education

The University of Oklahoma | Price College of Business

Candidate for Master of Business Administration | December 2024

  • Media Management Certificate

  • Relevant Coursework: Quantitative Analysis, Managerial Economics, Financial Management, Management Information Systems, Organizational Behavior, and Growth Strategies

The University of Oklahoma | Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a Minor in General Business | May 2023

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.89

  • Relevant Coursework: Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Publications, Public Relations Research, Crisis Communication, Media Law, Media Writing and Storytelling, Introduction to Marketing, Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Computer-Based Information Systems, and Business Finance

work experience

The University of Oklahoma’s Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy

Marketing Graduate Assistant / July 2023 – Present

  • Strategize and execute OU’s “There’s Only One” rebrand campaign through print, website and social media collateral

  • Research, write and share academic research press releases that have been featured in Vox and Forbes

  • Plan and launch a recruitment campaign for new GeoEnergy Engineering degree backed by a $250,000 gift

  • Conceptualize and implement a marketing plan and branding for a new Sustainable Energy Systems certificate program

Communications and Marketing Intern / January 2021 – June 2023

  • Designed and implemented several Giving Day communication campaigns that targeted over 5,000 contacts and raised over $3 million

  • Organized and planned four large-scale VIP events and galas attended by 750+ attendees

  • Supported the development of the College’s strategic plan in tandem with the University’s “Lead On” strategic plan

  • Won six awards from the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association for marketing and public relations efforts

The Chickasaw Nation

Social Media Intern / June 2022 – Present

  • Strategize and develop high-level tribal government initiatives like executive department communications, cultural preservation and government service awareness campaigns

  • Supported the launch of a Pinterest account, helping generate 3.4k monthly visits

Burson (formerly Hill & Knowlton)

Technology Sector Intern / June 2024 – August 2024

  • Engaged in day-to-day account responsibilities, including writing and editing news releases, stories, pitches, media advisories, creating media lists and taking detailed notes during client and internal team meetings

  • Supported key clients, including Bose, Oracle, All Nippon Airways, Union Pacific, Spotify, Etsy and Options Clearing Corporation

  • Conducted in-depth research and contributed to pitch development for new business prospects for various Fortune 500 companies

leadership & service

President’s Community Scholars

The University of Oklahoma / Social Media & Marketing Chair / August 2019 – May 2023

  • Member of presidential program recognizing the top 3% of all incoming OU students

  • Managed and led a 5-person team to plan and create content for social media and special publications

  • Facilitated and reported on weekly meetings, retreats, panels and seminars that focus on leadership and service

Campus Activities Council’s Homecoming Reunion Week

The University of Oklahoma / Public Relations Coordinator / February 2020 – October 2022

  • Designed and managed social media content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

  • Committee member for OU’s largest student-run event

  • Coordinated and facilitated event logistics for nearly 30,000 students, alumni and community members

awards & honors

The University of Oklahoma

  • Student Employee of the Year Honoree (2022)

  • President’s Honor Roll (2020, 2021, 2022)

  • Dean’s Honor Roll (2019)

Oklahoma College Public Relations Association

  • Grand Award: Promotional Category for Trailblazer Gala (2022)

  • Grand Award: Before & After category for Future Students Webpage (2021)

  • Grand Award: Special Publications category for Ronnie K. Irani Center for Energy Solutions 2020 Donor Report (2021)

  • Excellence Award: Shoe String category for Video Featurette (2022)

  • Honorable Mention in the Special Publications category for Mewbourne College Strategic Plan (2022)