About Me
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I am a communicator, writer, determined leader…
word nerd, design junkie, and enthusiastic eater.
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Three things find their way into everything I do: humor, beauty, and simplicity.
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Why? Because life is too short to take ourselves too seriously, ignore the beauty around us, or overcomplicate things.
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I live, work, and play in the Coastal Virginia area.
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Abbie Schaefer
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
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EXPERIENCE
2019-Present
Director of PR, Marketing & Special Events
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM | NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Efficiently manage marketing, PR and special events department for regional nonprofit, including overseeing all digital marketing, print and digital publications, two annual signature galas, and press and media relations.
2018-2019
Director of Public Relations & Marketing
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM | NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Created and managed all organization communications content and marketing efforts. Assisted with special events. Expanded team and co-lead with fundraising team under matrix structure.
2017-2018
PR & Marketing Manager
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM | NEWPORT NEWS, VA
Developed and created all marketing and communications content and managed social media and organization branding. Assisted with developing marketing and communications strategy.
2012-2017
Paralegal
TIMOTHY K. PALMER, ELDER LAW SOLUTIONS | SUFFOLK, VA
Estate and trust administration legal assistant and estate planning paralegal. Drafted legal documents, responsible for professional writing for client and attorney communication, managed client caseload and client communication and services.
EDUCATION
2020-2023
Master's Degree
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY | WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Masters of Business Administration
2013-2016
Bachelor's Degree
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY | NORFOLK, VA
B.S. in Communication, with a focus on Public Relations, Advocacy and Persuasion
Minor in Marketing
2010-2012
Associate's Degree
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE | NORFOLK, VA
A.A.S. in Social Sciences