Laura Bunnell
Barstow,CA
Summary
Communications and social media manager with high productivity and consistent on-time task completion. Strength in content creation, social media analytics, and brand management. Focus on driving engagement through clear messaging aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Web Forum Moderator and Administrator
Thebabywearer.com
Boulder City, NV
01.2010 - 09.2021
- Managed online community forums to ensure effective communication and collaboration among members.
- Moderated large online community forum, fostering positive, safe, and inclusive environment for members.
- Organized virtual community events and engagement activities, enhancing member participation and community interaction.
- Developed digital materials, announcements, and email communications to inform and guide community members effectively.
- Designed and published advertisements across the website to support partnerships and community initiatives.
- Wrote, edited, and published articles, educational resources, and curated database listings to enhance user knowledge and site functionality.
- Hours per week: 20
Organization Representative and Babywearing Educator
The Carrying On Project
Petaluma, CA
06.2017 - 06.2024
- Executed community outreach initiatives, increasing engagement among local families.
- Created educational materials and resources for both online distribution and printed publications.
- Organized, coordinated, and facilitated community events supporting families and local engagement.
- Provided hands-on educational support to families, ensuring clear guidance and accessible learning.
- Moderated online community, fostering positive interactions and ensuring safety and support for members.
- Built and maintained relationships with local businesses and partner organizations, securing donations for community events.
- Managed donation distribution for events supporting active-duty service members and veterans.
- Hours per week: 20
Volunteer Babywearing Educator
Babywearing International & Bay Area Babywearing
Petaluma, CA
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Organized and facilitated community events and educational programs to support local families.
- Coordinated community events and managed resource distribution to provide essential support for families.
- Provided hands-on educational guidance and support to families in a variety of learning environments.
- Trained and supported educators and volunteers to improve program delivery and maximize community impact.
- Moderated and managed an online community, fostering engagement and ensuring positive, safe interactions.
- Created emails, flyers, and informational materials for events, workshops, and community meetings to inform and engage families.
- Maintained and organized a community lending library to ensure accessible resources for families.
- Collected, coordinated, and distributed both financial and material donations to meet community needs.
- Hours per week: 25
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communications
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA01-2026
Associate's degree - Humanities
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA07-2023
Skills
- Online community moderation
- Community engagement
- Virtual event management
- Content creation
- Social media management
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
Language skills
English Spoken: Advanced | Written: Advanced | Read: Advanced
Job-related training
- Fundamentals of Media Measurement (Muck Rack Certification) October 2025
- Gained foundational skills in media research, crafting effective pitches, building targeted media lists, understanding journalist needs, and tracking earned media performance using industry-standard tools.
Timeline
Organization Representative and Babywearing Educator
The Carrying On Project
06.2017 - 06.2024
Volunteer Babywearing Educator
Babywearing International & Bay Area Babywearing
09.2014 - 04.2018
Web Forum Moderator and Administrator
Thebabywearer.com
01.2010 - 09.2021
Bachelor's degree - Communications
California State University Bakersfield
Associate's degree - Humanities
Barstow Community College