My Background
Personal Profile
I am passionate about helping others and creating work that puts people first. My goal is to use my skills in marketing, content creation, and communication to make experiences more meaningful and accessible. My background in both work experience and campus involvement at Mississippi State University has allowed me to develop leadership, teamwork, and customer-focused skills. I enjoy learning about people, understanding their needs, and finding ways to connect with them through my work.
Work Experience
As a Beauty Advisor at Ulta Beauty, I have always prioritized a customer-first approach by focusing on creating a personalized and welcoming experience for every guest. I take the time to understand each customer’s needs, preferences, and goals so I can provide thoughtful recommendations rather than just making a sale. By emphasizing genuine connection and product education, I aim to build trust, encourage confidence, and ensure that every interaction leaves a lasting positive impression.
July 2025- Present
Ulta Beauty
Beauty Advisor
October 2024- Present
Mississippi State University Office of Public Affairs
Videographer & Social Media Student Worker
As a Student Worker for the Office of Public Affairs at Mississippi State University, I contribute to content creation and digital storytelling that highlights campus initiatives, student life, and university achievements. Through this role, I’ve gained hands-on experience in branding, content strategy, and maintaining a consistent voice across platforms. A cool fact about this position is that the content we create reaches thousands of students, alumni, and prospective students — meaning I get to help shape how the university’s story is shared on a large scale.
May 2024- Present
Great Oaks Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I developed a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. In this role, I supported individuals with daily needs while ensuring they felt respected, comfortable, and valued. Working closely with patients strengthened my empathy, patience, and attention to detail, and it taught me the importance of advocating for others during vulnerable moments. This experience shaped my genuine care for people and reinforced my belief that service, trust, and human connection should always come first.
April 2025- July 2025
Depop
Online Business Owner
As a seller on Depop, I operated my campus-based shop, “Leila’s Closet,” where I sold over 30 items featuring a curated, unique style aesthetic. I managed the full selling process, including photographing products, recording accurate measurements, writing item descriptions, packaging orders, and shipping items efficiently and responsibly. My store maintained highly positive ratings through reliable customer service, clear communication, and attention to detail, which reinforced my commitment to quality presentation and buyer satisfaction in an online retail environment.
October 2023- December 2023
ATC Fitness
Sales Associate
As a gym sales associate at ATC Fitness, I focused on providing exceptional customer service by warmly greeting members and creating a welcoming environment for everyone who entered the facility. My responsibilities included assisting members with equipment questions, supporting facility cleanliness by helping maintain workout spaces, and restocking essential supplies as needed. Through this role, I strengthened my attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to creating a positive customer experience in a fitness environment.
Campus Involvement
September 2025- Present
Mississippi State University Fashion Board
Marketing Subcommittee Member
As a member of the MSU Fashion Board marketing subcommittee at Mississippi State University, I create video content that highlights behind-the-scenes preparation and in-show performance moments. My work focuses on capturing the energy and personality of the organization by incorporating trendy sounds, creative transitions, and engaging storytelling elements. Through this role, I help translate the excitement of fashion and performance into social media content that feels current, authentic, and visually engaging while supporting overall event promotion and brand presence.
September 2025- Present
Etre Magazine
Marketing Member
As part of ETRE, I assist with behind-the-scenes work for cover shoots and regular photography sessions by helping capture content, coordinate logistics, and support overall shoot organization. My role includes taking photos during shoots, contributing to workflow preparation, and helping ensure teams work together smoothly. Through this experience, I have developed stronger attention to detail, collaboration skills, and an understanding of how production planning supports high-quality visual storytelling.
February 2025- Present
American Marketing Association at MSU
Vice President of Communications
As Vice President of Communications for the American Marketing Association - Mississippi State University chapter, I manage cross-platform content to help maintain a consistent and recognizable brand presence. My work focuses on understanding and communicating the organization’s brand identity while ensuring messaging, visuals, and tone remain aligned across different channels. Through this role, I have strengthened my ability to create cohesive marketing content, monitor platform performance, and translate organizational goals into engaging communication strategies.
March 2025- Present
Student Association- Freshman Reach
Director of Marketing
As a Reach Director for Mississippi State University’s Freshman Reach program, I work cross-collaboratively to help increase student engagement and participation in campus events that promote sustainability, personal growth, and meaningful student life experiences. I focus on developing and supporting programming that encourages students to build connections, explore campus opportunities, and enjoy fun, inclusive activities. In this role, I also serve as a mentor to the marketing pod of 23 students and total members of 120 students, providing guidance, encouragement, and leadership support as they navigate their freshman year and develop confidence as emerging campus leaders. Through mentorship and collaboration, I aim to create an environment where students feel supported, valued, and motivated to grow.
September 2024- March 2025
Student Association- Freshman Reach
Marketing Reacher
Freshman Reach is the freshman leadership sector of the Mississippi State University student association that focuses on helping freshmen develop leadership skills and become more involved on campus. I first joined as a Reacher, where I contributed to promoting the organization by creating and editing video content that helped drive student engagement on Instagram, generating over 50,000 combined views. I collaborated with different areas of the organization, including policy, programming, and service initiatives, to help highlight events, opportunities, and community-building activities. Through this work, I focused on producing content that was visually engaging, aligned with organizational messaging, and supported recruitment and participation efforts.
September 2024- December 2024
MSU Cybersecurity Club
Social Media Manager
As the Social Media Manager for the Mississippi State University Cybersecurity Club, I created and managed social media content and graphics to help promote cybersecurity events and increase student engagement. My work focused on developing visually clear and informative posts that supported the club’s mission and outreach efforts. I also captured photos during club activities to highlight member participation and strengthen the organization’s online presence, helping maintain a consistent and professional digital brand across platforms.
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