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Resume.

Professional Summary

Charismatic and persuasive Public Relations Specialist offering expertise in marketing, digital strategy, advertising, and media relations. Superb writer and editor adept at communicating effectively with target audiences through strategic brand management and Public Relations campaigns.

Skills

Content Strategy  Writing    Branding  Public Relations  Creative Initiatives Editing/Copy Editing Marketing Social Media Communications Technical Support Social Media Marketing Digital Analytics Journalistic Style Adobe Creative Suite  Website Design

Work Experience

November 2022 - April 2024

Marketing Manager | OWN Real Estate, WLREA

Responsible for writing, building, and executing campaigns across platforms for brand expansion. Duties include strategizing and planning for events, campaigns, and relevant content curation, maintaining social media presence across multiple channels including Instagram, Youtube, Google, LinkedIn, and more, developing written copy for video scripts and blog posts, and analyzing marketing data to develop and implement effective SEO strategies.

November 2021 - November 2022

Marketing Coordinator | OWN Real Estate, WLREA

Responsible for writing, building, and executing campaigns across platforms for brand expansion. Duties include strategizing and planning for events, campaigns, and relevant content curation, maintaining social media presence across multiple channels including Instagram, Youtube, Google, LinkedIn, and more, developing written copy for video scripts and blog posts, and analyzing marketing data to develop and implement effective SEO strategies.

April 2022 - Present

Associate Copy Writer | The Design Guild

Assisted as Copywriter/Editor with multiple high-profile client projects including the City of Petaluma, Bay Area British Swim School, Petaluma River Park, and more. Wrote for, drafted, and edited a weekly Community Update newsletter for the City of Petaluma.

Spring 2021

Marketing & Content Strategy Intern | One Stone Design

Wrote and edited website copy and blog postings for the company website. Developed multiple email funnels for client communication. Edited cold calling templates and created client database.

Avalon Waters Cassard Brand Design Image

April 2022 - Present

Founder | Avalon Waters Cassard Marketing & PR Consulting

Advising companies on marketing strategy, developing company brand identities, & helping clients find their voice. Services include brand voice consulting, copywriting, website development, marketing strategy, and more.

Winter 2021

Feature Writer | Mustang News

Wrote articles and feature stories for Cal Poly's campus publication (Mustang News) during Winter Quarter 2021. Had a Journalistic Beat reporting on the Cal Poly Music Department, with two feature stories published. 

February - March 2021

Social Media Ambassador | Guitar Discoveries

Developed and executed a promotional plan for the Guitar Discoveries YouTube channel across multiple social media platforms.

February 2018 - January 2019

Social Media Manager | Her Campus Cal Poly

Managed the Cal Poly HerCampus social media accounts. Created posting schedules, designated content creation, managed social media team, etc.

Promoted from Facebook Manager to Social Media Manager during my tenure.

Education & Certifications

2017 - 2021

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science, Journalism - Public Relations

College of Liberal Arts Dean's List Recipient

2022 - Expires 2025

Google Analytics Certification

Google Analytics for Beginners

2021 - No Expiration

LinkedIn Learning

Content Marketing for Social Media | Marketing Analytics | Marketing Tools: Growth Marketing | SEO: Optimize Your Social Media Profiles

2020 - No Expiration

Hootsuite Platform Certification

Credential ID 19072941

2020 - No Expiration

Stukent Mimic Social Certification

Mimic Social is a social media marketing simulation designed to give students experience with platform-specific strategy.

Activities & Honors

Mustang News, The Alameda Sun, & Her Campus Cal Poly

Featured Writer

Multiple published journalistic pieces across three media outlets & multiple published blog posts across a variety of brand outlets.

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Encinal DECA

Alumnus of Encinal DECA Program

Human Resource Management division

Sometimes I Send Newsletters

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