Chelsea E.

About Chelsea E.

Hello! My name is Chelsea Evans, and I am a Corporate Communications/PR Specialist & Graphic Designer at Canon Virginia, Inc. I graduated from Saint Joseph\'s University with a B.A. in Communications and Media Studies and a minor in Art.Throughout my career, I have gained professional experience in Internal/External Communications, Corporate and Community Partnership Management, Web Design, Social Media Management, Journalism, and Graphic Design. In addition, I have years of experience with various platforms such as Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Lightroom; as well as Canva, WordPress, and Web Design Software.

Experience

1. Corporate Communications Pr & Graphic Design Specialist Ii

   Canon Virginia, Inc

   Jan 2022 — Present · Newport News, VA, US

   Manage social media platforms; create social media campaigns and content that promotes brand awareness and drives engagement. Design and create inclusive and diverse internal and external PR/Communication materials including emails/memos, meetings, company website, monthly newsletter, brochures, flyers, and posters. Manage the company intranet and the internal app. Create content that enhances connection and engagement; providing employees with necessary information.Promote goodwill and maintain favorable public image for Canon Virginia, Inc. through publicity efforts such as press releases, tours, exhibits, etc. Support company involvement in corporate social responsibility activities and events. Provide support in communicating the corporate image through researching, writing and editing, press releases, biographies, internal communications, online communications, etc.Plan and coordinate company sponsored events such as the company Holiday Party, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Bowl-A-Thon, Member Appreciation Days, and Family Fall Festival for up to guests. Plan and execute community volunteer opportunities with external community partners. Design logos, t-shirts, promotional items, branding, marketing, flyers, registration forms, etc, for all events.Serve on the Corporate Donations Committee, providing support to local community partners through various donations (in-kind, product, monetary, etc.). Responsibilities include processing all company donations, ensuring that the prospective organization aligns with the company\'s mission and goals, enhances the relationship between company and community, and falls within the desired impact area.

Education

• Saint Joseph's University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies