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Candace Gettridge

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Communication professional with experience in client engagement, organizational communications, and document preparation. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, coordinating communications with external partners, and supporting team operations in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering professional client service and advocacy while ensuring accurate documentation and contributing to efficient case management and litigation support.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing and Communications Intern

CASA of South Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
01.2026 - Current
  • Secured a new community partnership to support organizational outreach and strengthen community engagement initiatives
  • Collaborated on the launch of the organization's first TikTok account, expanding digital presence and outreach to new audiences
  • Designed promotional materials for major organizational events, including the Annual Program Meeting and Pre-Service Training for advocates
  • Produced visual communications using Canva to promote volunteer recruitment and increase awareness of advocacy programs

University Recruitment Ambassador

UL Lafayette Undergraduate Recruitment Office
Lafayette, LA
2024 - Current

• Represent the university to prospective students and families during campus visits, contributing to recruitment efforts and strengthening institutional reputation

• Deliver campus tours and presentations to diverse audiences, effectively communicating academic programs, campus resources, and student opportunities

• Support large-scale recruitment events including Preview Day and Junior Day, assisting with event logistics and prospective student engagement

• Collaborate with admissions staff and fellow ambassadors to ensure organized campus visits and a positive visitor experience for prospective students

Administrative Assistant

UL Lafayette Petroleum Engineering Department
Lafayette, LA
08.2021 - 12.2023

• Managed departmental phone communications by answering and directing calls to appropriate faculty and staff, ensuring efficient office operations

• Organized and maintained physical filing systems to improve document accessibility and support departmental record management

• Coordinated the retrieval, sorting, and distribution of departmental mail to ensure timely communication within the office

• Provided administrative support through clerical tasks and office organization to assist faculty and staff with daily operations

Student Journalist

The Vermilion
Lafayette, LA
- 01.2023
  • Write engaging blogs and feature articles focused on student life and campus interests.
  • Conduct research and interviews to ensure articles were accurate, authentic, and well-informed.
  • Adhere to editorial deadlines.
  • Developed professional communication and storytelling skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05-2026

Skills

    Written and Verbal Communication

    Client Relations

    Records Management

    Document Preparation

    Research and Technical Writing

    Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Marketing and Communications Intern

CASA of South Louisiana
01.2026 - Current

Administrative Assistant

UL Lafayette Petroleum Engineering Department
08.2021 - 12.2023

Student Journalist

The Vermilion
- 01.2023

University Recruitment Ambassador

UL Lafayette Undergraduate Recruitment Office
2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Louisiana At Lafayette