Annmarie Akpan
Burtonsville,MD
Summary
Media professional with strong background in coordinating media initiatives and campaigns. Proven ability to manage complex projects while ensuring high standards and impactful results. Highly reliable and adaptable, with strong focus on team collaboration and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media Content Creator
Freelance-writers
07.2018 - Current
- Enhanced brand awareness by creating engaging and shareable social media content.
- Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
- Increased audience engagement through the development of tailored content for each platform.
- Scheduled regular postings using social media management tools, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content for followers'' consumption.
Communications Intern
The DC Spotlight Newspaper
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in drafting press releases, social media posts, and email newsletters for a nonprofit serving over 10,000 constituents.
• Coordinated media outreach and tracked press coverage.
• Designed and scheduled weekly posts using Hootsuite, increasing engagement by 20%.
Administrative Coordinator
Towson University( College of Liberal Arts)
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed student inquiries, scheduling, and administrative tasks, ensuring smooth department operations
- Organized and promoted student outreach initiatives, including workshops and academic support services
- Assisted in event coordination, handling logistics for faculty-led discussions and university-wide programs
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Staff Writer/Reporter
Towson University (The Baltimore Watchdog Newsletter)
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Reported on diverse topics including local events, business trends, and arts and entertainment
- Conducted in-depth interviews with artists and professionals, providing unique insights for readers
- Researched and analyzed economic trends, crafting well-informed articles for publication
Sales Associate
Marshalls
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Offer assistance, and answer questions about products, promotions, and store policies
- Help customers locate merchandise, process purchases, and handle returns or exchanges
- Inform customers about current sales, promotions, and loyalty programs to enhance the customer experience and drive sales
Sales Associate
Burlington Stores
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisting customers in locating merchandise when needed
- Assisting in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping
- Assisting in ringing up sales at registers and/or bagging merchandise
Sales Associate/Cashier
Panera Bread
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Welcoming customers, offering help, and guiding them to find products or services
- Operating a cash register or point-of-sale (POS) system, processing payments, and handling returns and exchanges
- Informing customers about current sales, discounts, and loyalty programs
Sales Associate
ALDO Group
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Operate cash registers and point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately, handling cash transactions with precision
- Engage in upselling techniques to enhance customer purchases and maximize sales opportunities
- Maintain knowledge of current promotions, product features, and store policies to effectively assist customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2024
Skills
- Social media strategy
- Web content management
- Marketing communications
- Media relations
- Branding
- Newswriting
- Microsoft proficiency
- CRM management
- Advertising strategy
- Community engagement
- Video editing
- Adobe creative suite
Certification
- Hootsuite Academy Certification, Towson University
- 66th Capital Emmy Awards, Assisted in event coordination, social media engagement
- Delight Women's Ministry Leadership
Timeline
Communications Intern
The DC Spotlight Newspaper
06.2024 - 09.2024
Staff Writer/Reporter
Towson University (The Baltimore Watchdog Newsletter)
08.2023 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
Marshalls
10.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Burlington Stores
06.2022 - 08.2022
Administrative Coordinator
Towson University( College of Liberal Arts)
01.2022 - 03.2024
Sales Associate/Cashier
Panera Bread
03.2021 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
ALDO Group
10.2018 - 02.2019
Social Media Content Creator
Freelance-writers
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Towson University
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