Lily Perkinson

Designing and creating an e-newsletter; Conducting interviews with department heads at James Madison University; Working with another student employee to create outlines and articles; Planning and strategizing for the release of the paper; Preparing for the evolution of the branch within the upcoming years.

Created social media posts for various platforms; Developed and executed digital marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility; Attended conventions to take photos and record presentations; Used Adobe Suite, Canva, and CapCut to create any social media posts or other creative pieces for the team.

Wrote pieces for the August-September edition; Edited submissions for grammar, clarity, and consistency prior to final approval; Met with the executive board for layout design, including editorial placement, front page photo, and content organization; Pitched ideas for engagement; Scheduled and curated social media posts.

Greeted and sat 300 - 400 guests a shift; Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant; Learned organizational skills while managing seating and reservation organization; Balanced work and maintain a full-time student schedule; Trained new waitstaff on menu items, service protocols, and POS system usage.

Assisted the kitchen staff with food preparation and display; Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant; Required customer service and use of multiple register services, including Clover and Squarespace; Created and distributed digital holiday menus for large catering orders.