Brittany A. Laws
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced in urban community work including program execution, project management, recruitment, and social media management. Skilled in graphics and event planning. Secured $2.5M in grants.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Spirit Halloween Super Store
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Efficiently managed cash registers, ensuring accurate transactions and balancing drawers daily to minimize discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures.
- Trained and interviewed Sales Associates on cash register operation, online orders, customer service, and merchandising.
- Manage inventory and rotate merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Community Engagement Specialist
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Enhanced community relations through outreach programs and events by 12%
- Formed over 15 partnerships with local businesses and organizations in several areas of Philadelphia
- Recruited troop leaders, girls, families, and volunteers, increasing membership in the Philadelphia area each quarter by 20%
Graphics Project Manager
Self Employed
09.2011 - 09.2023
- Launched a rebranding initiative that included the creation of a new logo and tagline; this effort was adopted by 10+ marketing channels, enhancing overall brand consistency and appeal in the marketplace
- Worked with teams of 10 to ensure consistent branding and more efficient design processes
College Ambassador Program Manager
Black Girl Health Foundation
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Composed relationships with 25 college admissions offices, recruited 100 individuals, and boosted event attendance by 20% with a 15% rise in participant satisfaction ratings
- Acquired outreach strategies for newsletter subscribers and created social media infographics increasing engagement by 17% semiannually
Program Manager
Intersection Of Change Jubilee Arts
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Directed the artistic vision for programming and client projects, and I trained several young people in product development and design
- As a result, project quality improved by 50% and client satisfaction increased by 60%
- Established partnerships with (2) local universities, (3) Businesses, and supervised program budget and expenses
Social Capital Specialist
Girls Scouts Of Central Maryland Council
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Generated a marketing campaign to attract women's organizations increasing adult membership by 56%
- Built relationships with 96 college representatives and organized five recruiting events, creating 28 troops in low-income areas of Baltimore City and County
Grant Project Coordinator
Morgan State University
09.2011 - 08.2018
- Promoted to Grant Project Coordinator, I led 12 service-learning programs connecting college students with community youth.
- This initiative enhanced educational opportunities and youth participation in local events by 40%, strengthening community ties and collaboration.
- As a social media content coordinator and website developer, I led marketing campaigns, events, and grant projects to increase program awareness, student participation, and attendance.
- Developed and maintained user-friendly software applications and implemented SEO-focused campaigns, resulting in a 75% increase in student content engagement.
- As a Program Coordinator, led successful marketing campaigns, resulting in a 30% increase in event and program participation.
- Recruited and managed work-study and volunteer undergraduate students and provided training and guidance for successful marketing campaigns, resulting in increased engagement and attendance at events and programs for Baltimore City youth
Academic Enrichment Coordinator
Mid Atlantic Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Led marketing campaigns, events, and grant projects for the K-12 education program in Baltimore
- Our efforts expanded program awareness by 30% and student participation by 20%
- We also achieved a 40% increase in event attendance and secured a 25% increase in funding, enabling the successful implementation of new educational initiatives
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts Animation & VFX
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA12.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Multi-Media
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12.2015
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Coordination
- Partnership Development
- Event Planning
- Marketing Campaigns
- Budget Management
- Customer Engagement
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Schedule Management
Software Knowledge
- Google: Doc Drive, Sites, Forms , Slide, Looker, Sheets & Slides.
- Salesforce
- Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, & Acrobat
- Clipstudio Paint
- ToonBoom Harmony
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, & Publisher
- Microsoft Office 365: Projects Access, & Sharepoint
Honors and Awards
- Engagement Award: Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Service Unit Manager of SU535, Oct 2023.
- Community Specialist Award: Regional Director, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Dec 2022.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: President's Volunteer Service Award, Barack Obama, May 2017.
- Coordinator of the Year Award: Morgan State University Office of Community Service, Apr 2017.
- Coordinator of the Year Award: Morgan State University Office of Community Service, Apr 2016.
- Coordinator of the Year Award: Morgan State University Office of Community Service, Apr 2015.
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Spirit Halloween Super Store
09.2024 - 11.2024
Community Engagement Specialist
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 03.2024
College Ambassador Program Manager
Black Girl Health Foundation
03.2021 - 10.2021
Program Manager
Intersection Of Change Jubilee Arts
07.2019 - 12.2019
Social Capital Specialist
Girls Scouts Of Central Maryland Council
05.2018 - 05.2019
Academic Enrichment Coordinator
Mid Atlantic Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2016 - 06.2018
Graphics Project Manager
Self Employed
09.2011 - 09.2023
Grant Project Coordinator
Morgan State University
09.2011 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Multi-Media
Morgan State University
Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts Animation & VFX
Academy of Art University
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