PROFILE
Strategic communications professional with a foundation in community engagement, storytelling, and relationship-building. Experience spans marketing, public relations, outreach, and event-based initiatives across academic and organizational settings, with a strong ability to connect with diverse audiences and create meaningful, people-centered experiences. Known for translating needs into effective communication and engagement strategies, with a growing interest in roles focused on program coordination, student engagement, and community impact.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Outreach Specialist | Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services (March 2026 – Present)
• Communicate with clients and families to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate documentation and support follow-up processes
• Assist in service coordination while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Prestige Beauty Advisor | Ulta Beauty (February 2025 – March 2026)
• Deliver consultative, client-centered experiences by translating customer needs into personalized recommendations
• Support in-store events, brand activations, and experiential initiatives to drive engagement
• Build relationships with customers to create a positive, people-centered environment
PR & Marketing Intern | MS Department of Archives & History (June 2025 – July 2025)
• Developed written content for marketing, public relations, and institutional communications
• Supported event coverage and outreach initiatives through coordination and content creation
• Assisted in campaign planning, including messaging development and concept creation
Social Media Intern | USM Fraternity & Sorority Life (September 2023 – April 2024)
• Planned and coordinated content calendars to support student engagement and event promotion
• Collaborated with campus partners to align messaging with institutional branding
• Analyzed engagement trends to inform communication strategies
Digital Marketing Intern | Key to Success, LLC (May 2023 – July 2023)
• Supported digital marketing strategy through content planning and performance analysis
• Evaluated engagement data and recommended improvements to increase reach
• Assisted with event promotion and outreach initiatives
Prime Student Digital Brand Ambassador | Riddle & Bloom (December 2022 – April 2023)
• Executed social media campaigns to promote Prime Student, creating consistent content and driving peer engagement
• Promoted brand initiatives through targeted outreach and on-campus activations
• Drove sign-ups through strategic sharing of promotional content and engagement tactics
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Founder & Co-Organizer | Nita’s Way of Giving (December 2018 – Present)
• Co-founded a community initiative providing food assistance to 25+ families during the holiday season
• Promoted initiative through community engagement and communication efforts
• Collaborated with community leaders to organize resources, logistics, and distribution
• Planned and executed outreach efforts to identify families in need and coordinate donations
Founder | Eagles After Similar Yearnings (April 2023 – Present)
• Coordinated mentorship initiatives and community-building efforts
• Developed programs focused on networking and retention
• Founded a mentorship organization supporting minority freshmen
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi – Master of Arts in Communications, December 2025
University of Southern Mississippi – Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication, Black Studies Minor, May 2024
CERTIFICATIONS
Hootsuite Platform Certification | HubSpot Digital Advertising Certification | HubSpot Content Marketing Certification