My Resume

Welcome to my Resume.

I am a purpose-driven storyteller.

I’m Colby Turner—a writer, content creator, and strategist passionate about transforming ideas into meaningful narratives. With experience in corporate communications, digital marketing, and brand strategy, I help organizations connect with their audiences through compelling content.

I make a local impact with a global perspective.

With dual degrees in Public Relations and Japanese Language, I approach communication with both a strategic mindset and a global lens. Whether creating content, shaping brand identities, or driving rebranding initiatives, I combine creative thinking with practical execution to deliver results that resonate.

Explore my experience.

Curious about how I’ve applied these skills in real-world projects? Click through the sections below to dive into my professional experience, from corporate communications to creative campaigns. If you’d like a quick overview of my experience, click the button below to download a PDF of my resume.

Experience & Skills

  • MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY                

    Journalism, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations & Advertising

    Foreign Language, Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language

  • CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER                                              August 2023 – January 2025

    Core Education PBC | Remote

    • Managed content strategy for Wordpress website and LinkedIn company page with 25,000+ followers.

    • Developed and executed HubSpot email campaigns, including strategy and copy.

    • Created press releases and strategic external communications in collaboration with Business Development.

    • Established a comprehensive branding strategy to promote cohesion on social media and beyond.

    • Planned, marketed, and produced an average of two Zoom Webinars per month.

    • Led social media management, content creation, and marketing calendar.

    MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST                                        January 2022 – August 2023

    Living Resources | Albany, NY

    • Designed social media posts and paid advertisements for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

    • Led comprehensive media campaigns with the goal of attracting and recruiting new employees.

    • Managed and updated WordPress website to highlight departments and programs.

    • Directed email marketing strategy for distribution of monthly newsletter and other outreach initiatives.

    • Developed presentations, reports, flyers, and brochures for internal and external use.

    • Assisted in planning and execution of both employee and stakeholder events.

  • CONTRIBUTING WRITER August 2021 – December 2021

    MTSU Sidelines | Murfreesboro, TN

    • Pitched and wrote stories on a variety of topics for both print and digital campus newspapers.

    • Collaborated with a team of other journalists to plan stories for a cohesive paper.

    • Participated in a newsroom style experience with other journalism students.

    CAMPAIGN MANAGER                                                                               August 2021 – December 2021

    Hungry Bear 615 | Murfreesboro, TN

    • Led team to develop a rebranded press kit, logo, menu, and other marketing collateral.

    • Analyzed market data using SWOT, PEST, and competitive research to inform branding strategy.

    • Oversaw project operations, assigned tasks, and ensured brand consistency across deliverables.

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER                                                                             August 2019 – December 2021

    MTSU Japan Club | Murfreesboro, TN

    • Created social media posts using multiple digital programs to advertise weekly meetings.

    • Communicated with other organizations on campus to coordinate and advertise events.

    • Collaborated with club officers to create and lead club events.

  • LANGUAGES – English (Native), Japanese (Intermediate High – AVANT STAMP)

    DESIGN – Adobe Creative Cloud (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Acrobat), Canva

    WEB & CRM TOOLS – Wordpress, Wix, SquareSpace, HootSuite, HubSpot, MailChimp

    PRODUCTIVITY SUITES – Microsoft Office (Sharepoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook),

    Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)


Visualizing Me

Now you’ve seen my skills—but let’s truly see them all at once.

Below is a pie chart that shows how my skills make up me as a digital communications professional.

Content Creation | Brand Strategy | Visual Communications | Writing | Design |

Content Creation | Brand Strategy | Visual Communications | Writing | Design |