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Takisha Walker

Boise

Summary

Charismatic, diligent, cheerful, and enthusiastic individual with a proven track record of establishing and growing a customer base through creative marketing tools and media. Exceptional communication skills, team building abilities, and collaborative nature have led to successful collaboration with diverse individuals and personalities. Poised beyond years and remains calm under pressure, thriving in challenging environments. Talent lies in quickly picking up new skills, adapting to changing needs, and flexing with different projects. Keen attention to detail and reputation for reliability result in consistently delivering high-quality work.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Service Coordinator

Rise Family Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Create content for monthly newsletters, website pages, and social media platforms
  • Supported workflow of daily administrative tasks to achieve targets and deadlines
  • Coordinate family service programs and provide resources for families in need
  • Contributed to the development of program policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state regulations and best practices.

Retail Associate

Nike
09.2017 - 01.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues swiftly.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts, creating eye-catching displays that showcased featured products effectively.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.

Communications Coordinator

Vipers Pro Basketball
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Produced original material for publication in flyers, promotional materials, and blog posts.
  • Managed calendar of organizational and community events.
  • Provided editorial support and prepared manuscripts, pamphlets, handbooks, newsletters, brochures, training materials, news releases, articles, policies, and reports.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to offer recommendations and creative communications solutions to drive results across multiple programs.

Game Night Communications

Greensboro Swarm, NBA G-League
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms, creating and curating content to engage with our audience effectively.
  • Strategized and crafted effective press releases to maintain a positive corporate image, ensuring our messaging was consistent and aligned with our brand values.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address any issues during game nights.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Guest Relations Associate

Carolina Panthers
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Verified availability and checked details with care to avoid guest complaints.
  • Focused on customer satisfaction throughout interactions, offering timely, accurate information and answering broad-ranging questions.
  • Handled escalated guest concerns in person to uphold the property's reputation for service excellence.
  • Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless coordination of guest needs and requests.

Basketball Communications Intern

Charlotte Hornets
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Applied knowledge and understanding of communication principles when assisting the team during draft day and media interviews.
  • Created strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
  • Created recruiting material for prospective recruits prior to the NBA draft.
  • Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.

Public Relations/Social Community Intern

Greensboro Swarm, NBA G-League
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms, creating and curating content to engage with our audience corporate image, ensuring our messaging was conveyed effectively.
  • Curated social media content and produced game notes for 27 games.
  • Developed the new 'Kids Club' initiative, which significantly increased organizational revenue by attracting more families to our games.
  • Organized a philanthropic event with Teach 4 America to give back to the community.

Student

Sports Business Classroom
07.2016 - 07.2016

Selected among 35 participants for front o ce boot camp, held in conjunction with the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The individual track included informational and firsthand training about social media and digital branding with Dennis Rodgers from the L.A Clippers.

Communications Assistant

Idaho Stampede
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all visiting teams, creating a welcoming environment that fostered positive relationships with other institutions.
  • Coordinated coach's and players' press release conferences.
  • Coordinated social media communications across all platforms and website pages.
  • Organized the 2016 "Step Up Challenge" with Blue Cross of Idaho to promote the importance of physical activity with youth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Boise State University
Boise, ID
12-2020

Skills

  • Press packages
  • Client engagement
  • Community relations
  • Press release writing
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Social Media management
  • Community resources

Timeline

Family Service Coordinator

Rise Family Services
05.2022 - Current

Retail Associate

Nike
09.2017 - 01.2022

Communications Coordinator

Vipers Pro Basketball
09.2017 - 01.2019

Guest Relations Associate

Carolina Panthers
08.2017 - 12.2017

Game Night Communications

Greensboro Swarm, NBA G-League
05.2017 - 12.2017

Basketball Communications Intern

Charlotte Hornets
05.2017 - 08.2017

Public Relations/Social Community Intern

Greensboro Swarm, NBA G-League
01.2017 - 05.2017

Student

Sports Business Classroom
07.2016 - 07.2016

Communications Assistant

Idaho Stampede
10.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Boise State University
Takisha Walker