ISABELLA YARBROUGH
Chicago,IL
Summary
Effervescent communications professional with experience in public relations, legal communications, and personal content creation. Skilled in drafting clear, concise messaging under time-sensitive conditions, managing external communications across media and digital platforms, and supporting fast-paced operational environments. Strong background in AP-style writing, public-facing communication, and cross-functional coordination in both legal and agency settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Residence
01.2025 - Current
- Provided full-time childcare for four children, managing daily schedules, activities, transportation, and routines in a fast-paced household environment
- Coordinated competing priorities across multiple children, ensuring safety, structure, and consistent communication with parents
- Managed real-time problem-solving in dynamic situations requiring quick decision-making and calm, responsible judgment
- Supported academic development through homework assistance, reading support, and structured learning activities
- Organized extracurricular activities, appointments, and logistics to maintain efficient household operations
- Maintained clear, ongoing communication with parents regarding updates, schedules, and behavioral or developmental needs
- Demonstrated high levels of trust, discretion, and reliability in managing confidential family information and responsibilities
Associate Account Executive
Praytell Strategy
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported integrated PR and digital campaigns across consumer and B2B accounts including CALIA, Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Dick’s Sporting Goods, E. &J. Gallo Winery, Kampgrounds of America, Nutanix, Sally Beauty, and Sonos
- Wrote and distributed bi-weekly targeted media pitches to national and regional journalists, securing earned media opportunities across lifestyle, tech, and consumer Helped build and maintain 25+ curated media lists aligned with campaign objectives and audience segmentation
- Produced weekly “State of Social” (SOS) reports breaking down social media trends, performance insights, and strategic recommendations for internal teams and clients
- Managed direct outreach and communication with clients and media personnel
- Coordinated logistics for FAM (media) trips, including scheduling, travel, briefing materials, and on-the-ground support
- Conducted earned media audits and daily tracking to evaluate clients’ media standings
- Prepared correspondence, agendas, and materials for client meetings
- Mentored incoming interns
- Managed daily social media activity as community manager for Nutanix account (750K+ followers across LinkedIn, Meta, and X), ensuring brand consistency and engagement
Legal Clerk
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared 20+ case memoranda summarizing legal findings and supporting trial preparation
- Completed 15 Significant Activity reports used in case documentation and prosecution workflow
- Conducted legal research to support trial strategy and case development
- Assisted attorneys during 25+ court hearings, providing real-time administrative and logistical support
- Organized, cleaned, and maintained digital case files using Microsoft Teams and internal systems
Legal Assistant
Mcadams & Sartori
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported daily operations for two attorneys and three paralegals
- Conducted legal research across 10+ active case files
- Transcribed body camera footage and legal recordings for evidentiary review
- Managed scheduling, calendars, and administrative coordination for office operations
- Served as primary liaison for external communications via email and phone correspondence
- Organized and digitized physical and electronic case files for improved workflow efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies & Political Science
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2025
Skills
- Crisis & time-sensitive communication
- Public-facing messaging & audience communication
- Stakeholder coordination
- Real-time information synthesis
- AP Style writing & editorial standards
- High-pressure environment performance
- Data tracking, logs, and reporting
- Cross-functional communication (legal, media, operations teams)
- Collaboration
- Creativity
Timeline
Nanny
Private Residence
01.2025 - Current
Associate Account Executive
Praytell Strategy
01.2024 - 12.2024
Legal Clerk
Cook County State's Attorney's Office
05.2023 - 08.2023
Legal Assistant
Mcadams & Sartori
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies & Political Science
Loyola University of Chicago