Kennedy Garza Brown
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized, dedicated, and ambitious budding professional with excellent oral and written communication skills. Offering a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and over four years of work experience in public broadcast communications, time management, copywriting and editing, and administrative support. With strong background knowledge of social media and interpersonal communications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Secretary
Texas State Senate - Senator Beverly Powell
Austin, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Handled scheduling for Senator's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Edit letters and handle day-to-day constituent correspondence, through phone or email, up to 300 inquiries per week
- Maintain relationships with local news outlets, nonprofits, campaign supporters, and other government offices through regular outreach and facilitating meetings
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support the Senator and boost team productivity.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Wrote reports and executive summaries on state business meetings
- Handle event planning
Communications Assistant
The Americano Dream
Austin, United States
06.2020 - Current
- Write engaging and successful marketing and website copy, press releases, newsletters, and blog posts
- Managed company Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn social media platforms to promote brand and foster public engagement with Executive Director
- Implemented policies and guidelines that governed content accuracy and branding standards.
- Initiated and developed calendar for story ideas and publication planning based on organization's priorities
Copy Editor
Glossy Type LLC
Remote
01.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Collaborated with editors and page designers to create polished, attractive product.
- Manage staff writer assignments for multiple corporate clients
- Use Wordpress to write and publish blog posts
- Liaises on Glossy Type’s behalf to procure new clients
- Manage content calendars for Glossy Type for over 10 clients such as Gucci Beauty, Daisy Marc Jacobs, Opt Health, and Church & Dwight
- Created high-quality press releases, blogs, and newsletters.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
Personal Assistant
Mindy Ellmer Consulting
Austin, TX
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Displayed absolute discretion in handling confidential information.
- Manage deliveries and reservations
- Communicating with clients on her behalf for information, concerns, or meetings
- Draft new client legal contracts for appropriate business practices
- Run personal errands.
Program Coordinator
WERS
Boston, MA
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Brought in WERS' first $1 million revenue year
- Hire, train, and guide new on-air talent throughout the year
- Maintain daily schedule and manage shift coverage
- Contribute to social media accounts with polls, pictures, and other relevant content for listeners
- Contribute to any sustaining member events such as music festivals, parties, and fundraising drives
- Assist in station operations such as: if there's silence, implement a backup protocol to keep the station broadcasting.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Education
BFA - Creative Writing
Emerson College
Skills
- Interpersonal communication and relationship building
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Adobe Creative Cloud Expertise
- Experience with Wordpress, Squarespace, and Wix
- Copy Editing
- Social Media Management
- SEO Expertise
- Web Content Creation
- Media Communications
- Managerial and Administrative experience
Timeline
Copy Editor
Glossy Type LLC
01.2022 - Current
Executive Secretary
Texas State Senate - Senator Beverly Powell
08.2021 - Current
Personal Assistant
Mindy Ellmer Consulting
01.2021 - 08.2021
Communications Assistant
The Americano Dream
06.2020 - Current
Program Coordinator
WERS
09.2017 - 05.2020
BFA - Creative Writing
Emerson College
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