Hi, I’m Avery Thomas. I’m a dynamic public relations professional with a solid foundation in communication, gained through both academics and hands-on experience in education-based settings. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives and enjoy leading teams to deliver compelling campaigns. Whether designing instructional materials, managing social media, or crafting content for nonprofits, I bring creativity, detail-orientation, and a collaborative mindset to every project. I’m excited to apply these skills in a PR or digital marketing role that values storytelling, audience engagement, and outcomes.

Avery Thomas

Hi, I’m Avery Thomas. I’m a dynamic public relations professional with a solid foundation in communication, gained through both academics and hands-on experience in education-based settings. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives and enjoy leading teams to deliver compelling campaigns. Whether designing instructional materials, managing social media, or crafting content for nonprofits, I bring creativity, detail-orientation, and a collaborative mindset to every project. I’m excited to apply these skills in a PR or digital marketing role that values storytelling, audience engagement, and outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Avery Thomas. I’m a dynamic public relations professional with a solid foundation in communication, gained through both academics and hands-on experience in education-based settings. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives and enjoy leading teams to deliver compelling campaigns.

Whether designing instructional materials, managing social media, or crafting content for nonprofits, I bring creativity, detail-orientation, and a collaborative mindset to every project. I’m excited to apply these skills in a PR or digital marketing role that values storytelling, audience engagement, and outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Exceptional Children’s Instructional Assistant at Durham Public Schools
July 1, 2025 - Present
Create and implement instructional materials for small group activities; track student data by observing progression; lead small groups and one-on-one instruction; collaborate with team to ensure effective communication and content planning.
Personal Care Assistant at Durham Public Schools
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Provided classroom coverage; collaborated with elective and general instruction teachers to achieve adapted learning; followed student’s individualized education plan (IEP) and monitored progress; demonstrated data analytics and performance tracking.
Social Media Marketing Intern at American Heart Association
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Planned and scheduled social media campaigns to raise heart health awareness; outlined creative marketing materials such as flyers and press releases; authored and edited technical articles and blog posts; assembled press kits and represented the association at events via social channels.
Social Media Manager at Freelance
December 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Promoted client’s online platforms through audience research and content creation; increased follower engagement; self-taught Canva and Adobe Creative Suite for content creation; utilized Meta Business Suite to upload and schedule posts and analyze performance metrics.
Communication Intern/Administrative Assistant at LC America
March 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling deliveries and handling communications; coordinated social events with local businesses; organized activities to boost employee morale and wellbeing; managed social media pages to highlight employee activity and share company information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Associate of Arts at Durham Technical Community College
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services