Christian Powell
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Portfolio: christianpowell.wordpress.com
EXPERIENCE:
Communications Freelancer Washington DC
June 2015 – Present
Assists clients with visual marketing and organizational branding
Communications Specialist National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Washington DC
September 2014 – May 2015
Created quality graphics products for chapter needs including: seasonal newsletters, mailings and brochures, posters and publications, ads for web and print, event and project logos, and designs for branded marketing and promotional items.
Prepared press releases, media kits and story pitches around programs and fundraising events
Managed chapter Facebook (8,100+ likes), Twitter (1,400+ followers) and Instagram (140+ followers) accounts with an emphasis on constituent engagement and capturing the voice of the chapter and/or event
Cultivated relationships with local media contacts and print vendors
Communications Coordinator (Pro Bono) Allied Churches of Alamance County, Burlington, NC
February 2014 - May 2014
Assisted in the creation of a strategic plan for transitional shelter needs including: grant research, print campaigns, social media rebranding and lists of potential media contacts
Conducted and analyzed primary and secondary research to develop new ways to target niche demographics
Strengthened relationships between the organization and Elon University
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Design: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
Office Suite: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Public Relations: CisionPoint
Advertising: Google Adwords
Social Media Analytics: Hootsuite, TweetDeck
Languages: HTML/CSS
PERSONAL SKILLS:
Analytical Mindset
Attention to Detail
Effective Time Management
Problem Solving
Team player
Self-starter
VOLUNTEER:
World Police and Fire Games 2015 Fairfax, VA
EDUCATION:
B.A. Strategic Communications Elon University, Elon NC
Ad 2 DC DC Ad Club, Washington, DC