KACIE CROWN

           At eight years old, I asked Santa for a camera. Since then, I have spent as much time as possible behind one. I started taking pictures to capture moments and eventually began taking videos to capture emotions.

 

          So, when I took my first journalism production class my freshman year of high school, it clicked instantly. I have been an avid storyteller since. I have grown to love creating all types of content including that for promotional purposes. That content prioritizes the technology our industry is moving towards, such as drone videography and virtual production. Additionally, I have scripted, shot, and edited works for broadcast journalism. These pieces aired on a PBS affiliate in the thirteenth largest media market in the United States. 

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           I am a graduate of the Judy Genshaft Honors College at the University of South Florida. I have a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production to enhance my technical production skills. I also have a degree in Integrated Public Relations and Advertising to understand the strategy behind that content creation. 

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           I then applied that knowledge in my role as Marketing & Communications Project Manager at Community School of Naples (CSN). I managed a variety of marketing and communications efforts. This included social media, print ads, web ads, weekly newsletters, media relations, the CSN magazine and other miscellaneous projects. CSN uses a combination of in and out of house photography, design and video production. This allowed me to use those technical skills while developing management skills to keep the projects organized and on time.

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In January of 2025 I transitioned to a part-time contractor role with CSN and began as the Communications Project Manager for SPARXiQ and Trade Hounds. I focused on my media relations expertise, earning hundreds of media placements. This included two features in The Business Journals. I led event planning for major industry events, ensuring that ROI was tracked and used that data to improve future events. I also managed Monday.com workflows, streamlining them across the marketing team. 

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Outside of work, I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from the University of Florida. The program focuses on public relations as a management function, writing and strategic storytelling.