About
Caroline Cabral: A talented, high energy, results oriented leader and writer based in the California Bay Area looking to apply her skills in a new role, with journalistic, communication, multimedia, and written skills that are an asset to any organization.
I’ve had jobs in markets of all sizes, geared toward all kinds of audiences. I’m flexible and willing to learn and grow. I am a writer, producer and content creator with skills sharpened through experience and hard work as well as formal education. I graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2019 with a degree in English and in Communication: Social Media and Public Engagement.
I have experience in journalistic and persuasive writing for different mediums and purposes. Feel free to contact me for freelance and job opportunities. Explore this site to see what I can do.
Skills & Abilities
Writing and editing for different mediums and purposes
Data input and analysis
Social media strategy and analytics
Leadership and teamwork capabilities
Public speaking
Skilled in Microsoft and Google suite
Public speaking
Communications and connections
Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud
Highly skilled in content and communication editing technology (Constant Contact/ Canva/ Wix/ Sqaurespace/ Word Press)
Experience
Carondelet High School, Concord — Marketing & Communications coordinator
January 2021 - present
Helping define our voice as the primary communicators of the all girl’s private high school in the East Bay through specialized communications. Craft and maintain connections with students, faculty, staff, families, alumnae, and the extended Carondelet Community. Create content to showcase innovation, female empowerment, and the forward movement of Carondelet High School when it comes to excellence and Catholic education.
Visit Concord, Concord — Social media & public engagement coordinator
December 2019 - January 2021
Building our social media brand to meet key performance indicators including follower count, engagement reach, and website drive. Connect with non-profits, businesses, and leaders in the community to promote and help. Entertain and inform locals and non-locals about Concord, and generate interest in the city and its recreation and meeting opportunities. Partner with the city of Concord to draft grants to aid programs in the time of pandemic-related economic crisis.
NBC5 News, Medford — News Producer
April 2019 - December 2019
Leading a team of reporters to create an informative and effective show in a competitive network. Find and write quickly and efficiently. Multitasking before and during shows in high-stakes environment. Experience producing video content, timing a newscast and writing scripts.
SISKIYOU EDITOR IN CHIEF SISKIYOU NEWS SEPTEMBER 2017- JUNE 2019 Leading and teaching a team of talented writers, creators, and marketers. Pitching stories and engaging tactics. Reporting to admin and staff. Supporting writers and speaking truth to power.
SNOWDEN INTERN/ STAFF REPORTER HERALD AND NEWS JUNE 2018— SEPTEMBER 2018 Meeting daily deadlines. Sourcing within the community. Pitching original story ideas and bringing ideas and positively engaging a local newspaper and community.
CIRCULATION DESK LEAD HANNON LIBRARY DECEMBER 2018— JUNE 2019 Learning Administration, customer service and leadership. Dealing with challenging patrons and assisting them with locating, researching and connecting with others. Answering questions in person, over the phone and via email. Leading and pitching new projects. Mentoring new workers.
CIRCULATION DESK WORKER HANNON LIBRARY DECEMBER 2016— DECEMBER 2018 A faster learner with a knack for new programming and technology. An enjoyment for learning. Experience working with and for different personalities and collaborating through inter-departmental projects.
INTERN WRITER WALNUT CREEK MAGAZINE JUNE 2017—SEPTEMBER 2017 Experience writing for a publication; meeting deadlines; gathering evidence; covering newsworthy stories in an unbiased, longform manner.
SPORTS CAMP MANAGER RENAISSANCE CLUB SPORT JUNE 2016—AUGUST 2017 (HABITUAL) Managerial and supervisory experience; admin for camp’s social media page; honing of delegation and leadership skills; accounting and book keeping abilities; dealings with supervisors and problems at a higher level; communication with parents, children, co-workers, and superiors.
Education
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY JUNE 2019 | GPA 3.8 Double major ENGLISH and COMMUNICATIONS: SOCIAL MEDIA & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT