Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Public relations professional with three years of expertise in media relations, social media integration, event planning and management, client counseling, writing, editing and administrative services. Skilled in organization, problem-solving and building relationships. Has held positions in the professional services, arts and association sectors. Currently working on a masters in public affairs with a concentration in community and economic development. Writes on urban design, development and design issues at www.theblackurbanist.com.

Work History

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Graduate Research Assistant
• August 2010 to Present

• Research and write academic papers, book chapters and reports for on immigrant and Latino issues.
  -Assist with event planning and set-up for events put on by the political science department.
  -Assist with administrative tasks in political science department.

• Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Triad
• Founder/Executive Director
• January 2010 to Present

• -Produced and facilitated 7 professional development events within first year of operation
  -Chair and run board of directors
  -Provide advice and support to young nonprofit professionals
  -Maintain website and marketing materials

• Right Management
• Office Administrator
• January 2009 to April 2010

• -Process work order and technical support requests for Career Management Consultants and Right Management Candidates.
  -Organize and write procedures for daily technology coach operations.
  -Provide technical customer service to an average of 15–20 candidates daily.
  -Serve on Office Administrator focus team to improve processes and professionalism across administrative team.

• Fleishman-Hillard International Communications
• Intern
• August 2008 to November 2008

• -Provided research and data entry for North Carolina office of worldwide communication firm.
  -Created editorial calendars and media lists using Cision MediaSource and MyEdCals.com.
  -Compiled media coverage reports for three clients.
  -Worked with three client teams to brainstorm campaign strategies.

• Council For Entrepreneurial Development
• Program Coordinator-Entrepreneurial Programs
• January 2011 to July 2008

• -Provided marketing and event planning for membership-based nonprofit organization focused on entrepreneurship.
  -Managed marketing, logistics and execution for gala awards ceremony and lunch-and-learn workshop.
  -Wrote marketing copy for program emails and online calendar of events.
  -Edited organization blogs and wikis using Movable Type, Adobe Contribute and Near-Time.

Education

• UNC-Greensboro
• Master of Public Affairs, Community and Economic Development
• 2010 - 2012

• North Carolina State University
• Communication, Public Relations, Spanish
• 2004 - 2007