Elijah R. Travis

Content Strategist & Digital Communications Director

Enid, Oklahoma | Open to Relocation & Remote • elijah.r.travis@gmail.com

Dynamic communications professional with 9+ years of experience in digital content strategy, social media management, and multimedia production. Proven track record of building multicultural campaigns, growing digital footprints organically, and driving engagement rates 120% above industry averages.

11.9M Impressions Generated
5.2% Engagement Rate
800+ Volunteers Mobilized
4,600+ Net Followers Gained

Professional Experience

Digital Communication & Web Manager

April 2022 - Present

City of Enid, Oklahoma

  • Developed and executed integrated campaigns across web, social, email, and print channels, generating 11.9 million impressions and 401,000+ engagements in 24 months.
  • Consolidated 424 city website pages into a streamlined 100-page user-focused architecture, improving navigation, ADA compliance, and citizen engagement.
  • Created the City of Enid's first comprehensive Brand Guide, establishing unified visual identity, voice standards, and cross-departmental messaging protocols.
  • Authored the city's first AI Usage Policy, positioning the organization at the forefront of responsible technology adoption in government communications as part of ongoing digital compliance initiatives.
  • Served as primary media relations contact, drafting press releases and securing coverage across legacy and digital outlets.
  • Manage B2B vendor relationships including negotiation, contract justification, and tactical execution of advertising, web, and software procurement within program budget guidelines.
  • Coordinated 800+ volunteers for Enid's post-tornado recovery and drove institutional partner engagement with national organizations like the American Red Cross.

Communications Director

January 2020 - October 2023

World Harvest Church | Oklahoma City, OK

  • Led a team of 4-5 creative professionals (videographers, graphic designers, content creators), establishing workflows, review processes, and quality standards.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive communications strategy reaching thousands of weekly attendees across multiple campuses and digital platforms.
  • Coordinated and scheduled roughly 10 volunteers per event for monthly and quarterly creative productions, handling day-to-day logistics across email, social, and volunteer networks.
  • Directed crisis communications and rapid-response messaging during organizational transitions and sensitive periods.

Founder & Creative Director

2021 - Present

Elijah Ray Co. | Enid, OK

  • Built client roster of small businesses, nonprofits, and cultural organizations.
  • Produce visual MarComm assets, including event documentation and brand campaigns, that support client digital footprints, social media strategies, and multicultural audience engagement.
  • Managed full project lifecycle: discovery, strategy, creative execution, and delivery.

Assistant Creative Director

July 2016 - August 2019

Youth America | Oklahoma City, OK

  • Directed creative vision for multi-platform marketing campaigns promoting events attracting 2,000+ attendees from across the country.
  • Managed technical production for live events, leading AVL (audio, video, lighting) and talent teams to deliver seamless, high-impact experiences.
  • Developed comprehensive brand standards and visual identity systems used organization-wide.

Personality Profile

MBTI: ENTP
Enneagram: 4w3

An innovative strategist (ENTP) driven by a deep need for creative authenticity (4w3). I thrive in dynamic environments where I can build original, human-centric solutions while maintaining a high standard of aesthetic and emotional excellence. I combine a bold, analytical approach to problem-solving with the drive to turn complex visions into impactful, high-performance reality.

Core Competencies

Digital Strategy Crisis Communications Google Analytics 4 (GA4) WordPress & CMS Video Production ADA/WCAG Compliance Community Outreach Adobe Creative Suite

Certifications

  • FEMA Certified Public Information Officer (PIO)
  • FEMA Social Media in Emergency Management
  • Adobe Certified Professional
  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Certified

Education

B.A. in Communications

Southeastern University
Expected 2027

A.A. in Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University
Completed 2019