Over the years, I've worn many different hats— sales professional, journalist, and entrepreneur. This diverse experience has allowed me to develop a well-rounded skill set, especially in communication. Whether I was interviewing individuals for an article, pitching our platform as a Sales Development Representative, or networking with small businesses to offer them marketing and photography services, my goal has always been the same: connect, provide value, and help others grow.

Sales 

Sales Development Rep Intern - PitchBook

During my time in this role, I was responsible for:

- Prospecting and pursuing our own leads using various CRM tools.

- I consistently met daily and weekly KPI's.

Our goal was to transition qualified prospects to a platform demonstration with our Business Development team. My outreach focused primarily on startup companies and decision-makers such as CEO's and VPs of Finance. mostly contacting startup companies. All outreach was cold and included emails, phone calls, and LinkedIn messaging. 

Journalism

Staff Writer & Photographer - The Criterion Newspaper 

As a writer, I crafted a wide-range of articles by connecting with people from all sorts of walks of life from professors, business owners, and even everyday individuals on the street.

- This role sharpened my ability to ask thoughtful, leading questions to uncover who someone is.

- It has also required persistence by reaching out via calls, emails, and proper follow-up to secure interviews.

In doing do, I was then able to translate their stories into compelling, well-written pieces that aimed to inform, entertain, and inspire our target audience. 

Entrepreneurship

Principal Owner - Kenna Travels Media

I started this venture with a passion for writing and photography, which evolved into a marketing and photography company focused on helping small businesses grow. As a college student, I put myself out there with confidence.

- I built connections within the community, where I offered creative, problem solving solutions. 

I worked with business owners to develop high-quality product photos for websites or Amazon listings, while supporting broader brand efforts such as overall business image and social media presence.