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TEDx Speaker

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I am officially a TEDx Speaker! At 21 years old, I have presented my first Tedx Talk titled "From Perfect to Present: Unveiling the Power of Journaling for Mental Health & Growth." It was a surreal experience being in that auditorium.

Station Casinos

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I have worked at Station Casinos for over a year (May 2024 - Present).  I am currently over the social media accounts for Palace Station. I have increased the Instagram following by over 5,000 followers in less than 6 months. Month over month, follower growth has increased by 3%. The hotel/casino has seen increased visitation in the last year. My name is frequently presented in profit & loss meetings.

UNLV American Marketing Association

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I was the President of this AMAzing organization for two years! The American Marketing Association was my pride and joy. As President, I was able to get UNLV AMA to be a Top 5 chapter internationally out of 350+ chapters! We won 2nd Place in the Collegiate Case Competition in 2024, and I won the 2024 Student Marketer of the Year out of over 14,000 members!

Nightingale Hospitality

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Nightingale Hospitality is a hotel consulting firm that provides strategic management services to independent hotels. I had the pleasure of being a Social Media Marketing Intern for the company. Through my experience, I have been able to edit blog posts, promote services on various platforms, and update our following on the state of the hospitality industry.

The Hollywood Roosevelt

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The Hollywood Roosevelt is a boutique hotel in the heart of Hollywood with a rich cinematic history. Marilyn Monroe used to have her very own suite at the hotel. People from around the globe can experience how Monroe lived by booking her suite. I enjoyed promoting the hotel on Instagram. I posted the daily happenings at The Hollywood Roosevelt, increasing interaction and engagement from followers. The hotel had over 40,000 followers when I was an intern!

UNLV Health Pediatrics

I volunteered at the UNLV Health Pediatric Clinic. Some of my tasks included greeting guests, helping during Toys for Tots, scanning documents, and creating marketing/PR materials. Below is an example of one of the videos I created to promote the clinic. We won an award for being the most spirited.

I Am What I Am Shop

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I Am What I Am Shop is a self-affirmation store selling reminders of your strength and beauty. During my time as a marketing intern, I posted positive content on Instagram, Pinterest, Google, and Facebook. Help support the company's mission to bring more self-love to the community!

Women in Hospitality Article

One of my goals in life is to be a Hotel Executive. I was able to research why women are not in high-level positions in the hospitality industry. I enjoyed discovering the potential for women to grow professionally within the hotel sector. This paper was written while I was in high school.

DECA Competitive Event

DECA is an organization that prepares students in fields of marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and more. I fell in love with marketing and business management while being a member and officer of the organization. I qualified for the international competition with my Franchise Business Plan entry linked below. I completed this plan during my senior year of high school.

Documentary Experience

In middle school and high school, I competed in National History Day. I was able to develop my skills in video editing through the competition. Adobe Premiere Pro was utilized to create the video linked below. My team member and I placed regionally and qualified for the international competition in Washington, D.C.

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