Portfolio Collection

A media pitch written to capture a local news outlet's attention and encourage coverage of a community event.

MEDIA

News Coverage Pitch

A rebranding project focused on creating a more modern and engaging identity while maintaining the brand's purpose.

PRESS RELEASE

Modern World Rebranding

Looks at how perceptions of gender roles on college campuses changed before and after the #MeToo movement.

RESEARCH

Gender Roles before & After #MeToo

A feature story highlighting Fode Bangura and the impact of his music workshop on the community.

PRESS RELEASE

Fode Bangura music Workshop

A personal piece centered on perseverance, reflection, and finding hope through challenging experiences.

MEDIA

Everything is gonna be alright

A media advisory created to share important event details with local media and encourage community awareness.

MEDIA

Community Event Brief

Explores how perspective and interpretation can shape the way we understand what we see.

CONTENT

Beyond what is

Examines how visual elements can communicate both direct messages and deeper meanings.

CONTENT

Barthes' Connotation/ Denotation

Explores how anti-communist propaganda influneced the way Americans viewed communism during the 1950s

RESEARCH

Anti- Communist Propaganda in 1950s in america

FITPACE EcoDasher

Social Media Campaign

Winona State 2035 “Brighter Together”

Strategic and Brand Awareness Campaign

KQAL Rebrand Campaign

Social Media and Brand Awareness Campaign

Winona Golf & Dining

Strategic and Brand Awareness Campaign

Winona State University Arboretum

Strategic and Social Media Campaign

Group Case Study

Media Relations & Reputation Management

Social Media Ethics & Public Communication

Group Case Study

Overview: 2035 Brighter Together was a strategic communication campaign designed to bring Winona State University’s vision for 2035 to life. The campaign focused on strengthening the university’s identity, raising awareness of its long-term goals, and helping students feel more connected to the future of the campus community.

Overview: The FITPACE EcoDasher campaign focused on promoting custom shoe inserts while building brand awareness and creating a stronger presence with potential customers through social media.

Overview: The KQAL rebranding campaign focused on modernizing Winona State University’s campus radio station while strengthening its connection with students and the greater Winona community.

Overview: The Winona Golf & Dining campaign focused on increasing awareness and engagement among college students by showcasing the organization as more than just a golf course and highlighting the broader experiences it has to offer.

Overview: The WSU Arboretum campaign focused on raising awareness of the Arboretum among students and the Winona community while encouraging greater involvement in events, volunteer opportunities, and environmental education.

Overview: This group case study examined an ethical media-relations conflict involving Kid Rock’s representatives and the Detroit Free Press after the publication of unfavorable opinion coverage.

Overview: This group project explored the relationship between social media, political communication, public figures, and platform accountability through a case study of Donald Trump’s use of Twitter/X.

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