I am the Director of Communications for Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP). I have a strong track record of developing and implementing strategic and creative marketing approaches that incorporate expertise in public relations, graphic design, and digital marketing strategies. In my role as Communications Director for COSSPP, I have the pleasure of communicating with our current and prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and the communities beyond impacted by our work. COSSPP is home to 16 departments and interdisciplinary programs and 11 centers and institutes and serves as the third largest College at FSU, helping more than 5,000 students each year along their academic journeys. Our 50,000+ alumni work around the globe to address the world’s challenges and to better their communities. To support this work, I run an internship program within our College and provide on-the-job learning opportunities to FSU students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our students develop skills critical for workplace readiness and leave with comprehensive portfolios showcasing their writing, design, photography, and project management skills.

1. C O N TA C T
+352 422 4427
becsbydesign@gmail.com
Tallahassee, FL 32308
www.becsbydesign.com
E D U C AT I O N
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. in Communication
Major: Public Relations
Minor: Business
Summa Cum Laude
A C H I E V E M E N T S
Silent Superlative Award
FSU Division of Student Affairs | 2021
Diversity & Inclusion Certificate
FSU HR | 2019
Better Together Award
FSU Division of Student Affairs| 2019
Global Partner Certificate
FSU HR | 2017
FPRA Capital Chapter
New Member of the Year
FPRA Capital Chapter | 2012
Joe Curley Rising Leader Class
FPRA Capital Chapter | 2012
Golden Image Award of Distinction
FPRA Capital Chapter | 2011
Outstanding Public Relations
Undergraduate Student Award
FSU School of Communication | 2011
Dean’s List / President’s List
FSU | Multiple Semesters
Leadership, Ethics &
Public Service Award
Citrus LEAPS Program | 2008
Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
Girl Scouts of the USA | 2008
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) | Tallahassee, FL
Communications Director | December 2021 – Present
Maintained all Communication Coordinator duties while developing a comprehensive policies
and procedures manual with the Director and key staff. Provided strategic counsel to the
Director for internal and external communications. Served on Florida State University’s
International Advisory Committee to promote campus-wide internationalization efforts.
Produced a weekly newsletter highlighting news, events, programs, and feature stories that
reached approximately 10,000 members of the FSU community. Distributed information to
international students through various channels, including through a tailored Canvas
organization page, and the center’s social media. Developed a longitudinal database to track
enrollment and utilization data for use in reports and with data visualization software.
As Communications Director for the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at
Florida State University, have the pleasure of communicating with our current and prospective
students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and the communities beyond impacted by our work.
COSSPP is home to 16 departments and interdisciplinary programs and 11 centers and
institutes and serves as the third largest College at FSU, helping more than 5,000 students
each year along their academic journeys. Our 50,000+ alumni work around the globe to
address the world’s challenges and to better their communities. To support this work, I run an
internship program within our College and provide on-the-job learning opportunities to FSU
students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our students develop skills critical for
workplace readiness and leave with comprehensive portfolios showcasing their writing,
design, photography, and project management skills.
Communication Coordinator | November 2016 – September 2019
Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing plans to promote CGE and its
programs to targeted audiences using traditional and new media, resulting in increased
programming participation. On average, attendance at the center’s signature event
International Coffee Hour increased by 30 percent. Provided professional photography
services, including studio portraiture and event photography. Served as a member of FSU’s
University Communicators’ Network. Supervised a team of seven. Redesigned the CGE’s
website and migrated it to the university’s CMS: Drupal. Performed website maintenance and
updates as webmaster. Designed new and updated existing graphic materials to align with
FSU’s current brand standards. Created and implemented procedures for swiping FSU ID
cards at all CGE events to collect utilization data.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Center for Global Engagement (CGE) | Tallahassee, FL
Communication & Data Manager | September 2019 – December 2021
BECS BY DESIGN, Tallahassee, FL
Freelance Photographer & Designer | January 2014 – Present
Provide clients with a range of photography services, including studio photography, wedding
photography, and corporate photography with a special focus on studio portraiture and event
photography. Design work ranges from developing proposals and presentations to branding.
C O M M U N I C A T O R
D E S I G N E R | A N A L Y S T

2. W O R K E X P E R I E N C E C O N T I N U E D
CE R T IF ICATIONS
AFF IL IAT IONS
P RESENTAT IONS
Florida Association of
International Educators
Current
NAFSA: Association of
International Educators
2017
Florida Public Relations Association
2007 – 2013 | Multiple Chapters
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
National Communication Association
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Golden Key
International Honor Society
The National Society of
Collegiate Scholars
Phi Eta Sigma
National Honor Society
Bridging Cultures:
Expanding Intercultural
Programming & Outreach
2020 FAIE Annual State Conference
Florida Association of
International Educators (Spring 2020)
Communicating Visually:
Cultural Competence
Through Photography
IDS 2431: Global Perspectives
Classroom Presentation
FSU Diversity & Inclusion
Theory-to-Action Project (Summer 2019)
Your Brand: Using Social Media
for Your Future
INS 2912: Developing Global Citizens
Classroom Presentation (Fall 2017)
InDesign CC Essential Training
Lynda.com Certificate #: 48BEB4
InDesign Insider Training:
Preflight & Printing
Lynda.com Certificate #: 9F6A78
Photoshop CC for Photographers:
Camera Raw 8 Fundamentals
Lynda.com Certificate #: 9C2FB6
Print Production Essentials:
Spot Color & Varnish
Lynda.com Certificate #: 414976 MOORE, Tallahassee, FL
Account Executive | July 2011 – September 2013
Executed targeted national, statewide and local campaigns for both businesses and
nonprofits, achieving goals and providing strategic communications counsel and support.
Day-to-day activities included message development, copywriting, media relations, public
relations, social media management, grassroots advocacy, issues management, crisis
communications, communications planning, internal communications and event planning.
Serviced health care, sustainable energy, human services and nonprofit clients.
GUNSTER, Tallahassee, FL
Special Project Website Coordinator | August 2010 – October 2011
Managed and edited web content for Gunster's Boardroom Brief website through a Wordpress
content management system. Composed and distributed a daily email marketing campaign to
5,000+ recipients for Gunster's Boardroom Brief top stories and blog posts. Monitored the
blogs for feedback and commentary. Ensured the quality and functionality of the website by
improving and correcting errors.
RB OPPENHEIM ASSOCIATES, Tallahassee, FL
Account Coordinator | December 2010 – April 2011
TAPROOT CREATIVE, Tallahassee, FL
Public Relations Intern | May 2010 – December 2010
PROGRESS ENERGY, Crystal River, FL
e-Learning Developer (Contract Project) | May 2009 – August 2009
Freelance/Assistant Photographer | Aug 2004 – July 2009
CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHICS, Crystal River, FL
CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE, Crystal River, FL
Stringer | Aug 2007 – May 2008
CRA ARCHITECTS, Tallahassee, FL
Marketing Coordinator | September 2013 – November 2016
Developed and designed print and online materials for marketing. Coordinated business
development projects – including proposal and presentation production – for competitive
state, local, and federal contracts ranging up to $45 million.