Strategic Leadership & Program Development:Founded and lead AJ Corrales LLC, focusing on creating programs that support under-resourced and underrepresented artists.Developed and executed the Artist Housing Program, providing housing support to artists, including a unique "Leave a Mark" component that integrates artist contributions into the living space.Franchise Expansion & Partnership Management:Led the franchising of the Avante Garde model, successfully expanding its reach and impact across multiple locations.Formed strategic partnerships to bolster creative and financial opportunities for artists, resulting in increased community engagement and program participation.Property Management & Community Engagement:Designed and launched ArtNest, a property management program allowing community members to offer rental or investment properties for artist housing, with AJ Corrales LLC managing both properties and residents.Grant Writing & Fundraising:Spearheaded efforts to secure grants and funding, expanding AJ Corrales LLC’s initiatives, and supporting the financial sustainability of programs for underrepresented artists.

Creating ongoing local programming curated for local artists to continue their education, community connection & collaboration.Management of consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; Managing and directing timelines for programs, marketing, and event executionAcquiring resources needed to achieve annual goals as a 501(c)3 nonprofit

Produced a catalog of imagery to promote e-commerce products

Implements comprehensive marketing campaigns for all RMPM properties to reach targeted audiences on social media, broadcast, and print platforms· Monitors and reports the progress of marketing campaigns; making data-informed decisions to increase campaign performance· Utilizes data to inform campaign strategies around the timing and placement of ads/campaigns· Develop marketing plans with new and diverse audiences in mind· Ability to take on the tactical/hands-on role of delivering campaign elements· Collaborates with the Chief Audience Development Officer and the Brand/Image Director for all products launched· Adheres to and maintains product branding guidelines and standards for all RMPM properties· Researches and recommends new marketing techniques to keep RMPM’s brands relevant· Collaborates with the Brand/Image Director to develop marketing assets for distribution· Coordinates campaigns to support the brand managers from KUVO JAZZ, THE DROP, RMPBS, and RMPBS Kids· Oversees/manages the Digital Marketing Producer· Assign tasks to direct reports as needed· Assists with copywriting and image selection for marketing campaign deliverables· Takes on a mentor/coach role to direct reports to help them grow and improve on their existing technical and behavioral skills · Acts as one of the budget managers for the Audience DevelopmentTeam

*Program Dissolved*Driving engagement in growth & size of X Communities in the development of a strong arts incubator program• Overseeing the creation of marketing with internal teams• Reviewing and providing feedback on projects• Launching the program’s online application• Routinely reviewing the X Labs website• Writing, generating, editing, and updating program content, including newsletters, programmingmaterials, the website, promotional brochures, and reports.• Supporting outreach for prospective mentors and fellows• Conducting research to identify unique and exciting talent with a focus on support for historically marginalized communities.• Tracking program metrics and assisting with analyzing applicants• Tracking financials for programming• Coordinating a full range of departmental administrative duties• Overseeing the creation and help operate the X Labs Festival with the X Co team.

Regional Marketing & Communications Manager (B2C Marketing) Managed a team of 26 to deliver Indirect management of a team of 2 to deliver data reports & execution of marketing campaignsManaged and supported 6 conferences & educational events a yearBuilt & organized a yearly team retreatManaged Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts & Increased target audience by 50% Created curriculum and monthly facilitated training

Established and maintained community relationships to create and implement candidate pipelinesDesigning and implementing an overall recruiting strategySource candidates by using databases and social mediaDiscussing and establishing qualification requirementsFormulating detailed job descriptions and posting themConducting phone calls or meetings to create a shortlist of qualified candidatesInterviewing candidates on the shortlist and maintaining a database of employees for future vacanciesMediating between candidates and hiring managersManaged analytics to observe hiring trends, post job vacancies, and follow up with candidates during the hiring processConduct phone, Skype, and in-person interviewsEvaluate and screen resumes and cover lettersManaged and oversaw all aspects of 25+ companies' payrollContinued education in payroll processing system and changes in wage/tax laws, and applies changes as appropriateEstablishes & maintained Client relationships (internal/external)

Captured clear, unobstructed visuals of festival momentsSet up a custom photo booth, props, equipment, and backdrop for the Art FestivalCreated a website for photos to be accessed by clients and consumers

Increased brand awareness and market audience by 25%Coordinated strategies with the director and production departmentsDeveloped and managed the marketing budgetPrepared and presented quarterly and annual reports to the directorPromoted our brand at trade shows and related events quarterly

Direct & Led a team of 7 to produce a catalog spread

Created new & effective ways through which the bank can promote its products and services and increase customer satisfaction with marketing and use of paid campaignsAdministrative Dept. – Lending –Payment Processing – Data Entry - Team Leader – International Currency

Administrative support for the Director of Human ResourcesMaintained employee records (soft and hard copies)Updated HR databases (e.g. new hires, separations, vacation, and sick leaves)Assisted in payroll preparation by providing relevant data, like absences, bonuses, and leaves

Provided curriculum & instruction on Dance and Gymnastics curriculum from ages 3-18 years old

Recording and updating details of prospective and existing landlords and tenantsAdvertising available properties and conducting property tours as part of marketing activitiesCompleting lease applications and assisting with the verification of application informationAccepting rent payments, security deposits and other applicable fees

Supporting recruiting teams with clerical dutiesScheduling interviews and balancing calendars for interviewers and candidatesHelping with initial applicant screening

Set, plan and implement social media and communication campaigns and strategiesMonitor social media campaigns and analyze web traffic from the online community using key performance indicators (KPIs)Monitor, track and report on feedback and online reviewsCoordinate with Marketing, PR and Communications teams