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Bailey Smith

Columbus

Summary

A young professional who is passionate about creating valuable change through the non-profit sector and other organizations. Strong background in fast-paced environments, community engagement, and media relations and campaigns. Goal-oriented leader with a proactive attitude and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

College & Career Guide

I Know I Can
08.2024 - Current
  • In-class instruction and lessons for 8th-grade students on career exploration, along with post-secondary options and plans in the Columbus City School District.
  • Supported the public education and narrative shaping mission of Columbus City Schools by creating and implementing interactive lessons to introduce students to college and career opportunities.
  • Lesson planning, data entry and analysis.
  • Participated in various service projects throughout the year in the surrounding community.
  • I Know I Can, a nonprofit organization, places college graduates into public schools alongside professional college access advisors to help guide traditionally underserved young students, as figures students can relate to, confide in, and emulate as they are planning their future and taking steps towards success.


Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Service Coordinator

I Know I Can
- Current
  • Organized and led a two day service project and canned drive with 70 volunteers to make handmade tie blankets, and blessing bags for the homeless population. 41 blankets and 150 blessing bags were distributed to the needy.
  • Created and monitored the budget, organization of materials, collaborated with outside community organizations, appointed roles and responsibility to team members, and saw through the execution and data entry of completion.

Dash for Donation Intern

Lifeline of Ohio
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed customer inquiries through phone calls, emails, or other forms of communication, while assisting with event planning, vendor and participant support, and execution of race engagements.
  • Assisted in increasing race awareness and community education on the mission of Lifeline of Ohio.
  • Oversaw the 'Mascot Dash' for children by contacting and organizing mascots in the Columbus Metropolitan area to come together.
  • Created digital flyers, media statements, and distributed press releases, media advisories and other forms of communication.

Media Coordinator

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Stayed current on industry trends and best practices, implementing innovative ideas to keep campaigns fresh and engaging for audiences.
  • Collaborated with creative teams to develop compelling content that resonated with target audiences.
  • Coordinated event logistics, securing sponsorships, organizing promotional materials, and managing attendee lists for successful events participation or hosting.
  • Increased social media presence through strategic content planning, scheduling, and community engagement initiatives.
  • Assisted in creating comprehensive reports that showcased campaign effectiveness and successful turnout data

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Mass Communications

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
03.2024

Skills

  • Virtual Meeting Platforms: Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams
  • Visual Design Programs: Canva
  • Social Media Administration: LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter
  • Google Platforms: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
  • Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and basic Excel
  • Team leadership
  • Project planning
  • Written communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Project management

Affiliations

  • Tennessee State University | Nashville, TN
  • Physical and Mental Health Committee Chair, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2023-2024
  • Delta Week Committee Chair, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2022-2024
  • Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Spring 2022 – Present
  • Captain, Women’s Track & Field Fall 2020 – Spring 2024
  • Member, Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society Spring 2021 – Spring 2024

Timeline

College & Career Guide

I Know I Can
08.2024 - Current

Dash for Donation Intern

Lifeline of Ohio
05.2024 - 07.2024

Media Coordinator

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Service Coordinator

I Know I Can
- Current

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Mass Communications

Tennessee State University