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sydney Gray

Richmond,VA

Summary

Strategic Communications Coordinator with a knack for completing tasks both productively and efficiently. Skilled in crafting compelling messages, managing social media content, and developing effective communication strategies. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving to meet and surpass organizational goals

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Coordinator

Cancer Support Community
2024.02 - 2025.07
  • Created content for multiple social media channels.
  • Edited and proofread written material to ensure accuracy and clarity in message delivery.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration on projects.
  • Generated ideas for creative campaigns that drive brand awareness and engagement.
  • Collaborated with team to promote, plan and organize communication materials.
  • Created and maintained content for company social media channels and other digital platforms to ensure a consistent brand message across all channels.
  • Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure messaging was aligned with business goals

Communications Intern

Cancer Support Community
2023.05 - 2024.02
  • Responsibilities include coordinating the scheduling of social media posts across various platforms to ensure optimal reach and engagement.
  • Proficient in analyzing and interpreting social media analytics to formulate effective strategies for enhancing online presence and engagement.
  • Played a key role in content creation and editing for social media platforms, ensuring a cohesive and impactful online brand presence.
  • Collaborated seamlessly with the communications team to strategize and develop compelling content, aligning with organizational goals and messaging.

Professional Accomplishments

• Fall 2023 MarCom Award- Gold, Cancer Support Community Year End Giving

Campaign

− Strategic Communications | Marketing/ Promotion Campaign | 104c. Integrated

Marketing

• Authored a blog post for the Cancer Support Community website, focusing on the

accolades bestowed upon CSC during the 2023 Digital Health Awards.

• https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/news/csc-receives-6-honors-online-

Video Production Intern

Four Deep Multimedia Company
2022.08 - 2024.02
  • Responsibilities include shadowing and/or leading video shoots, editing video content for clients and working live streaming set ups and video switch boards during conferences
  • Video shoots include: informational videos, promotional videos, etc.
  • Interning in social media content curating

KidZone attendant

American Family Fitness
2022.04 - 2022.10
  • Responsibilities include supervising and engaging with children and teens from ages 0-13, leading them in art, sports, and music activities.

Summer school teacher

Faith Community Baptist Church
2022.06 - 2022.08
  • Responsibilities include engaging, teaching and mentoring students from ages 5-11, leading them from art, reading, music, yoga and sports activities

School age counselor for before and after care

YMCA of Greater Richmond
, USA
2021.10 - 2022.03
  • Responsibilities include supervising and engaging with a group of school age children and participating in group programs

Camp Counselor at Camp Red Feather

YMCA of Greater Richmond
, USA
2021.06 - 2021.08
  • Had the task of providing a safe and fun learning environment for campers ages 4-7

Waitress

Family Secrets Restaurant
2020.12 - 2021.03
  • Provided a welcome atmosphere for customers
  • Ensuring that each customer was satisfied not only with their food, but with the service.

Sports Broadcasting intern

Campbell University Athletics
Buies Creek, USA
2019.10 - 2020.01
  • Had the task of filming at sporting events
  • Provided promo videos for upcoming sporting events

Camp Counselor

Everything Basketball Allstars
Richmond, USA
2016.06 - 2018.08
  • Had the task of providing a safe and fun learning environment for campers ages 2-15
  • Mentored young athletes in the game of basketball

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Virginia Union University
Richmond, Va
2023-05

High School Diploma -

Richmond Christian School
Richmond, Va
2019-06

Skills

  • Social media management
  • Content creation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Video editing
  • Social media analytics
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration

Professional Accomplishments

  • Fall 2023 MarCom Award- Gold, Cancer Support Community Year End Giving Campaign, Strategic Communications | Marketing/ Promotion Campaign | 104c. Integrated Marketing
  • Authored a blog post, Cancer Support Community website, Accolades bestowed upon CSC during the 2023 Digital Health Awards., https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/news/csc-receives-6-honors-online-

Timeline

Communications Coordinator

Cancer Support Community
2024.02 - 2025.07

Communications Intern

Cancer Support Community
2023.05 - 2024.02

Video Production Intern

Four Deep Multimedia Company
2022.08 - 2024.02

Summer school teacher

Faith Community Baptist Church
2022.06 - 2022.08

KidZone attendant

American Family Fitness
2022.04 - 2022.10

School age counselor for before and after care

YMCA of Greater Richmond
2021.10 - 2022.03

Camp Counselor at Camp Red Feather

YMCA of Greater Richmond
2021.06 - 2021.08

Waitress

Family Secrets Restaurant
2020.12 - 2021.03

Sports Broadcasting intern

Campbell University Athletics
2019.10 - 2020.01

Camp Counselor

Everything Basketball Allstars
2016.06 - 2018.08

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Virginia Union University

High School Diploma -

Richmond Christian School
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