Welcome to my portfolio! I’m Grace Douglas, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media with a concentration in advertising and public relations.
My professional goal is to leverage my communication expertise to make a positive impact in the healthcare sector. I believe that effective communication is crucial in navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry, from raising awareness about health issues to promoting healthcare innovations. Continue reading to learn more about my experience.
Evergreen & Oak
Public Relations Intern
September 2024 – December 2024
Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church
Website Developer & Social Media Manager
July 2020 – Present
At Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, my responsibilities are to design and update the church website and social media pages, edit various advertisements, and collaborate with the Pastor and other ministries to develop website content. In 2020, I led a full redesign of the church’s website, overseeing the transition to a new platform and creating the updated site. You can view examples of my work with Mt. Pisgah on my "My Work" page.
Semillas de Unidad
Publicity Co-Chair
May 2023 – December 2024
Semillas de Unidad is a club at UNC-Chapel Hill that collaborates with Fiesta Cristiana in Apex to provide tutoring services as well as other fundraising and volunteer services to support the local Latinx community. At Semillas de Unidad, a colleague and I served as publicity co-chairs, where we were responsible for updating the Instagram page, creating social content and graphics, designing flyers, and updating the main website. Find some examples of my work with Semillas de Unidad on my “My Work” page.
Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau
Marketing Intern
June 2024 – August 2024
Note in the Pocket
Communications Intern
September 2023 – December 2023
At Evergreen & Oak, my responsibilities were to assist the account executives and co-founders by drafting media pitches, press releases, and speaker submissions to elevate client visibility. I also built press lists, created KPI reports, and assisted with social media management, contributing to the execution of strategic PR campaigns.
At the Hickory Metro Convention Center and Visitors Bureau, I worked as the Marketing Intern to assist the marketing team. In this role, I aided in social media copy, wrote blogs, conducted interviews for stories, and updated website listings. Find some examples of my work with the Hickory Metro Convention Center and Visitors Bureau on my “My Work” page.
For my MEJO 332 - Public Relations Writing class, I created a media kit for Note in the Pocket as an APPLES Service-Learning Client. This media kit included a Fact Sheet, Communication Audit, Profile Piece, Press Release, and many other elements. Find some examples of my work with Note in the Pocket on my “My Work” page.