EXPERIENCE

Senior Marketing & Communications Manager
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)
Charleston, SC | May 2020 – July 2026
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Led statewide marketing and communications strategy for SCRA and its investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., promoting South Carolina's technology and innovation ecosystem.
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Developed and executed integrated marketing campaigns highlighting the impact of startup investments, academic research commercialization, and economic development initiatives.
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Produced compelling multimedia content including videos, commercials, podcasts, webinars, photography, digital advertising, and creative assets across multiple platforms.
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Managed daily content strategy and execution for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X, increasing brand awareness and engagement.
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Wrote and managed internal and external communications, including email marketing campaigns, newsletters, website content, executive messaging, and social media.
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Planned and executed statewide media campaigns from concept through production, collaborating with creative teams, agencies, and media partners.
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Authored press releases and media materials that generated regional and national media coverage.
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Managed relationships with external vendors and agencies for two complete website redesigns and numerous marketing initiatives.
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Planned and supported corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, and innovation ecosystem programs across South Carolina.
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Represented SCRA at statewide conferences, trade shows, and industry events as a communications and brand ambassador.
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Led cross-functional internal teams and external partners on high-profile marketing, communications, and statewide collaborative initiatives.

Graphic Designer
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Charleston, SC | January 2018 – April 2020
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Designed high-impact digital and print marketing materials supporting MUSC, MUSC Health, and university research initiatives.
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Created annual reports, advertising campaigns, brochures, publications, presentations, environmental graphics, and branded collateral.
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Produced video content, motion graphics, digital assets, and multimedia communications for internal and external audiences.
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Collaborated with researchers, physicians, and leadership to develop creative campaigns promoting groundbreaking medical research and healthcare initiatives.
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Contributed to enterprise-wide communication strategies and marketing campaigns under tight deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
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Developed creative for statewide advertising campaigns including television commercials, bus wraps, vehicle graphics, animated digital ads, and brand awareness initiatives.

Marketing Director
Belfair Plantation
Bluffton, SC | October 2013 – December 2017
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Directed all marketing, branding, and communications initiatives for a private luxury golf and residential community.
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Designed and produced all print and digital marketing collateral, advertisements, promotional materials, and member communications.
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Planned and managed annual advertising campaigns and marketing budgets.
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Served as webmaster, maintaining website content, user experience, and member services.
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Expanded and managed the organization's social media presence and digital marketing strategy.
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Served as in-house photographer and videographer, producing promotional photography and video content.
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Planned and executed member events, tournaments, and community engagement initiatives.

Composing Director & Graphic Designer
Dix Communications
Cambridge, OH | December 2012 – September 2013
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Managed the composing department while supervising production workflow and daily operations.
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Designed newspapers, magazines, advertisements, booklets, and other print publications.
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Prepared files for commercial printing while maintaining quality control and production deadlines.
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Edited website content and supported digital publishing initiatives.
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Supervised department staff and coordinated production schedules.

Creative Services Coordinator
Chicago Sky (WNBA)
Skokie, IL | May 2012 – November 2012
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Designed all digital and print marketing materials supporting the WNBA franchise.
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Managed daily website updates, web graphics, advertising, and digital content.
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Supervised creative department interns and coordinated daily assignments.
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Produced game-day graphics and visual assets while working alongside television production crews during live broadcasts.
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Created promotional materials supporting ticket sales, sponsorships, fan engagement, and community outreach.

