Actress | Singer | Dancer | Storyteller
A storyteller at heart...
Carley can tell a story on stage,
on a page and on social media!
Growing up in Los Angeles, California, Carley fell in love with the entertainment world at a very young age. Her intention is to pursue a career in entertainment and communicate with diverse audiences through passionate storytelling.
RESUME
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AWARDS WON & HONORS RECEIVED
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA FACULTY AWARD:
OVERALL EXCELLENCE IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS; 2020
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA FACULTY AWARD:
THE CHARLENE GORDON SCHOLARSHIP FOR THEATRE; 2021
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA WORK PRODUCED BY A STUDENT FOR VISIT TAMPA BAY; 2020
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS CONVOCATION SPEAKER; 2019
DEAN'S STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER
AD/PR AND MUSICAL THEATRE REPRESENTATIVE; 2020-2021
GUEST SPEAKER FOR "EVERYTHING CAL STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW TO GET A JOB OR INTERNSHIP" PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA; 2020
PHI KAPPA PHI HONORS SOCIETY MEMBER
(INVITATION ONLY TO TOP 7.5% OF STUDENTS)
DEAN'S LIST (8 SEMESTERS); 2017-2021
IN THE FIELD...
Check out Carley's media kit to see some samples of her communications work!
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creative content strategy
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the imaginative side of social media
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Adobe Illustrator
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branding companies
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understanding and connecting with audiences
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creative collaboration
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written communication
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public speaking
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Canva
As a Communications graduate student, Carley's interests lie in:
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT CARLEY:
“CARLEY HAS A PASSION FOR CREATIVITY AND STORYTELLING THAT SHINES A LIGHT ON ALL THE PROJECTS IN WHICH SHE'S INVOLVED. AT THE TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART, CARLEY WAS A VALUABLE MEMBER OF MY MARKETING TEAM AND HELPED CRAFT ENGAGING CONTENT FOR THE MUSEUM'S SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. I HAVE NO DOUBT SHE WILL CONTINUE TO HELP BRANDS FIND THE ESSENCE OF WHAT CONNECTS THEM TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE."
- DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AT TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART,
NINA C. WOMELDURF
“CARLEY HESKETT HAS CONTINUALLY WORKED TO HONE AND REFINE HER SKILLS AND PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES DURING HER STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA. SHE IS AN EXTREMELY SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL, AND HER WORK IN CLASS - AND ON THE STAGE - HAS BEEN OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER."
- DEAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA'S COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS,
DAVID GUDELUNAS, Ph.D.
“ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED STUDENTS I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO TEACH DURING MY DECADE-PLUS CAREER IN ACADEMIA."
- PROFESSOR DAVID WHEELER
“... SHE HAS DISPLAYED AN EXCEPTIONAL WORK ETHIC IN THE WAY THAT SHE HAS APPROACHED HER ASSIGNMENTS. CARLEY IS FOCUSED, MOTIVATED AND FAR-SIGHTED."
- PROFESSOR SAMUEL THAM
“I AM AMAZED BY HER CREATIVITY, PASSION, AND SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVERYTHING SHE IS INVOLVED IN... HER TEAM MANAGEMENT SKILLS ARE OUTSTANDING... SHE IS THE PERFECT TEAM MEMBER: DRIVEN, RELIABLE, AND COMMITTED."
- PROFESSOR LINA GOMEZ VASQUEZ