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Catherine Connolly

Social Media and Design Strategist

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Charlotte, North Carolina

A Bit About Me

  • I am always looking for a new adventure. (Want to go for a drive? I'm in.)

  • I can make the perfect music playlist for any occasion or feeling. (I can be the DJ for your next function)

  • I love creating (opportunities, friendships, plans... and of course digital media)

Work Experience

5th Gear Marketing 
Marketing Management Intern
May 2022 - April 2023

The Breeze Newspaper
Ad designer & Creative Director
October 2020 - Present

JMU Libraries
Student Assistant
August 2021 - Present

Fosters Grille
Marketing Manager
May 2021 - Present

Jenkins Restorations
Social Media and Design Specialist
July 2023 - Present

  • Increased social media reach by 3.2k% on Facebook and 1.6k% on Instagram for Jenkins Restorations, and by 123.1k% on Facebook for their subsidiary company, Jenkins Environmental, through strategic content planning and paid social tactics. 

  • Collaborated with company directors to create a new sales and marketing portfolio of brochures, trifolds, conference displays and other marketing collateral to support company service lines and goals.

  • Tracked and analyzed social media performance metrics, regularly generating detailed reports to update the company on growth, engagement, and campaign success

  • Utilized Photoshop and Canva to design visually captivating and     engaging content for social media platforms including Twitter,   LinkedIn, and Facebook.

  • Boosted viewership and engagement rates on the company's   social media accounts.

  • Achieved a 244% increase in Facebook profile reach within six   months.

  • Implemented Google Sheets to gather data from clients' Google   Business Profile, ensuring the success of our services.

  • Utilized InDesign to craft visually appealing page layouts and ad   placements.

  • Established strong communication with clients to ensure   accurate and appropriate advertisement placement.

  • Collaborated with newspaper editors to produce high-quality   newspapers.

  • Designed both print and online ads with Canva and InDesign,   tailored to meet client specifications.

  • Maintained optimal functioning of the library at all times.

  • Offered prompt and helpful assistance to students seeking   information within the library.

  • Ensured a well-organized and efficient library experience for   patrons to facilitate study and book search.

  • Directed a team within a dynamic restaurant environment to   promote effective operations and organization.

  • Leveraged Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva to create visually   appealing social media content that increased customer   engagement.

  • Advertised restaurant events and promotions on social media,   including collaborations with partner companies.

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