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Taya Kirk

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Dynamic communications professional with experience at Thrive DC, skilled in crafting impactful messaging and engaging community stakeholders. Proven ability in public relations and editing, enhancing outreach efforts. Adept at supporting fundraising campaigns and fostering relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and mission-driven initiatives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Intern

Thrive DC
09.2025 - 12.2025

-Wrote and created content for newsletters and social media posts

-Supported arts and events programming

-Worked closely with the development and external engagement team to share Thrive DC's mission

-Crafted and ghost wrote politically driven messaging for the Executive Director

Digital Accessibility Intern

Emerson College Instructional Technology Group
01.2024 - 05.2025

-Enhanced digital instructional content within courses by utilizing digital accessibility techniques, including optimal character recognition and document tagging
-Performed document remediation on PDFs for students who require text-to-speech software
-Converted PowerPoint slides to Canvas Pages, along with adding alternative text to inaccessible images

-Collaborated during weekly meetings in order to monitor progress and status of accomodations

Class Coordinator

Smart Start Child Care
05.2023 - 08.2023

-Recorded detailed, accurate daily reports of child behavior, incidents, and care routines in alignment with regulatory
standards
-Created interactive lesson plans and materials for children ages 1-5 to stimulate early learning and creativity
-Organized children's progress charts, informing parents or guardians of changes in their child's intellectual and
emotional development

Office Assistant

Kirk's Auto Mart
05.2023 - 08.2023

-Promptly answered customer calls and emails while performing data entry tasks
-Planned staff meetings, as well as designed business cards and brochures for available vehicles
-Utilized Microsoft Office to track financial plans, sales, and write contracts for customer purchases

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Literature, And Publishing / Pre-law

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05-2026

Skills

  • Internal communications
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Sales support
  • Community engagement
  • Public relations
  • Media relations
  • Editing and proofreading

Timeline

Communications Intern

Thrive DC
09.2025 - 12.2025

Digital Accessibility Intern

Emerson College Instructional Technology Group
01.2024 - 05.2025

Class Coordinator

Smart Start Child Care
05.2023 - 08.2023

Office Assistant

Kirk's Auto Mart
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Literature, And Publishing / Pre-law

Emerson College