CONTACT

4738 Beech Crest Place

Charlotte, NC 28269
(910) 364-2131
sabrina.colon1@gmail.com

SKILLS

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Graphic Design
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator

Copy Writing
Public Relations
Marketing
Social Media

Vendor & Budget Management

Strategic Planning
Brand Management
Event Planning

Communications & Marketing Manager

Aug 13 Present
Communications Specialist Aug 11 Aug 13
City of Charlotte, Management & Financial Services, Charlotte, N.C.
Design and oversee production of internal/external communication materials
Develop and implement communications initiatives within the department
Maintain and update departmental web content, both internally and externally
Maintain communication files including photos, videos and other published work
Edit and draft correspondences, announcements, reports and other publications and documents
Serve as Special Events Coordinator for City of Charlotte and departmental special events and activities
Develop, administer and analyze customer and employee surveys
Coordinate with printers for publications, brochures, newsletters and other marketing materials
Provide research and writing support
Serve as consultant and subject matter expert throughout Management & Financial Services
Serve as media liaison
Communications Specialist May 08 Aug 11
Lutheran Services Carolinas, Charlotte, N.C.
Develop, execute and evaluate marketing communication plans, events and activities for all programs
Design marketing materials including brochures, magazine layouts and promotional materials
Write, edit and distribute internal newsletter and monthly external newsletter
Coordinate special events and organize agency attendance at outside special events
Implement and manage social media marketing, including Facebook and Twitter pages
Manage web site content
Coordinate all media requests and inquiries
Communications Coordinator Oct 07 May 08
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Public Relations Department, Charlotte, N.C.
Interview faculty, staff and alumni for use in internal and external publications
Write feature articles for alumni magazine
Develop and produce press releases and news briefs

FREELANCE
EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Copy Writer & Graphic Designer

Aug 11 - Present
Lutheran Services Carolinas
Write, design and edit projects as needed to include annual fundraising mailers, annual reports, and brochures
Vendor coordination
National Officer of Communications
Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.
Redesigned national magazine as well as act as Editor-in-Chief
Write, design and manage weekly email marketing and special campaigns
Created brand management guide and visual standards
Manage web site content
Design marketing materials including brochures, reports and promotional materials

Jun 13 - Jun 15

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

BA Communications Studies, Public Relations Track, Journalism Minor

May 2008

Central Piedmont Community College May 2010

Graphic Design - Continuing Education
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Management Institute
Joint Information System/Center Certification

Oct 2011