Deanna Drogan
Arlington,Virginia
Summary
Detail-oriented digital media specialist and multimedia journalist with a proven track record of driving engagement and brand awareness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Media Manager
Concerned Women For America
2022.05 - Current
- Manage and grow CWA and YWA social media channels
- Cover media for CWA related events such as Supreme Court rallies, congressional press conferences, and nation-wide bus tours
- Produce and edit CWA related videos and podcasts used for advocacy and education
- Develop talking points and outline for CWA podcast
- Conduct interviews with political figures and personalities for CWA podcast
- Design CWA and YWA apparel such as stickers, T-shirts, and posters
Young Women for America Regional Coordinator
Concerned Women For America
2021.03 - 2022.05
- Identified and recruited prospective YWA leaders
- Managed Young Women for America campus leaders
- Represented YWA at national and regional conferences
- Created content for YWA social media and website
Marketing Strategist
Consolidated Planning Inc.
2020.01 - 2021.02
- Assisted financial advisors in increasing individual social media presence and implement social media strategy
- Utilized agency marketing platform to compose targeted market lists for advisor use
- Led educational webinars on social media strategy
- Created post cards, firm graphics, invites, and flyers
- Managed company website/ assisted in new website creation
- Edited and created informative videos, such as interviews with advisors and staff spotlights
Book Author (Glory Writers)
New Degree Press
2019.12 - Current
- Wrote and published "Glory Writers: The Art of Writing Divine Content that Glorifies Your Creator"
- Led group of student writers at Liberty University through our writing journey
- Conducted various interviews with Christian authors whose stories are featured in book
- Worked closely with content editor, marketing editor, and cover designer to create and edit manuscript, publish, and advertise Glory Writers
Social Media Manager, Reporter & Photographer
Liberty Champion
2017.05 - 2019.05
- Managed Champion Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube profiles; posting articles, videos, all school events, including live tweeting
- Composed weekly articles for Champion newspaper in opinion, feature, and news sections
- Pitched opinion ideas that were used by editor
- Photographed school and local events such as speaker panels, campus gatherings, new construction, local openings, etc
Editorial Intern/ Freelance Writer
Charlotte Observer
2018.06 - 2018.11
- Edited lifestyle articles for CharlotteFive, the Observer's online guide to Charlotte
- Pitched story ideas as well as executed multiple articles per week regarding things to do in Charlotte
- Handled phone and onsite interviews at restaurants, coffee shops, press events, etc.
- Was hired as a freelancer after internship ended
- Practiced Search Engine Optimization through WordPress
Communications Intern
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
2017.05 - 2017.08
- Composed and structured the company biweekly newsletter
- Assisted managing company social media profiles
- Produced press releases for company sponsored events
- Captured photographs at company sponsored events including Coca-Cola 600 and the Powerade 7 on 7
Contributing Writer
Hypeline News
2016.03 - 2017.01
- Composed news and opinion articles on current events, politics, religion, and other various subjects
- Use WordPress
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2019
Skills
- News Writing
- Creative Writing
- Social Media Management
- Video Editing
- AP Style
- Photography
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Graphic Design
Community Service
- Middle school community leader at McLean Bible Church
- Former youth leader at Bethany Church of Weddington
- Former volunteer with Love Life USA
- Former Community Group Leader at Liberty University
Timeline
Digital Media Manager
Concerned Women For America
2022.05 - Current
Young Women for America Regional Coordinator
Concerned Women For America
2021.03 - 2022.05
Marketing Strategist
Consolidated Planning Inc.
2020.01 - 2021.02
Book Author (Glory Writers)
New Degree Press
2019.12 - Current
Editorial Intern/ Freelance Writer
Charlotte Observer
2018.06 - 2018.11
Social Media Manager, Reporter & Photographer
Liberty Champion
2017.05 - 2019.05
Communications Intern
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
2017.05 - 2017.08
Contributing Writer
Hypeline News
2016.03 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Liberty University
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