Resume
Experience
July 2020 - PRESENT
FRONT-END SALES ASSOCIATE
TJ Maxx
St. Charles, IL
As a proactive representative at TJ Maxx, I excel in customer communication and needs, mediating in various departments. I've successfully administered over 150 rewards cards and collaborated with a team of 100+ employees, contributing to a dynamic work environment.
January 2023
MICRO-INTERN
Global Overview Amazon Ads Partner
Remote
I played a pivotal role in analyzing content and data, presenting my findings through a professional and compelling presentation. This experience sharpened my skills in strategic problem-solving and intellectual storytelling. Additionally, I successfully simulated a remote virtual workspace, collaborating seamlessly with a team of 20 to enhance overall efficiency.
Sept. 2023 - PRESENT
FRONT DESK CLERK
Nugent Residence Hall Desk Clerk
Champaign, IL
As a residence hall desk clerk, I efficiently managed front desk operations, providing essential support to residents. Responsibilities included handling inquiries, facilitating check-ins/check-outs, and managing phone and email communications. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and a customer-focused approach in a high-traffic environment.
Extracurriculars
April 2023 - PRESENT
VP MEDIA
Illini CHAARG
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
As an active leader in Illini CHAARG, a women's fitness organization, I manage the social media account with 2,000+ followers, creating graphics and content using Canva. Collaborating with CHAARG leaders, I played a key role in achieving the 100+ membership growth this semester, and notably increased the Instagram following by 70% in five months.
Dec. 2023 - PRESENT
VP COMMUNICATIONS
Student Alumni Ambassadors
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
Elected as the 2024-2025 VP of Communications for SAA, I will uphold the prestigious role of social media relations and graphic content creation to promote our professional organization. Working directly with thousands of notable alumni across the world as well as being a direct partner with the University, we host various volunteer opportunities, charity events, promote school spirit, and more.
Sept. 2022 - PRESENT
MARKETING COMITTEE
Her Campus
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
Developed and strategically shared promotions for weekly articles through engaging Instagram stories and in-feed posts using Canva. Produced compelling photo and video content (TikTok) to enhance promotional efforts. Fostered close collaboration with chapter members, ensuring efficient fulfillment of campaign objectives and completion of social-oriented tasks.
Sept. 2022 - May 2023
CREATIVE
American Advertising Federation
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
In the Midnight Oil division, I played a key role in content design for Cloud Mountain Kombucha in Urbana. This involved close consultation with owners and professional product photography. Additionally, in the AdBuzz group, I contributed creatively to the promotional material for Nola's Rock Bar in Champaign. Utilizing Adobe Illustrator, I actively participated in a collaborative team to design content for the establishment.
Sept. 2022 - May 2023
Brand Hub Emerging Leaders Program
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
In a group with 40 other applicants, we were selected to explore the professional advertising industry in Chicago, attend workshop events, and explore industry opportunities.
We worked with companies such as The Trade Desk, Leo Burnett, TikTok headquarters, and Global Overview, an Amazon Ad partner.
Education
2022 - PRESENT
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Bachelors of Advertising and Public Relations
Champaign-Urbana, IL
During my time at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I gained a deep understanding of advertising and public relations principles, as well as honed my graphic design skills through various coursework and extracurricular activities.
2018 - 2022
ST. CHARLES EAST HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
St. Charles, IL
In high school, I developed an interest in design through FCCLA, leadership in the Student Council as the Social Media Manager, fostered intelligence through the National Honors Society, and practiced team building through running track and field.
Professional Skillset
Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Teamwork & Collaboration
Digital Marketing
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (conversational)