resume
education
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Media, Public Relations Focus
Magna Cum Laude | Creative Media Design Minor
experience
Communications and Publications Intern
Memphis Grizzlies & Memphis Hustle | Memphis, TN
September 2025 - Present
Write Grizzlies’ game recaps and support Grizzlies PR staff in public relations operations, including press releases, media advisories and the media guide.
Directly manage game-day media logistics, including, but not limited to: credentials, visiting team requests, setup and tear down of media areas.
Monitor and report on team and player stats, tracking player career milestones, season-highs, franchise records and league standings.
Assemble and distribute all pregame and post-game materials for all related staff personals, local, visiting and national media personnel, scouts and coaching staffs.
Serve as primary media contact for game-day, practice and shootaround check-in and in-game needs.
Assist with player appearances, game notes, talent statistician reporting, player and coaching staff interviews, media operations and player escorts.
Manage all media monitoring for team’s basketball, business and community operations and initiatives.
Communications Coordinator
Memphis Showboats | Memphis, TN
March 2025 - June 2025
Wrote post-game recaps, media notes and player spotlights used by press and social channels.
Assisted with game notes, game-day programs and promotional publications.
Pitched and secured 15+ earned media placements across hometown, college-town and local outlets, increasing player visibility and team awareness during the 2025 season.
Managed all game-day credentialing and press access, ensuring seamless check-in, coverage and compliance for each home game.
Social Media and Public Relations Intern
Women’s Elite Rugby | Remote, Multiple Markets
December 2024 - August 2025
Developed visual and written social content for the league and all six teams (Boston, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York and San Francisco), aligning strategy with brand voice and growing fan engagement.
Led live, in-game social publishing of 80% of WER’s inaugural, regular-season games.
Game Night Communications Assistant
Memphis Grizzlies & Memphis Hustle | Memphis, TN
October 2024 - Present
Support game-night media relations, including statistical distribution, credential verification and assisting with player/coach media availabilities.
Recorded, transcribed and distributed post-game audio for players, coaches and media staff.
Public Relations Intern
JMG Public Relations | New York, NY
June 2024 - August 2024
Wrote and pitched press releases and media hooks across sectors, including technology, real estate, food and beverage, sustainability and sports; secured placements in major outlets and supported account strategy.
awards + certificates
Dean’s Outstanding Undergraduate of 2025, University of Memphis Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, March 2025Student Communicator of the Year, PRSA Memphis, January 2025PRSSA National President’s Citation, PRSSA National Personal Award, October 2024 (Awarded for the 2023-2024 year)PRSSA Pacesetter Chapter Award, First Place, PRSSA National Award for the University of Memphis PRSSA Chapter, July 2024 (Awarded for the 2023-2024 year)PRSSA Star Chapter Award, PRSSA National Award for the University of Memphis PRSSA Chapter, July 2024 (Awarded for the 2023-2024 year)Outstanding Shared Media Award, University of Memphis Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, April 2024 (Awarded for the 2023-2024 year)PRSSA Leadership Award, University of Memphis Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, April 2024 (Awarded for the 2023-2024 year)PRSSA Outstanding Student Award, PRSSA National Personal Award, October 2023 (Awarded for ICON 2023)LinkedIn Learning Certificate for Strategic Content Marketing: Attract, Engage and Retain, March 2024Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certificate, November 2023PRSA Foundation Grant Recipient, PRSA Foundation, February 2024Billy M. Jones Scholarship Recipient, University of Memphis Department of Journalism and Strategic Media, May 2023—2024Provost Scholarship Recipient, University of Memphis, August 2021—PresentDean’s List, University of Memphis, August 2021—Presentskills
software
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Audacity
Canva
Squarespace
Word Press
Magnifi AI
MeltWater
MuckRack
Accredit Solutions
professional
Media Relations
AP Style Writing
Credentials Management
Media Monitoring
Branding
Graphic Design
Audio Editing
Video Editing
Social Media Management