Professional Statement
Multifaceted Communications Specialist energetically helping clients effectively communicate both internally and externally. A driven professional with a strong creative sense, excellent writing skills, and the ability to organize and manage both teams and projects. Highly organized and possesses exceptional writing and editing skills. Dedicated to utilizing knowledge of social media communications to manage online impressions and produce relevant content. Positioned to leverage skills and passion for communication to drive positive change in my community as part of a new team.
Highlights
Skills & Abilities
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Ability to multitask and adapt
- Works well in high stress situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional problem solver
Technical Attributes
- Experienced with WordPress site building
- Practiced with Wix website building
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with SPSS
- Skillful with Canva
- Proficient with Hootsuite
Professional Experience
Michigan Women Forward, Detroit, MI
November 2020 – April 2021
Marketing and Communications Intern
- Led an interdepartmental team to launch the HERstory Museum Gift Shop holiday marketing campaign. This campaign resulted in more than $2,000 of additional fundraising and increased community support for the Michigan Women’s Historical museum after the social media post had over 1.4k viewers.
- Managed the updates and organization of MWF’s WordPress website resulting in a 32% increase in traffic and an increase in engagement.
- Created social media communication strategy, created branded and engaging visual content, and wrote and scheduled posts for targeted audiences resulting in a steady increase of Facebook and Instagram page follows.
- Researched and selected 21 entrepreneurs to be featured in the 2020 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide. Successful management of communications with small business owners allowed their story to be told while promoting their business and resulted in the webpage being viewed by 3.5k consumers.
- Supported the event team in the planning, media kit creation, and social media promotion of the annual Pitch Competition as it was moved to an online platform resulting in a higher level of audience engagement and a 3,000% increase in attendance.
- Conducted research to expand CRM databases and maintained DonorPerfect database, ensuring accurate reporting and data.
Mr. B’s Roadhouse
March 2014 – December 2020
Mixologist / Barmaid
- Served each guest at a 50-seat bar courteously, quickly and efficiently
- Developed keen interpersonal communication skills
- Built a significant base of loyal clientele and return customers
My Professional Resume
Recommendations from Employers
Richard Miller- General Manager at Mr. B’s Roadhouse- ri_miller@att.net
“Anna has done a terrific job as a bartender during her tenure. She has provided results that exceed organizational goals and expectations while excelling in customer relations, building a large number of regular clientele that come specifically to see her. Anna has excellent communication skills, can work independently as well as with others, and is well organized. She would be an asset to any employer and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any endeavor she chooses to pursue.”
Hannah Heebner- Development Manager at MWF- hheebner@miwf.org
“Anna has impressed our team since her first day as an intern at Michigan Women Forward. Since her internship is entirely remote due to the pandemic, she consistently exceeds expectations in what she can accomplish in short periods of time and is highly self-motivated. Anna takes on challenging creative tasks with confidence and brings fresh perspective and a list of ideas to each project she’s assigned. When crafting messages for MWF’s social media pages, Anna’s writing is clear and engaging. She asks pointed questions and learns exceptionally quickly. I am so grateful to have Anna on my team and I trust her to continue taking on larger projects as she continues to learn.”