Experienced and engaging communications specialist with a passion for community and storytelling.

Resume

  • Outreach Coordinator

    Modoc Nation Health Services | 02/2024 - Present

    • Manage & expend budgets of grant funding to ensure outreach objectives are met across 5 programs

    • Communicate with key stakeholders to design content for outreach materials as well as gain referral sources for company resources

    • Manage and coordinate outreach events to share our resources with the community

    Communications Specialist & Graphic Design

    Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma | 02/2020 - 02/2024

    • Manage and write content for all platforms including quarterly newsletters, tribal communications, digital platforms, and all press releases

    • Capture events through photography and videography to create engaging content for the community and Tribal citizens

    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strategize and accomplish objectives for communication to our community

    • Communicate the stories of the Peoria Tribe to its citizens across various platforms using multiple mediums

    • Develop & implement brand standards throughout all walks of the company Strategize and plan events in coordination with key stakeholders

    Graphic Designer & Marketing Professional Freelance

    08/2017 - Present

    • Capture subjects and deliver session photos in a timely manner

    • Manage multiple projects across various platforms in a way that is efficient and appropriate for diverse clientele

    • Design across mediums that include writing, graphics, video, digital content creation, branding and logos

  • Bachelors of Science in Advertising at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    2017-2019

  • Adobe Creative Suite

    Photography

    Microsoft Office

    Graphic Design

    Corporate Brand Strategy

    Creative Strategy

    Organization

    Storytelling

    Problem Solving

    Community Relationships and Engagement

    Communication Strategy

  • Indigenous Populations

    Culture

    Economic Development

    Nonprofit Organizations

    Social Work

  • Student Ambassadors at NEO A&M

    Flashpoint Photography Club

    Native American House Student Member

  • Phone | 918.961.1004

    Email | korieapayton@gmail.com

    LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/koriepayton