Resume

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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

B.S. in Communication – Western Carolina University (WCU)

May 2025 / Cullowhee, NC

Associate of Arts – Mitchell Community College (MCC)

May 2023 / Statesville, NC

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.