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HANNAH K. VELEZ
Sugar Land, TX | hannahkvelez@gmail.com | LinkedIn
EDUCATION
M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communication – University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
May 2026 / Wilmington, NC
- GPA: 4.0
B.S. in Communication – Western Carolina University (WCU)
May 2025 / Cullowhee, NC
- Concentrations: Public Relations; Interpersonal / Cultural Communication
- GPA: 3.686
Associate of Arts – Mitchell Community College (MCC)
May 2023 / Statesville, NC
- GPA: 3.641
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nationwide – Communications Coordinator
Spet. 2025 – Present / Remote
- Manage a high-volume portfolio of simultaneous communications projects, maintaining organized workflows and prioritizing competing deadlines while coordinating multi-stage review and approval processes.
- Create, edit and publish branded marketing communications using enterprise communication management software while ensuring adherence to corporate standards and quality assurance requirements.
- Collaborate daily with internal teams and external business partners to lead communication planning meetings, manage stakeholder expectations and resolve feedback throughout the review process.
R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County – Volunteer Marketing Strategist
Jan. 2025 – May 2025 / Franklin, NC
- Assisted in planning and executing nonprofit marketing initiatives to increase community awareness and event participation.
- Developed promotional strategies and community outreach efforts that contributed to a 316% increase in online engagement and $1,500 in fundraising sales.
- Conducted market research by gathering feedback from over 100 community members to improve outreach strategies and campaign effectiveness.
Southwestern Community College – Public Relations Intern
Jan. 2025 – May 2025 / Sylva, NC
- Created marketing and public relations content to support institutional communications and increase audience engagement.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to execute campus events and communication initiatives.
- Maintained relationships with community partners through professional written and verbal communication.
ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) – Treasurer
Aug. 2023 – May 2025 / Cullowhee, NC
- Directed Instagram and TikTok strategy to drive engagement through consistent posting and brand storytelling.
- Designed flyers to increase consideration of the chapter to encourage new members.
- Coordinated a high-traffic event through a local partnership to raise funds for networking opportunities.
- Attended international conferences in Tennessee and California to represent the WNC chapter.
Project C.A.R.E. – Mentor/Mentee
Aug. 2023-May 2025 / Cullowhee, NC
- Collaborated with Intercultural Affairs on inclusive programming, event promotion and guest facilitation to foster campus diversity and engagement.
- Assisted and participated in events intended to bring our student body together as a more culturally diverse community.
- Acted as upperclassman mentor to guide new student through their first academic year at WCU through advising, regular study sessions, promoting campus involvement and fostering an environment of growth.
WHEE-TV: Catamount Entertainment – Production Team
Aug. 2023 – May 2024 / Cullowhee, NC
- Produced and edited digital content using Adobe Premiere for YouTube.
- Developed rundowns and operated professional video equipment, such as the Sony DMX-R100 audio board and Sony HSC-100R cameras to deliver high-quality campus programming.
- Developed rundowns to provide a detailed timeline of newscasts for production team.
ADDITIONAL
Technical Skills/CMS: Canva, InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition.
Social Media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Lemon8, Pinterest, Snapchat.
Certifications: Hootsuite Platform Certification | Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
Writing: Adept in AP, APA and MLA writing styles; Skilled in media writing and digital storytelling.
