Communications Specialist

21 S Lincoln St, Minster, OH 45865   |   (419) 953-0033   |   amwkerrigan@gmail.com

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Education from Bowling Green State University - focus on English Communication and Journalism

WORK EXPERIENCE: Secondary level English Teacher - Legal Assistant - Retail Associate - Communications Specialist - Homemaker

I am a well-versed professional in both written and verbal communication with 15+ years of experience. I began my career as a high school English teacher, developing skills in public speaking, content creation, and leadership. When I moved out of state, I worked as a Legal Assistant, practicing transcription, legal documentation, and office management. After becoming a parent, I worked part-time in retail, practicing skills in customer service, project management, and social media content creation. From there, I became the Communications Specialist at the county boards of developmental disabilities. This position moved me into a whole new experience level with my career - as evident by my skills lists. On top of all that, working from home has made me a driven self-starter, a fast learner, and an excellent multi-tasker. 

• Google (Workspace and Analytics)
• Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva
• Microsoft 365
• WordPress and Weebly
• Social Media Management Software
• Editing and Proofreading
• Writing (various types including, technical, business, journalistic, academic, web, social, and more)
• Writing styles (MLA, APA, Chicago Style)
• Project Management
• SEO/SEM
• Teaching/Training Skills
• Inclusive Language and Design
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Transcription

• Self-Starter
• Multi-tasking
• Listening, Collaborating, Teamwork
• Hard-Working
• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
• Time Management, Ability to Prioritize
• Flexibility

I understand the purposes and best practices for using various social media outlets, including:

• Facebook (www.facebook.com/shelbydd.org)
  
• Instagram (www.instagram.com/champaigncbd...)
• Twitter (X) 
• LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/shelb... )
• TikTok
• YouTube
• Pinterest
• And more...

Analytic reports below show successful growth rates of a few social media platforms that I manage.