Hey! I'm Abby
I’m a graduate student at High Point University striving for my Masters’s in Communication and Business Leadership. My main hobbies include watching true crime documentaries, reading the newest book and NYT bestsellers list, trying out new restaurants, and hitting tennis balls with my friends.
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EXPERIENCE
2021-2022
Account Executive
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Account executive of communications for the agency. By utilizing the creative minds of its employees to produce innovative advertising campaigns for a wide range of businesses in the local community. Abby was responsible for 15 clients and 25 individual employees.
May- September 2021
Tiffany For Mayor Campaign
Campaign Coordinator
Responsible for event planning and management, including but not limited to public appearances, press conferences, public speeches, and campaign events.
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Helped facilitate the day-to-day management of the campaign, including responding to the public and press.
Organized and managed door-knocking events, phone banks, and volunteer teams throughout the election process.
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December 2019- May 2020-
Legislative Internship
MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
As part of a work-study program through The Washington Center Abby studied abroad in Washington DC where she was an environment legislative intern for the Department of Transportation. She assisted with the US Census, the scooter piolet program, and various other administrative tasks.
June-August 2019-
City of Cedar Rapids City Manager’s Office
Internship
Professional-level staff assistance in analytical and statistical research work. Responsibilities required contact with the general public, City Council and officials, and executive personnel.
Communicated with the general public, other City employees, management, and public officials in order to research administrative or operational problem areas.
Gave staff assistance to various departments and divisions of the City government. Attended related training sessions, various administrative meetings, citizens committees, and citizen boards and commissions, as directed.
July- December 2021
Campaign Assistent
NC GOP Trump Victory Campaign
Assisted in planning doorknocking, phone banks, college campus rallies in addition to other campaign events
Assisted both in person and virtually with weekly office duties.
EDUCATION
2021-2022
MA-CBL HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree
High Point University’s Master of Arts in Communication and Business Leadership provides the full complement of analytical and practical life skills resulting in exceptional communicators that employ interdisciplinary principles of business management. This program develops students' strategic thinking and messaging, relationship building, organization leadership, logical analysis, negotiation, and complex problem-solving abilities.
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2017-2021
Bachelor's Degree
BA HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
Majoring in Political Science with a minor in World Religions Abby has a diverse set of skills that set her apart from the typical student. Passionate about what philosophies make people who they are, Abby spent her time in undergrad figuring out what makes people tick.
2013-2017
High School Diploma
Washington High School
Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Washington High School provided a wide array of academic awards to encourage academic achievement from all students. At Washington, they celebrate the rich diversity that characterizes our school community.
SKILLS
Microsoft ExCel - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Advanced
Canva - Proficient
FEMA Certified- TERT & Decision Making and Problem Solving
Public Speaking- Proficent
EXPERTISE
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, High Point University
Fraternity Education Chair
Board Of Stewards, High Point University
Recruitment Chair
Culture in Southeast Asia, Global Studies, High Point University
Encouraged group involvement and sisterhood enrichment.
Reflected on Zeta Tau Alpha history and tradition by organizing events and leading during weekly meetings.
Nominated and selected based upon demonstration of leadership qualities, desire to serve and commitment to Christian discipleship.
A student leader responsible for helping the chapel office shape interactive and ecumenical worship services, lead service projects that inspire peers and steward weekly offering into the High Point community
Studied the politics of the Khmer Rouge regime and the resulting Cambodian genocide. Studied the culture and religions of the different regions and how religion impacts their political decisions.