
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
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MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Journalism, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations & Advertising
Foreign Language, Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language
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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.
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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.
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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.