Versatile Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager with a strong foundation in technology, creative design, and project management. Adept at utilizing a wide range of tools, from Adobe Creative Cloud to Canva and WordPress, to create visually and effective marketing materials. Proficient in HTML/CSS, data analytics, and search engine optimization, with a comprehensive skill set spanning from design software to business administration tools.
Software Skills
Coding and Web Development:
✔ HTML/CSS Coding ✔ Figma ✔ WordPress
Content Management Systems (CMS):
✔ Thrillshare Apptegy ✔ School InSites ✔ School Webmasters
Data and Analytics:
✔ Google Analytics ✔ Data Analytics
Social Media and Online Presence:
✔ Meta Business Suite ✔ Social Media Manager ✔ Search Engine Optimization
Digital Collaboration and Communication:
✔ Microsoft Office & Teams ✔ Google Workspace ✔ Zoom
Design and Multimedia:
✔ Canva ✔ Photography
✔ Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro DC, Premier Rush
Education
Diné College, Tsaile, Arizona — BA Business Administration/BFA Graphic Design, In progress
Diné College, Tsaile, Arizona — Liberal Arts, May 2006 - Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
Google UX Design Professional Certificate — Google Certification
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AWARDS
2023 Los Angeles Photography Awards — Award Winner
2023 Indigeverse Multimedia Festival (AIHEC)— Selected for Viewing
2023 London Cinematography & Photography Awards— Selected for Viewing
Acquired $204,996.60 worth of COVID PPE donations for Kayenta Unified School District and to assist student families that could not afford the cost.
Created a partnership with Amazon Good for Goods and Kayenta Unified School District in the first pilot program on the Navajo Nation assisting disadvantaged students and families with COVID PPE, Clothing, and Household items and furniture.
Mediated student and parent home information with SpaceX’s Starlink representative to arrange free satellite internet for students living in remote locations in northern Navajo Nation in a beta testing program.
Work Experience
Kayenta Unified School District, Kayenta, AZ — Administrative Assistant 2012 - 2023
Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, newsletters, infographics, presentations, advertisements, and social media) and increased the communication from Monument Valley High School to parents and community by 70%.
Established a cross-channel social media platform to streamline community engagement with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and school website; creating 1.5k followers for the high school and Kayenta Unified School District organically.
Perform search engine optimization of competitors and target audience analysis for better content planning and strategy.
Created the Monument Valley High School social media FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) compliance procedures which outlines the expectations for all use of social media (personal and educational) by staff.
Coordinated and successfully organized meetings, conferences, and banquets for 100+ US/State/Navajo government officials, non-profit organizations, and state school officials at Monument Valley High School, including fundraisers, school function events, conferences, stakeholder meetings, and luncheons.
Developed communication pipelines with new companies to disseminate time-sensitive information from management to cross-functional teams from the Superintendent's office to government sectors.
Provide oversight of educational information for building principals that include data migration, calendar management, and records management.
Generate reports regarding variances and forecasting of timelines, project scope, and budget for multiple yearly projects while monitoring current projects and resolving issues.
Provide expense planning reports, which include forecasting and detailed bottoms-up budget development. This includes gathering, assembling, and formatting data and preparing analysis for budget review.
Reconcile employee time in accordance with Kayenta Unified School District policies, State and Federal wage and hour guidelines, and labor contracts. Maintained personnel records, including payroll, leave notifications, employee files, benefit information, and workers’ compensation.
Kayenta Unified School District, Kayenta, AZ — Exceptional Student Services TA 2008 - 2012
Provided direct instructional support to individuals and small groups of students under the direction of the ESS Teacher. Adapted classroom activities, assignments, and materials to ensure the participation of all students requiring special education services.
Implemented personalized strategies to meet each student's unique needs, as guided by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Collected data on students' progress toward goals/objectives, as directed by the teaching staff.
Kayenta Unified School District, Kayenta, AZ — Reading Tutor 2006 - 2008
Provided instruction and guidance to help students develop reading abilities through the methods associated with Read Right methodology such as how to break words down, sound out words phonetically, and how to recognize unknown vocabulary.
Employed a variety of effective interventions to help the learner remediate any weaknesses in decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.