Professional Experience

Kimbel Library, Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC) February 2018 – present

Marketing/Administrative Assistant

Responsible for planning and curating book displays, visiting exhibits, and special events. Work closely with library leaders and faculty/staff around campus to ensure student engagement and inclusivity. Responsible for creating marketing materials and plans for library services and programs. Maintain library’s social media accounts. Directly supervise two student assistants/interns in graphic design and social media.

Access Services Specialist

Responsible for assisting patrons with reference questions during evening hours and manning high traffic service points. Served on the OER/Course Reserves Team and Marketing Committee. 

Avant’s Tax Service (Georgetown, SC) Jan 2004 – April 2018

Office Manager and Tax Preparer
Responsible for day-to-day office activities and high-quality customer service for more than 1,600 customers over a three-month period each year.

Georgetown County Family YMCA (Georgetown, SC) 2010 – Dec. 2015

Member Experience Director

Engaged directly with Y members and the public to ensure satisfaction with their Y experience. Planned events in the Y and the community, such as health fairs and Breakfast with Santa. Trained and supervised a staff of 20+ employees on the front desk and child watch areas.

Instructor / Trainer 

Responsible for training members and visitors in proper use of gym equipment and creating exercise plans to accommodate any special needs. Taught adult group classes in Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Taught occasional kids yoga classes.

The Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School (McClellanville, SC) 2012-2017

Substitute Teacher for Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle Grades
Worked directly with students and teachers, implementing lesson plans and managing classrooms. Helped plan and prepare for the Lowcountry Shrimp Festival.

Random House Publishing | Fodor’s Travel Guides (NY, NY) 2008-2016

Travel Writer, Fodor’s Guide to the Carolinas and Georgia 
Contracted position to update the S.C. Midlands and Upstate chapter. Responsible for writing, editing, and reviewing sites, hotels, and restaurants.

Freelance Writer, Photographer, Editor (South Carolina) 1996-2017

Writing, editing, researching, and photography stringer for a variety of local and state publications and The Associated Press. Responsible for press releases, pictures, editing weekly and annual publications, and news reporting. Also worked as a food writer, travel writer, and music reviewer.

International Paper Company, Woodlands Division (Georgetown, SC)  2002-2003

Administrative Specialist
Administrative duties, organized special events and meetings, and served on the public relations and diversity committees.