Hello, I’m Chayton Marquis (or Chay if that's easier), a Minneapolis-based communications and content professional who thrives at the intersection of mission driven environments, content creation, and storytelling. When I can communicate a client's brand image through short form content in an exiting, engaging, and innovative way, I feel not only like I'm developing the company's goal, but I am developing as a professional myself. My nonprofit and education-focused work has sharpened my ability to reach diverse audiences with clear, actionable messages, which I translate into writing and images with Canva and Adobe Suite. I’m proficient in Spanish and love collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impact. feel free to visit my website and take a look at some of the work and impacts I have had! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Chayton Marquis

Hello, I’m Chayton Marquis (or Chay if that's easier), a Minneapolis-based communications and content professional who thrives at the intersection of mission driven environments, content creation, and storytelling. When I can communicate a client's brand image through short form content in an exiting, engaging, and innovative way, I feel not only like I'm developing the company's goal, but I am developing as a professional myself. My nonprofit and education-focused work has sharpened my ability to reach diverse audiences with clear, actionable messages, which I translate into writing and images with Canva and Adobe Suite. I’m proficient in Spanish and love collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impact. feel free to visit my website and take a look at some of the work and impacts I have had! _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hello, I’m Chayton Marquis (or Chay if that’s easier), a Minneapolis-based communications and content professional who thrives at the intersection of mission driven environments, content creation, and storytelling. When I can communicate a client’s brand image through short form content in an exiting, engaging, and innovative way, I feel not only like I’m developing the company’s goal, but I am developing as a professional myself. My nonprofit and education-focused work has sharpened my ability to reach diverse audiences with clear, actionable messages, which I translate into writing and images with Canva and Adobe Suite.

I’m proficient in Spanish and love collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impact. feel free to visit my website and take a look at some of the work and impacts I have had! Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Communications Specialist at Hennepin University Partnership
April 30, 2025 - November 30, 2025
-Launched and led LinkedIn social media strategy, resulting in the largest registered event in company history. -Grew livestream audience by 34.6% through targeted communications tactics, exceeding quarterly goals. -Created cohesive brand-aligned graphics via Canva and Adobe Photoshop. -Managed website content, wrote tailored SEO-friendly content with ADA compliance, and boosted quarterly email open rates from 7.6% to 30.3% by monitoring analytics monthly.
Event Production Intern at University of Minnesota Foundation - Nonprofit
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Developed RSVP and post-event form stack surveys to streamline event planning and participant feedback.
Public Relations Volunteer at Parkinson's Foundation - Nonprofit Minneapolis
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Wrote client-approved blogs, pitches, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, backgrounders, and more. Exceeded the target of 900 attendees for the Moving Day Walk through strategic outreach and communications tactics.
Editor-in-Chief at UMN PRSSA Minneapolis
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Created, maintained, and updated the chapter’s website; authored high-quality blogs and coordinated content strategy.
Volunteer at Special Olympics - Nonprofit Minneapolis
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Developed empathy, leadership, and communication styles to cultivate relationships and support program activities.
Factory Worker at Royle Printing
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Worked 12-hour shifts in a team environment, optimizing productivity to meet deadlines; communicated effectively with Spanish-speaking peers to maintain collaboration and efficiency.
Mail Clerk at University of Wisconsin - Madison
May 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Reviewed documents to extract information and respond to requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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