisted directors in leading thrice weekly rehearsals
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Organized and reserved space for meetings, rehearsals, and other club events
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Worked with venues to book performances
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Built club membership and interest back up following inactivity during the pandemic
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Facilitated the raising of over $2000 in donations to the club during the Spring 2022 shows
Education
August 2018 - August 2022
James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Design, Concentration in Digital Video and Cinema, Music Industry Minor
Magna Cum Laude; GPA 3.77
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Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Adobe (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, Illustrator, & InDesign), Canva
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Familiarity with Final Cut Pro X, iMovie, ProTools
Additional Experience
May 2023 - Present
Bookseller | Barnes & Noble (Reston, VA)
May 2021 - August 2021
Sales Associate | Torrid (Chantilly, VA)
July 2020 - August 2020
Sales Associate | Staples (Fairfax, VA)
May 2019 - August 2019; December 2019 - January 2020
Sales Associate | Torrid (Tyson's Corner, VA)
December 2013 - December 2019