CASANDRA WILLIAMS
Joplin, MO
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OBJECTIVE
Organized, tech-savvy, and creative professional with administrative, marketing, and design experience in both higher education and nonprofit sectors. Seeking a part-time Marketing Administrative Assistant role at MSSU to contribute strong project coordination, customer service, and communication skills to a dynamic university team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PhotoPass Photographer – Disney's Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL 2023 – 2024
Delivered exceptional guest service, managing high-volume customer interactions and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
Captured and edited visual content, meeting brand and quality standards.
Managed data uploads and handled confidential guest imagery.
Administrative & Gallery Docent – MSSU Art Gallery
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO 2021 – 2022
Oversaw scheduling, reception, and guest relations for the university gallery.
Maintained inventory, coordinated exhibit setup and breakdown, and managed correspondence with artists.
Provided campus tours and assisted with event support.
Docent & Educator – Spiva Center for the Arts
Joplin, MO 2019 – 2021
Facilitated public engagement through gallery tours, educational programs, and art workshops.
Coordinated with marketing team to support event promotion and community outreach.
Supported front desk operations including managing calls, email correspondence, and volunteer coordination.
Freelance Marketing & Design Assistant
Various Nonprofits & Small Businesses 2018 – Present
Provided pro bono graphic design, social media marketing, and content creation to grassroots organizations.
Coordinated event promotion and managed shared calendars for outreach projects.
Created and maintained Google Sheets and email templates to streamline administrative tasks.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Missouri Southern State University – Joplin, MO
Minors: Studio Art, Art History
Certificates: Illustration, Arts & Theatre Business Management
Studied art history and photography abroad
SKILLS
Administrative: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Outlook, data entry, scheduling, purchasing coordination
Communication: Front desk support, customer service, phone/email etiquette, event support
Marketing & Design: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), social media management
Tech & Systems: Trello, Airtable, Notion (basic), Workday (familiarity), event tech setup
Other: Confidentiality handling, multitasking, team coordination, inventory tracking
HIGHLIGHTS
Over 6 years’ experience in arts, marketing, and education environments
Experienced in high-traffic, public-facing roles requiring strong emotional intelligence
Passionate about accessible design, community engagement, and education