Experience
Highlighted Skills:
Strategic Communication, Campaign Development, Strong Writing Skills, Press Release & Press Kits, Event Planning & Management, Customer Service
Venue Assistant & Public Relations Intern, Port 393 - Holland, MI
June 2021 - April 2022
Created strategic communication collateral that increased corporate event bookings by 20%.
Planned and executed strategic communication for new venue launch, including writing press releases, media lists, event planning, and strategic messaging.
Assisted in planning, management, and set up of over 65 successful events, ensuring guest satisfaction and event quality.
Sales Associate, Orangetheory Fitness - Holland, MI
September 2020Â - June 2021
Efficient and effective sales associate for Orangetheory Fitness.
Insured optimal guest experience, generated and pursued potential new member leads.
Organized fundraisers that resulted in hundreds of dollars in donations for Dance Marathon and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
Public Relations Intern, CASA Hope College - Holland, MI
October 2019 - March 2020
Created biannual newsletter distributed to thousands of key stakeholders.
Strengthened social media presence through Facebook and Instagram campaigns, increasing Instagram following by 100%. Created and posted message-driven content online to engage key stakeholders.
Intern at Options and Advocacy for McHenry County,  Leadership Greater McHenry County - Woodstock, IL
June 2019 - July 202
Attended community meetings of health professionals, contributing to a richer understanding of the McHenry County Health System.
Designed marketing materials for annual fundraising events, monitored Facebook post interaction analytics, and updated agency brochure.
Shadowed executive directors of three non-profits, to develop problem-solving, collaboration, and decision making skills.
Developed leadership skills through an 8 week intensive training program focused on effective communication, forward thinking, and building community.
Education & Community Engagement
Hope College
August 2018 - May 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Political Science ​
Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association
September 2020Â - Present
Awarded to juniors with a GPA of 3.7 or higher in the Communication Major.
Pi Sigma Alpha National Honors Society
September 2020Â - Present
Display academic rigor within the Political Science major.
Dance Marathon Fundraising Committee
November 2019 - May 2022
Assisted organizing 4 large fundraisers, helping raise thousands of dollars for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
Supervised donations during Dance Marathon Fundraiser.
Various event planning responsibilities.
Sigma Iota Beta
February 2019 - May 2022
Planned philanthropic events with West Michigan Miracle League, organizing over 80 volunteers for a day of service.
Assisted planning the Centennial Celebration, bringing together decades of Sibylline Sorority Members.
Planned fall formal, securing lodging and logistics for 160 people.