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Sherwanna Livingston

Sherwanna Livingston

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Communications Strategist specializing in organizational alignment, developing brand systems, and executing effective communications strategies for mission-driven organizations. Skilled in digital marketing, website and content management, email marketing strategy, and developing communication plans aligned to organizational and program goals. Devoted to translating strategy into scalable systems that strengthen trust, visibility, engagement, and long-term brand equity. Reliable and adaptable team player with a holistic approach that delivers impactful results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Communications Strategist

Create Her Foundation
04.2024 - Current
  • Provided strategic oversight for communications and marketing initiatives, aligning brand, digital platforms, and messaging with organizational goals and program growth.
  • Led communications strategy for a full organizational rebrand, establishing standardized brand frameworks and visual systems applied consistently across digital, print, and social platforms.
  • Oversaw a full website redesign and digital systems transformation, replacing fragmented tools with an integrated, conversion-focused platform for payments, email marketing, analytics, and form management.
  • Directed website messaging and user experience strategy, contributing to a 97% increase in site sessions and a 79% increase in unique visitors within 30 days.
  • Directed rebrand, aligned marketing strategies for events and campaigns, advising on timelines, sponsorship materials, and program coordination to support engagement and registration growth.

Communications Strategist

Texas Interfaith Management
10.2023 - 01.2026
  • Led end-to-end website strategy and development across a multi-property housing portfolio, ensuring clarity, usability, and consistent messaging.
  • Designed and implemented a scalable web design system to maintain visual and structural consistency across 10+ property websites, strengthening brand recognition across all entities.
  • Spearheaded brand alignment efforts across multiple properties by developing standardized brand frameworks, visual systems, and usage guidelines to ensure consistency and recognition across all entities.
  • Partnered with the Marketing Coordinator and senior leadership to align digital communications with organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute communications strategies that strengthened audience engagement and digital presence.
  • Managed timelines, milestones, and cross-functional workflows to deliver multi-property web and brand initiatives on schedule.

Communications Strategist

Urban Specialists
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Led communications strategy for a full organizational rebrand, including stakeholder messaging, visual identity direction, and event communications to support partner engagement and growth.
  • Oversaw strategic planning and OKR development for a brand repositioning effort, supporting the rollout of the USC3 Brand Ambassador Program and expanded community advocacy.
  • Facilitated organizational alignment training and strategic communications planning to support internal readiness for new program rollout, ensuring staff understanding and consistent messaging across teams.
  • Developed targeted communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.
  • Built integrated promotional campaigns delivering relevant information to targeted audiences through compelling messaging and storytelling.

Marketing Coordinator

UTOPIA Washington
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Executed digital marketing and social media strategies to increase brand visibility, engagement, and audience reach across key platforms.
  • Launched a new brand and social media strategy, contributing to a 72% increase in engagement, 114% growth in impressions, and a 227% increase in website clicks.
  • Led implementation of a full organizational rebrand, delivering a complete brand identity suite including logo, color palette, typography, and brand guidelines for ongoing use.
  • Produced and managed ongoing marketing assets and content, including email marketing templates, newsletters, annual reports, program materials, and web content to ensure brand consistency.

Marketing & Client Engagement Roles

Various Organizations
03.2016 - 03.2020

Concurrent with completion of a B.A. in Communications (2019)

  • Applied communication, client engagement, and sales skills across licensed insurance and customer-facing environments while completing undergraduate studies.
  • Built a strong foundation in messaging, relationship management, CRM usage, and performance-driven communication within regulated and consumer-focused organizations.

Sales Training Manager

OptumHealth
10.2013 - 03.2016
  • Developed and facilitated training programs and cross-department communication to align learning outcomes with organizational standards and business goals.
  • Led and developed a team of 10–15 corporate trainers, overseeing onboarding and licensing programs that doubled trainee pass rates and improved national training outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Amberton University
Garland, TX
01-2027

Bachelor of Communications - Public Relations

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
01-2019

Skills

  • Digital Marketing Campaigns
  • Brand Identity Development
  • Communications Strategy
  • Email Marketing & Automation
  • High-Converting Copywriting
  • SEO & Keyword Strategy
  • Analytics & Performance Reporting
  • CRM Tools
  • Event Communications
  • Content Management & Website Strategy
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

Certification

  • Project Management Certification, Amberton University - 2024
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification, Google - 2023

Timeline

Communications Strategist

Create Her Foundation
04.2024 - Current

Communications Strategist

Texas Interfaith Management
10.2023 - 01.2026

Communications Strategist

Urban Specialists
06.2022 - 03.2023

Marketing Coordinator

UTOPIA Washington
01.2021 - 12.2022

Marketing & Client Engagement Roles

Various Organizations
03.2016 - 03.2020

Sales Training Manager

OptumHealth
10.2013 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Amberton University

Bachelor of Communications - Public Relations

University of Texas At Arlington