I’m a results-oriented communications specialist with nine years of experience creating clear, engaging internal and external messaging. I write and edit employee stories, project updates, announcements, and press-style content, and I translate complex business or academic information into audience-focused narratives that strengthen engagement and reputation. I also produce and refine multimedia assets—short-form internal campaign videos, presentation decks for leadership and town halls, social media content, and web updates—using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. I enjoy collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners, using metrics and feedback to improve campaigns, and keeping branding, accessibility, and editorial quality consistent across every channel.

Barrington Gay

I’m a results-oriented communications specialist with nine years of experience creating clear, engaging internal and external messaging. I write and edit employee stories, project updates, announcements, and press-style content, and I translate complex business or academic information into audience-focused narratives that strengthen engagement and reputation. I also produce and refine multimedia assets—short-form internal campaign videos, presentation decks for leadership and town halls, social media content, and web updates—using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. I enjoy collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners, using metrics and feedback to improve campaigns, and keeping branding, accessibility, and editorial quality consistent across every channel.

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I’m a results-oriented communications specialist with nine years of experience creating clear, engaging internal and external messaging. I write and edit employee stories, project updates, announcements, and press-style content, and I translate complex business or academic information into audience-focused narratives that strengthen engagement and reputation.

I also produce and refine multimedia assets—short-form internal campaign videos, presentation decks for leadership and town halls, social media content, and web updates—using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. I enjoy collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners, using metrics and feedback to improve campaigns, and keeping branding, accessibility, and editorial quality consistent across every channel.

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Work Experience

Communication Specialist at J.M. Huber Corporation
March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Wrote and edited internal communications including employee stories, project updates, and internal/external announcements. Developed storytelling content that turns complex business updates into clear, engaging messages for internal and external audiences. Created and edited short-form videos for internal campaigns and leadership communications using video editing tools; designed visually engaging PowerPoint presentations for executives, town halls, business reviews, and company-wide meetings. Partnered with senior leaders to gather requirements, review messaging, and deliver materials aligned to business objectives. Managed multiple concurrent communication projects, conducted performance and engagement metric analysis to identify trends and improvements, and conducted stakeholder interviews to convert technical/business information into audience-focused communication assets. Supported HR on onboarding, new hire and departure announcements, and coordination activities; maintained inte
Communication Specialist at Kennesaw State University
June 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Created visually compelling PowerPoint presentations for faculty, university leadership, and external stakeholders to support meetings, conferences, and strategic initiatives. Served as a liaison between students, faculty, and external partners to align communication strategy with organizational goals. Managed internal communication campaigns to increase student and faculty engagement. Produced and edited promotional videos for university events, academic programs, and student success stories; developed storytelling-driven content that translated complex academic and research topics into engaging narratives for diverse audiences. Drafted press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and social media content to promote university initiatives and research achievements. Created content calendars and coordinated communication deliverables for events and institutional priorities. Reviewed communication metrics and stakeholder feedback to measure campaign effectiveness and identify continuous imp
Communications Coordinator at Kennesaw State University
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Developed and executed communications strategies to promote the values and accomplishments of the Greek community. Produced short-form promotional and event recap videos to showcase Greek life initiatives, increasing student participation and online engagement. Designed professional PowerPoint presentations for leadership meetings, recruitment sessions, and campus events to communicate key initiatives and program outcomes. Managed the department’s social media presence and created engaging content highlighting the positive impact of Greek life. Increased awareness of Greek life opportunities by 10% through developing and distributing multi-channel marketing materials including newsletters and brochures. Partnered with photographers, designers, and student volunteers to produce engaging multimedia content for digital and print communications. Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular communication with student leaders, faculty advisors, alumni, and external partners to su
Communications Specialist at Kennesaw State University
August 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Managed and maintained the Media Board’s online presence across social media channels, websites, and digital publications, increasing overall digital engagement by 10% and improving brand consistency across platforms. Created engaging content such as news articles, press releases, social media posts, website copy, and multimedia presentations. Monitored media coverage and analyzed media trends to identify improvement opportunities and adjust communication strategies accordingly.

Education

Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communications at Kennesaw State University
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Media and Entertainment at Kennesaw State University
January 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Integrated Global Communications at Kennesaw State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Media and Entertainment at Kennesaw State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services