Social Media Project Management

Aletheia Couts

*************@*****.*** •405-***-****• www.linkedin.com/in/AletheiaCouts

EDUCATION

Howard University, Cathy Hughes School of Communications Washington, DC Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Legal and Management Communication; Minor in Economics GPA: 3.8 Awards: Summa Cum Laude; Creative Excellence in Research; Dean’s List ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25 Relevant Coursework: Leadership & Management Communication, Fundamentals of Advertising and Storytelling, Communication ResearchMethods

WORK EXPERIENCE

National Gallery of Art - Washington, DC 09/23 – Present National Gallery of Art Undergraduate Intern

• Curated and led engaging art tours, offering unique interpretations and insights into the Gallery's collection

• Conducted artist-focused research, contributing to the development of exhibits and scholarly projects

• Assisted with human-centered design and project management

• Supported the creation of visitor-focused museum initiatives

• Collaborated with museum staff and peers to enhance public engagement and education through innovative programming

Oklahoma History Center - Oklahoma City, OK 06/23 – 08/23 Smithsonian Leadership for Change Intern

• Developed educational materials, including teaching guides and student learning activities

• Designed and distributed a quarterly newsletter to over 1,200 subscribers, highlighting museum initiatives and upcoming events

• Created and managed social media content, increasing community engagement and promoting museum programs through strategic campaigns

• Conducted historical research to support museum projects and exhibitions

• Aided in organizing public programs, ensuring successful implementation and audience engagement Howard University - Washington, DC 08/21 – 05/22

Harriet Tubman Quadrangle – Elected Board Committee Liaison

• Served as the primary communicator between the Hall Council Elected Board and Floor Representatives

• Documented key decisions and action items, and issued them to council members and residents

• Created and managed social media content to promote resident life

• Assisted in event planning, organizing community-building activities to enhance resident life and engagement within the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle

ACTIVITIES, SKILLS, INTERESTS

Organizations: Association of African American Museums, American Advertising Federation, Lambda Phi Eta, Harriet Tubman Quadrangle Hall Council, Howard University Step Team Technical: Microsoft 365, Google Suite, Canva, Instagram, YouTube, The Museum System (TMS), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign

Foreign Languages: English (Fluent), Portuguese (Basic) Interests/Hobbies: Project Management, Creative Direction, Research, Writing

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