Crisis Text Line Counselor
Crisis Text Line
01.2025 - Current
Samantha Blaykworth
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
Tallahassee Democrat
07.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant
Vet Inc
01.2024 - Current
Social Media Manager & Instructor
Inclusion Cafe
01.2024 - 02.2025
Event Manager
The Beehive Tally
06.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Policy
FSU
01.2023 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Fe College
08.2020 - 12.2022
Medical Science
College of Western Idaho
08.2016 - 06.2019
Work History
Crisis Text Line Counselor
Crisis Text Line
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered clear, empathetic written communication in high-stakes, emotionally sensitive situations.
- Served as a frontline ambassador for the organization, representing its mission, values, and standards through every written interaction while building trust with individuals in crisis.
- Assessed complex situations quickly and communicated next steps in a calm, accessible manner.
- Maintained professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality in a regulated environment.
- Helped maintain a database of relevant resources.
Freelance Journalist
Tallahassee Democrat
07.2024 - Current
- Maintains a column in the Tallahassee Democrat showcasing a monthly locally-owned business.
- Conducted interviews with business owners to gather information for articles.
- Created positive business relationships with featured clients.
- Assisted in writing and editing news articles for publication across various platforms.
- Collaborated with editors to ensure content accuracy and adherence to publication standards.
- Engaged with audience through social media to promote stories and gather feedback.
Executive Assistant
Vet Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Experienced in managing and running Tallahassee's Veteran's Day parade and festival.
- Attended meetings, problem-solved, coordinated communication between vendors and stakeholders.
- Created content to promote the events.
Social Media Manager & Instructor
Inclusion Cafe
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed social media strategies across multiple platforms to enhance brand visibility for a local nonprofit.
- Analyzed engagement metrics to refine content strategy and improve audience targeting.
- Managed social media content for a mission-driven organization, creating educational and community-focused posts aligned with brand voice and values.
- Collaborated with internal staff to ensure messaging was inclusive, professional, and accessible.
Event Manager
The Beehive Tally
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Created my own women's group for monthly events showcasing and supporting local businesses.
- Experience creating content and marketing events.
- Established excellent vendor relationships and relationships with many local businesses in Tallahassee.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Policy
FSU
01.2023 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida, FL 08.2020 - 12.2022
Medical Science
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID 08.2016 - 06.2019
Skills
- Social media management & content planning
- Extremely strong skills in local networking and small to midsize business rapport
- Editorial writing & blog content
- Brand storytelling & audience engagement
- Writing in regulated or high-responsibility environments
- Ability to easily breakdown complex topics to suit a wide range of understandings
- Crisis-sensitive and empathy-driven messaging
- Well-experienced in creating and managing events as well as tabling at events
- In depth knowledge of cyber security practices due to completed Google Cybersecurity Certification (2025) and current studying on CompTIA Security
Summary
Content Creator & Social Media Specialist passionate about helping businesses build trust through clear, empathetic, and consistent communication. Experienced in journalism, social media strategy, and professional writing within regulated environments. Adept at balancing structure with creativity, collaborating with teams, and using modern tools to scale meaningful content. Strongly networked in Tallahassee with excellent rapport among local business owners.