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Professional Summary

Strategic and creative marketing professional with a degree in Advertising from Ball State University and hands-on experience in digital strategy, content creation, and cross-platform marketing. Skilled in developing campaigns, optimizing brand presence, and translating ideas into compelling, results-driven content. Experience spans SEO optimization, social media management, multimedia production, and market research, with a focus on combining creativity and data for measurable impact. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Figma, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, AI-powered creative tools, and other modern marketing platforms.

Core Competencies

Skills

Technical Skills

Digital Marketing Strategy & Campaign Planning
Audience Targeting & Customer Journey Optimization
Graphic Design & Visual Branding
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Ad Budgeting & Campaign Spend Optimization
Social Media Strategy & Community Engagement
Data Analysis & KPI Tracking
Content Development & Brand Messaging
SEO Optimization (Page, Image, & Metadata)
AI-Assisted Content Creation & Multimedia Production
Research, Analysis & Strategic Recommendations
Presentation Design & Data Visualization
Campaign Analytics & Performance Optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Client Communication
Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
Creative Concept Development & Copywriting

Marketing Tools: Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Hubspot, TikTok Business

Analytics Platforms: Google Analytics, Indeed Employer Analytics

Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva

Web Tools: Squarespace, Wix, Figma, Canva, Framer, Wordpress (basic), internal proprietary CMS tools

AI Tools: ChatGPT, Manus.im, Perplexity.ai, Claude.ai, Leonardo.ai, Loveart.ai, Loveable.dev, Scout.new, NotebookLM, EllevenLabs, Google's Gemini, n8n.io

Experience

Marketing & Digital Strategy Intern, DaMar Staffing Solutions

The Wide Horizon Internship

Indianapolis, IN | 2025, June – August, 9 Weeks

  • Developed a complete mini digital strategy for Liberty Grove School, including brand pillars, audience targeting, KPI framework, and an interactive digital tour concept to support enrollment growth.

  • Implemented full SEO optimization for the DaMar website, writing page descriptions, titles, and image alt text to improve search visibility and accessibility.

  • Created step-by-step documentation for Teachable course setup, publishing, and access management to ensure consistent, secure use of the platform.

  • Produced trend report presentations with multi-category charts and insights for CHW home visits and call success rates, turning raw data into actionable visuals.

  • Created an AI-powered demo ad for QuitNowIndiana using ElevenLabs, NotebookLM, and Canva/Manus to showcase rapid, low-cost multimedia content production.

  • Assembled recruiter-ready candidate profiles with summaries, target roles, ideal company matches, and local open opportunities to streamline talent outreach.

  • Set up DaMar’s Instagram account and linked it with the company Facebook page to enable cross-platform posting and future campaigns.

  • Developed an enrollment marketing plan for Liberty Grove with prioritized tactics and budget recommendations to maximize impact with high priority and low priority options.

  • Curated multiple research documents on tools, platforms, and strategic opportunities, providing analysis, step-by-step guides, and actionable recommendations to support organizational decision-making.

Digital Marketer, FindBCBAs LLC

Indianapolis, IN | 2024 – 2025

  • Helped design and execute digital marketing campaigns for multiple autism clinics nationwide to address current staffing and patient needs.

  • Helped develop performance-driven campaigns, while analyzing metrics such as CTR, CPC, and conversions to make data-informed adjustments for maximum ROI.

  • Generated daily reports on advertising performance and budget.

  • Assisted with ad creation for recruiting campaigns on platforms like Indeed and TikTok.

  • Helped create campaigns, resulting in measurable increases in brand visibility and customer engagement.

  • Contributed to the development of marketing materials including web copy, basic graphics, and social posts.

  • Supported design and creative projects across branding and site updates.

Digital Creator Internship for Startup BrightKyte LLC

Indianapolis, IN | 2023, May - July, 9 Weeks

  • Designed graphics for clients' social media.

  • Supported the sales/marketing team with promotional visual content.

  • Learned to work with startup branding and internal campaign needs.

Freelance Social Media Production and Advertising for TinyStories.tv

Indianapolis, IN | 2019 – Present

  • Utilize AI design tools to streamline production and delivery to multiple clients

  • Designed short-form promotional videos using AI tools and Canva.

  • Helped produce branded visual content for small businesses and creative startups.

  • Provided remote creative assistance for digital advertising concepts.

Media Freelancer Motion Color Sound LLC

Indianapolis, IN | 2019 – 2020

  • Helped create social media content for multiple clients in all industries including, healthcare, apparel, and financial sectors.

  • Provided remote creative assistance for digital advertising concepts.

Experience
Education

Education

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Advertising
Ball State University | Muncie, IN | 2019 – 2023

College of Communication, Information, and Media Dean’s List
(2021–2022) (2022-2023)

Google Ads
Measurement Certification

HubSpot
Content Marketing Certification

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