
Catherine Connolly
Social Media and Design Strategist
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Charlotte, North Carolina

A Bit About Me
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I am always looking for a new adventure. (Want to go for a drive? I'm in.)
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I can make the perfect music playlist for any occasion or feeling. (I can be the DJ for your next function)
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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
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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.
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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.
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Tracked and analyzed social media performance metrics, regularly generating detailed reports to update the company on growth, engagement, and campaign success
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Utilized Photoshop and Canva to design visually captivating and engaging content for social media platforms including Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Boosted viewership and engagement rates on the company's social media accounts.
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Achieved a 244% increase in Facebook profile reach within six months.
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Implemented Google Sheets to gather data from clients' Google Business Profile, ensuring the success of our services.
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Utilized InDesign to craft visually appealing page layouts and ad placements.
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Established strong communication with clients to ensure accurate and appropriate advertisement placement.
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Collaborated with newspaper editors to produce high-quality newspapers.
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Designed both print and online ads with Canva and InDesign, tailored to meet client specifications.
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Maintained optimal functioning of the library at all times.
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Offered prompt and helpful assistance to students seeking information within the library.
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Ensured a well-organized and efficient library experience for patrons to facilitate study and book search.
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Directed a team within a dynamic restaurant environment to promote effective operations and organization.
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Leveraged Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva to create visually appealing social media content that increased customer engagement.
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Advertised restaurant events and promotions on social media, including collaborations with partner companies.



