Ann Garcia
Resume
Education
Old Dominion University & Yonsei University - Graduated May 2025
Bachelor of Arts & Diversity Studies Certificate. English Major with a concentration in Professional Writing.
Minor in Sociology. Spent Fall 2019 semester attending Yonsei University.
Granby High School
International Baccalaureate Certificate.
Work Experience
City of Hampton 311 Citizen Services Advocate I (September 2025-Current)
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Receive incoming calls for City of Hampton information and advice
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Complete citizens' requests submitted via email, mobile app, online web form, text messaging, and chat sessions
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Responds to customer phone and electronic inquiries in a prompt, courteous and concise manner
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Analyzes customer needs and determines the most effective method of achieving customer delight
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Provides proactive support to a variety of internal and external customers concerning a broad base of city issues, projects, services, and customer concerns
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Researches and resolves customer inquiries using a variety of computer software, to include an automated computer tracking system and Microsoft Office software
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Types detailed and accurate information, while also maintaining clear and organized records
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Assists with standard and routine contact center duties, such as database updates, survey transcriptions, special projects, committee responsibilities, or other related tasks
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Partners with other City departments to resolve customer complaints and follows up with responsible parties
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Fosters effective relationships with internal and external customers
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Collects citizen feedback through customer service surveys
Tidewater Queer History Project Social Media & Outreach Intern (January 2025-May 2025)​
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Spearheaded social media campaign on Instagram @tidewaterqueer to educate community on local queer history and establish TQHP as the subject matter expert
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Generated unique docuseries content through the craft of narrative storytelling
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Conducted research on TQHP’s archives to inform content writing
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Collaborated with ODU Women’s & Gender Studies Department to market events and increase online visibility
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Evaluated growth of Instagram page and effectiveness of social media strategy, increasing views by 8K
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Gave presentation to market TQHP's internship opportunities to ODU student body
ODU Counseling Services Communications & Marketing Intern (August 2024-December 2024)
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Established cohesive strategic vision to market free & confidential mental health care for students
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Managed website through user-friendly edits and creation of new webpages
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Executed social media marketing strategy on Instagram @odu_counselingservices through content writing and graphic design
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Produced digital marketing materials in the form of TV displays and mass emails
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Developed print marketing materials including flyers, business cards, pamphlets, handouts
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Videography & voiceover for Instagram Reels and tour video for website
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Copy-edited e-Learning modules for website
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Assisted in on-site event management & student engagement
Twitch Affiliate (June 2020-Current)
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Videography, photography, and editing cosplay content for subscription-based platform
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Social media management on various platforms for customer acquisition, growing over 300,000 followers on Twitter
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Interact one-on-one and with an audience of up to 50 people at a time to maximize viewer engagement
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Generate revenue by promoting subscription service and product advertisements through mass communications
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Manage 25 networking groups with other creators to conduct collaborative events to acquire new viewers and retain legacy viewership
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Design and model cosplay outfits for personal projects and commission
ODU Monarch Wellness Ambassador (December 2016 - June 2021)
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Planned and implemented monthly health engagement programs relating to different Wellness Wheel topics
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Collaborated with team to plan and prepare program logistics
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Distributed advertising through flyers, posters, social media, and email
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Set up and broke down event stands, and disseminated information to ODU community in presentations
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Evaluated program effectiveness and prepared reports by collecting and compiling surveys detailing metrics of participant satisfaction and retention
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Developed content and generated engagement for Health Promotion Instagram page with infographics, polls, and informative TikToks/Instagram Reels
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Spearheaded Title IX exercise on how to navigate student safety scenarios, which has been integrated into freshmen orientation since 2019
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Managed front desk by engaging students and faculty via phone and in-person interaction
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Acted as trained guide for students in crisis to the appropriate resources/personnel
TCC Human Resources Assistant (June 2019-August 2019)
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Utilized Tidewater Community College information systems and applicant tracking systems
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Handled employee records in onboarding and out-processing
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Verified and updated demographics of employee records
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Completed data entry of up to 75 files into databases daily
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Copied and scanned files for record digitization
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Maintained organization of approximately 50 physical files in office daily
Regal Entertainment Cast Member (June 2018 - August 2018)
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State certified food handler
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Collaborated with team members to efficiently produce, sell, and advertise concessions
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Aided in opening and cleanup of theatre
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Greeted guests at the door and directed traffic to appropriate theaters
Lakewood Ballet Teaching Assistant (September 2012 - August 2014)
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Assisted in teaching ballet technique classes by leading warm-up exercises
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Collaborated in teaching and creating choreography
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Helped facilitate performances
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Provided one-on-one student attention for classical technical development
Skills
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Health education & administration
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Event management
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Digital marketing
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Social media content & strategy (SEO)
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Graphic design & video editing
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Data collection, entry & evaluation
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Strong, tactful command of oral & written English language
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Premiere & Canva
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Adept at task prioritization & adhering to deadlines unsupervised
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Ability to communicate and work in a team setting
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Customer service
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Highly organized
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Honors & Activities
Old Dominion University
Green Dot Certification
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Trained to recognize red flags in relationships and foster a violence free environment
Safe Space Certification
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Trained to provide safe, supportive space to all LGBTQ+ members of the ODU community
Paradise Creek Nature Park
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Worked with group to create a multimodal campaign to promote nature park in Portsmouth
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Campaign included a scavenger hunt, running trail challenge, social media marketing, and flyers
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Worked with graphic design programs like Piktochart
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Assisted Urban Park Ranger Sarah Sumoski
Upward Church Childcare Volunteer
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Provided childcare services to members of Norfolk Upward Church
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Played games and other activities with children during Christmas service
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Handled food and media
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Took leadership role amongst volunteers, who were coworkers of Health Promotion; referred to church by supervisor Chantal Matthews
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
Golden Key International Honour Society Member
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Granby High School
​Earth Day Prose Collection
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Volunteered to write and publish creative prose
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Worked with class to clean up trash around the neighborhood while putting poetry on signs
National Honor Society
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Completed volunteer work to benefit the Norfolk community
Spanish Honor Society
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Planned and organized events
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Led and facilitated monthly meetings
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Marketed merchandise for organization
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Lakewood Dance & Music Center
Ballet Company Member
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Participated in ballet, contemporary, and jazz training
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Performed original works
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Worked alongside company members as a corps performer as well as a leading performer
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Took leadership role in choreographing ballet piece for senior company members’ graduation
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Todd Rosenlieb Dance Center
Virginia Ballet Theatre Ensemble Member
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Participated in structured, professional ballet training
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Performed in original and classical ballets
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Performed in Arts for Life gala to benefit ACCESS AIDS Care (now the LGBT Life Center) and local LGBT community
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Volunteered in assembling/striking set