Education
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Bachelor of Arts, Grand Valley State University Major: Public Relations and Advertising
Minor: Philosophy
Graduation: December 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Grand Valley State University Major: Legal Studies
Graduation: December 2013
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Experience
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Branding Consultant at eduPARTS. Grand Rapids MI. December 2017-May 2018
-Developed advertising content to reach a highly specific audience
-Consulted with industry experts to better target an educational audience
-Produced consistent content to promote an emerging brand identity
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Marketing Manager at No Label 616. Grand Rapids MI. October 2014-October 2017
-Maintained website and webstore. Drafted copy for sales ads, social media, and website.
-Managed 4-12 silkscreen client accounts monthly.​
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Event Coordinator in Grand Rapids, MI. July 2012-2017
-Organized, promoted, and produced concerts and fundraiser shows 15-30 times annually
in association with the Spoke Folks, Ferris Coffee and Nut, and the DAAC.
-Coordinated 4 National and 2 International tours on behalf of Grand Rapids musicians.​
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Marketing and Communications Intern at Count Your Lucky Stars Records in Williamston, MI. August 2015-June 2016
-Published and collaborated on content for Social Media and record release public relations.
-Helped maintain website and profiles on facebook, twitter, and instagram.​
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Legal Assistant Intern at Allegan County Legal Assistance Center in Allegan, MI. July 2012-July 2013
-Assisted patrons with filings to make sure case deadlines were met.
-Gained experience in legal/office procedures and a better understanding of how civil courts
operate.
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Other Experience and Skills
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-Expert in event organization, promotion, and production via work with Cadillac Area Community Foundation, YMCA, The DAAC, Spoke Folks, and Spotlight Productions.
-Versed in website design and maintenance via WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix.
-Proficient in Social Media, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, digital printing procedures.
-Skilled in writing press releases as well as grassroots, digital, and creative promotional campaigns.
-Experienced in high volume and fast paced work environment with strict deadlines.
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