Resume
Work
Experience
2020 - Present
YouTube Content Creator
Built and currently manage a digital platform dedicated to helping World of Warcraft players enhance their competitive performance through strategic insights, gameplay analysis, and commentary on game-related news. Grew an engaged community to 33,000+ subscribers over five years, fostering ongoing discussion and player development.
2023 - 2024
Grandview Realty
Managed real estate listings across the greater Chicagoland area, leveraging MLS Database, Zillow, Realtor.com, and targeted social media promotions on Facebook and Instagram to maximize property visibility. Designed and implemented workflow systems that improved listing efficiency by 30%, streamlining operations and optimizing market reach. Updated brand assets, company logo, website, and worked with agents to execute marketing campaigns. Planned and executed charity events for local food drives and animal adoption events.
2016 - 2022
Windmill Ginger Brew
Oversaw daily operations of a start-up ginger brew company, collaborating closely with the owner to streamline processes and drive growth. Coordinated and scheduled weekly Farmers Market events across Chicagoland, ensuring strong brand visibility. Assisted in product production and inventory management to maintain quality and supply consistency. Led all digital marketing efforts, managing social media, website content, and email campaigns—resulting in a 36% increase in daily site views within two years.
2018 - 2019
American Marketing & Publishing
Led multi-platform SEO marketing initiatives, onboarding small business owners to improve online visibility. Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Data Analyst teams to develop data-driven strategies. Managed a portfolio of 80 accounts across the Northern Illinois Region, ensuring consistency and accuracy across social media profiles for maximum SEO optimization.
2017 - 2018
Aurora University | Graphics Artist
During my time as a Multimedia Intern at Aurora University, I leveraged my background in graphic design and communication to create compelling video content for university-wide marketing efforts. I conducted interviews with graduating seniors, producing a testimonial-driven video showcased at the graduation ceremony to inspire future prospective students. Additionally, I collaborated with students across nursing, education, and athletics programs, crafting engaging visual narratives that highlighted the university’s diverse academic and extracurricular offerings. To further support the communication team, I developed custom After Effects video templates, ensuring seamless branding for future university productions.
2015 - 2017
Aurora University | Ambassador
While working in the Admissions Office at Aurora University, I worked with prospective students and assisted with administrative tasks. This included campus tours, open houses, networking events, and marketing efforts. My first year I was a student ambassador, and my second year I worked as the team lead, where I worked alongside the campus admission staff and assisted in overseeing the 30 student ambassadors.
Education
2014 - 2018
Aurora University - B.A.
Communication Studies Major
Psychology Minor
While earning my Communication degree, I concentrated on multimedia disciplines including Graphic Design, Photography, Film, and Animation. These courses gave me hands-on experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and shaped my creative approach to visual storytelling.
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I chose to minor in Psychology to deepen my understanding of human behavior—how people perceive and respond to visual media, branding, and marketing strategies. This combination of creative and cognitive insight continues to inform my work across coaching, content creation, and audience engagement.
Skills
& Expertise
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Premiere
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Illustrator
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DSLR Photography & Video
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Microsoft Suite
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Written Copy
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Team Management
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Project Management
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Organization
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Analytics
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SEO Marketing
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Problem-solving
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Event Planning
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Thumbnail Creation
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Merchandising
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Closed Caption
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Social Media Management
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Search Engine Optimization