MAY PHAN
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
01 about
Hello! My name is May Phan, and I am an AmeriCorps member with The Alliance's VISTA program. In 2019, I graduated magna cum laude with a BA from University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications with an Entertainment and Media studies major, a Sociology minor, and a New Media certificate. In 2023, I also completed a OneStar Nonprofit Career Development Certificate from Texas A&M University.
As a Community Engagement VISTA, I serve the Community Relations teams with internal and external communications, planning and marketing annual events, and graphic designs. Additionally, I serve the Social Adjustment Services by developing resources and guides for our clients and creating partnerships with other nonprofits and community members. Our clients consist of refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, immigrants and underserved residents of Houston, TX.
I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and Microsoft Office. I am passionate about storytelling for nonprofits, and I love to use multimedia content creation to engage the community with a cause. Please enjoy my website and feel free to reach out!
02 work samples
1. Logos & Banners
Event-specific logos and a banner created with Canva.
2. Social Media Holiday Posts
General holiday posts consistent with brand standards created with Canva.
3. Event Program
Program for annual event created with Canva.
4. Videos for Social Media
A recap video for an event created on Adobe Premiere Pro, an organic Day in the Life video created with TikTok, and a general introduction video created with Canva.
4. Wedding Video
This wedding video was created on Adobe Premiere Pro. A family friend reached out to me a few days before her wedding to request that I take photos. Upon arriving at the wedding, I realized she did not have a videographer, so I offered to make a wedding video as well.
03 Resume
MAY PHAN
AmeriCorps Community Engagement VISTA
Education
University of Georgia
BA, Entertainment and Media Studies
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Magna Cum Laude; Zell Miller Scholar Recipient; Dean’s List; 3.8/4.0 GPA
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Sociology Minor; New Media Certificate
Texas A&M University
OneStar Nonprofit Career Development Certificate College Station, TX
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Social Justice Leadership at Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Strategic Management, Nonprofit Performance Measurement, Understanding Fundraising, Situational Leadership Model
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Received scholarship to cover full cost of certificate program
Work Experience
The Alliance for Multicultural Community Services
AmeriCorps Community Engagement VISTA
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Implemented and strengthened communications plans through social
media management, marketing plans, press releases, and multimedia content -
Supported outreach and client-based events by coordinating volunteers for client food deliveries to over 60 refugee families, contributing in planning and marketing committees, and supporting day-of event management
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Reinitiated and maintained the monthly internal newsletter to facilitate interdepartmental communication, archive community assets, and share resources
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Resource development, resource guides, case file management
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Connected with local organizations to create lasting partnerships to provide clients with necessary resources, such as emergency food and in-kind donations for over 100 clients
TireGA
Training CEO/CFO
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Worked in a leadership role overseeing over 20 employees for a small, family-owned business running 3 retail and auto repair shops throughout metro Atlanta
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Increased sales and customer base using Google Ads, social media marketing, and establishing a new company website
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Regulated budget, created profit & loss reports, controlled the books as a bookkeeper, and did basic accounting and administrative work
