Tag: Marketing and Communications

Taylor Casey, Community Director, Residential Living within Student Affairs

“Taylor just completed her first year back at Clemson after finishing her undergraduate degree in 2021. She has been a welcomed member of our team and provides laughs, structure, and discipline in the work she does!” – Anonymous

Michael Scott, Associate Ombuds, University Ombuds

“I am thankful to have spent a few hours with Michael recently, training on digital accessibility, assistive technology, and making PowerPoints accessible. The University Ombuds provides invaluable education, conflict coaching, mediation, facilitation, and referrals to other resources across Clemson University. I’m excited to continue working with Michael and Clemson’s Ombuds as they create training sessions and educational materials from which all employees benefit.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Kyle Phillips, UX Architect, Marketing and Communications

“Kyle is a proactive, kind and knowledgeable colleague and collaborator. Her dedication to updating sites and creating new ones for the many offices, units and divisions across the University is truly appreciated.” – Anonymous

Makayla Kirkley, Program Assistant, Student Accessibility Services

“Clemson’s Student Accessibility Services has a new sensory-friendly study space, and we were excited when Program Assistant Makayla Kirkley asked for assistance in making their open house flyer accessible. Makayla came to us with a PDF designed in Canva, an authoring tool that cannot produce an accessible file.

In just one hour, Makayla mastered the advanced skill of Adobe Acrobat remediation. With no prior knowledge of digital accessibility or assistive technology, Makayla agreed to test our team’s draft ‘Guide to PDF Digital Accessibility‘ to successfully revise the digital flyer to conform to WCAG 2.1 criteria. Makayla, we are thankful for your willingness to test our document before publishing and excited about your partnership in digital accessibility and document remediation.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Kelsey Wylie, Exec Assistant to Senior Associate Provost- Academic Affairs/Faculty Affairs

“Kelsey keeps a complex set of “trains” running on time and headed in the right directions! We’re grateful for your service-oriented approach and pleasant professional demeanor!” – Anonymous

Dani Brewer, Faculty Systems Coordinator, Office of the Provost
“Dani is always willing to pitch-in, even when (perhaps especially when) it requires learning new things. We’re grateful to have a talented team and Dani adds much with her talent and commitment!” – Anonymous

Jessica Serrao, Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections
“Jessica plays a crucial role in our Metadata Services unit by creating descriptive metadata for digital collections and managing workflows and partnerships across departments. She mentors early career faculty, is always ready to help, and is a kind-hearted and inspiring colleague.” Tomeka Jackson, Resident Librarian , Collections and Discovery 

Dave Sargent, Counselor and Director of IT, Center for Career and Professional Development
“A huge thank you to Dave Sargent! For seven years, Dave has been a steadfast supporter of our JCPenney Suit-Up events and Career Clothes Closet. He generously gives up his Sunday afternoons to ensure our technology runs smoothly and even helps transport clothing—whether by golf cart or truck. His dedication, long hours, and ever-positive attitude make a lasting impact. We appreciate you, Dave—thank you for always coming through for us!” – Caren Kelley-Hall, Senior Associate Director – UPIC/Clemson Career Clothes Closet

Ryan Real and Colby Lanham, Institutional and Operational Communications
“This (and every) issue of OURClemson is digitally accessible thanks to the calculated work of Ryan Real and Colby Lanham. They intentionally use high-contrast colors, descriptive link text, and accessible structure elements like headings and bulleted lists, and they check (and double-check!) image alternative text on photos. Ryan & Colby, the Digital Accessibility team at Clemson appreciates your commitment to providing internal news that everyone can access.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Ashley Romero, Office Manager, Honors College

“Ashley began at the Honors College in May of this year and has been an incredible asset to our team. Over the last couple of weeks with our admissions deadline, she has dove into the madness with such positively and worked very hard to learn the ins and outs of our admissions process to best serve our next cohort of Clemson’s best and brightest students!” – Jenny Wirtz, Business Manager

Danielle McFall, Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Associate

“Danielle goes above and beyond to get the job done. She is a natural leader that encourages all around her.” – Michelle Altman, Rural Health and Nutrition Extension Associate

Mike Posey, Marketing and Engagement Strategist, The Graduate School

“Thank you for your hard work with the Stay A Tiger fair! Our marketing and communications were top-notch and we could not have pulled off a successful event without you.” – The Grad Admissions Team

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Jess Weaver, Assistant Director, Event Services, Campus Reservations and Events

“Jess’s dynamic leadership in organizing student staff for Spring 2024 Graduation was key to the success of six ceremonies, in addition to two Doctoral Hooding Ceremonies. Jess continually encourages student staff to excel in professionalism and service to others. Her dependability is unmatched, and the success of graduation events were undoubtably due to her commitment to Clemson.” – Anonymous

Rushawnda Olden, Director, 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program

“Rushawnda is one of the most passionate youth advocates in Extension. She works extremely hard to carry on the legacy of the late Senator Clementa Pinckney by instilling values and skills in youth through mentoring, leadership activities, and exposure to positive experiences.” – Anonymous

Donna Bowen, Executive Director, Marketing and Communications – College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences

“Since Donna has been in her new role, the communications within the College has spiraled and has been recognized across in Extension and the College. Though she has a new and small staff, she has directed them to do the best media coverage through social media, stories, videos, and others to make the college and Extension stand out!” – Anonymous

Kyle Phillips, UX Architect, Marketing and Communications

“Today marks two very large websites going live. A BIG shout out to Kyle Phillips in Marketing and Communications for her tremendous attention to detail, ADA knowledge, skills to drive user adoption, project management and pleasant, winning personality. Thanks too to the large team supporting Kyle in her work!” – Anonymous

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Kate Price, Administrative Assistant, Department of Genetics and Biochemistry

Our department is simultaneously running a faculty search for two positions and our grad student recruitment and Kate has organized travel and scheduling for approximately 30 people over the past month. She deserves a shout-out for her amazing work in getting this all setup. Thank you, Kate! – Anonymous

Tara Stone, Communications Specialist, Marketing and Communications for CCIT

Tara has done amazing design work across different needs and is immensely appreciated. So glad to work alongside her and to see her excellent work! – Bailey Troutman, Associate Director of CCIT Communications

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Jeannette Carter, Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II – History and Geography, College of Arts and Humanities

“Thank you, Jeannette, for your cheerful attitude and willingness to help anyone in need. You are always pleasant, smiling, and a pleasure to work with every day.” – Anonymous

Amy Craft, Associate Director, Annual Giving

“Amy goes above and beyond for us and every department that the Annual Giving office partners with—we couldn’t do it without her leadership!” – Anonymous

Shawna Cass, Communications and Engagement Director, Honors College

“Shawna goes above and beyond for the Honors College and all of its students and staff. She displays kindness and professionalism as she stays attuned of the happenings in all Honors departments, doing her best to engage our students in the beneficial programming and opportunities provided.” – Anonymous

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