B R A N D EE-
/brandeeadams
A D A M S-
Atlanta, GA
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
// PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT MDOT - Contract Services Division | Lansing, MI | May 2019 – Present
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Manages and maintains records of vendors, new and existing clients to ensure accuracy of details.
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Leads development of proposals and execution of events for all client initiatives.
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Cultivates client relationships and fosters clear communication/relationships to maintain detailed records of
all interactions and transactions via C-Trak to ensure all colleagues have correct information.
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Leads all elements of product launch process including development and execution of announcement and
events for both national and local clients.
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Facilitates daily administrative functions, including client service queries, inbound calls related to field
personnel, management, services or specific accounts.
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Assists with development of campaigns through establishing messaging, content and creating/executing
overall strategy on a monthly budget.
Event Management
Contract Management
Procurement
Project Management
Vendor Management
Client Relations
Administrative Support
Logistics Management
Communications Strategy
Email Marketing
Customer Success
Market Analysis
Social Media Analytics
Social Media Marketing
Communications/PR Plans
Branding
Message Development
Graphic Design
// TECHNICAL
SquareSpace
HubSpot
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite
(Outlook, Word, Excel &
PowerPoint)
Google Analytics and AdWords
EDUCATION
B.S. Communications and
Journalism
Grand Valley State University
April 2015
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT State of Michigan | Lansing, MI | May 2017 – May 2019
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Streamlined and maximized a database through Sigma tracking system to manage driving statues, tickets
and personal information for all patron accounts.
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Determined eligibility of customer records to ensure proper usage/protocol was in compliance with
jurisdiction.
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Coordinated the transferral of important account information to internal ad external clients and insurance
agents.
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Facilitated communication between the Secretary of State’s Office, the executive and administrative staff,
and other departmental staff, department heads and outside agencies.
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Utilized personal knowledge of past precedents, protocol and major decisions and actions to ensure
continuity of departmental processes and procedures in the absence of executive leadership.
OFFICE ASSISTANT National Restaurant Association | Washington, DC| Feb. 2017 – May 2017
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Prepared drafts, modified documents and all written communication including correspondence,
presentations, reports, memos and emails for executive leadership.
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Facilitated meetings, luncheons and events to determine budgetary plans, guest amounts and venue
locations.
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Oversaw all budgetary expenses for vendor contracts, and office department to meet organizational need.
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Created compelling strategies that align with, cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted,
high-level external audiences, including elected officials and government partners.
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Led all communications with vendors and staff to clarify expected outcomes and any modifications to new
and existing contracts.
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Processed all scheduling requests, meeting materials, and other materials to support and accomplish
Association goals.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN Signal Group Consulting | Washington, DC | Sept. 2016 – Dec. 2016
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Collaborated with colleagues on strategic marketing collateral for media coverage, conferences and brand
recognition to assist in the formation of a positive public narrative surrounding clients.
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Planned, selected, researched and edited key messages for the social media platforms.
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Provided day-to-day support on social media accounts, external emails, newsletters, website and blog
communications.
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Drafted, revised, and edited written materials such as blogs, and provided additional peer review for other
content creation by colleagues.
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Utilized graphic design skills to produce marketing collateral in alignment with company’s brand and
identity.
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Identified relevant news stories and opportunities to support content creation for newsletter with over
5,000 subscribers.
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Optimized website pages with relevant keywords and improved formatting and readability; decreased
bounce rate from 54% to 34%.
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Identified organizational communication opportunities through the use of social media sites such as
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and WordPress.
