April Cisneros Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

I lead all marketing, brand and communications efforts at the Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA, which connects entertainment industry professionals with the latest research in psychology and social science to foster responsible content creation for the next generation to thrive

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Worked directly with senior leadership team to help establish thought leadership of organization and CEO through a variety of marketing and communications strategies.• Executive produced NAMI's first ever podcast, Hope Starts With Us, which in its first episode performed among the top 25% of active podcasts• Created custom social media graphics for NAMI’s main accounts, which received more than 5,000 likes on Instagram and hundreds of shares on Facebook and Twitter• In less than a month, increased CEO Twitter mentions by 119%, profile visits by 125%, and impressions by more than 3,000%; in less than a year, more than doubled the amount of followers• Revamped internal company newsletter ("CEO Update") with email marketing software which received an average 3% higher CTR compared to industry standard; redesigned external newsletter (“Leader News”) which resulted in 1.5% higher click rate from previous editions• Ghost-wrote several blogs on behalf of the CEO; created custom banners and marketing collateral to advertise them with; received 300% more page views than former CEO's blogs• Drafted statements and worked with media on behalf of the organization

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managed client relationships, multimedia campaigns and strategy for multiple purpose-driven accounts, including contracted scope of content creation, marketing, branding, PR, program development and more.• Led marketing efforts (social media campaigns, website, newsletters, email, etc.) for the CA Office of the Surgeon General, Department of Healthcare Services, and ACEs Aware initiative to train 6,000 physicians in trauma-informed care• Helped successfully develop new branding and website for Los Angeles County's new Department of Economic Opportunity• Managed marketing efforts for California-based nonprofit focused on empowering parents of every background (rebranded from "Parents Anonymous" to "Raising the Future")

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Worked with clients, stakeholders, and subject matter experts from the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), the Bureau of Resilience and Food Security (RFS), and Feed the Future (FTF) on a contract for USAID to accomplish a variety of digital communications initiatives.• Edited over 200 blogs submitted by academics, nonprofit employees, and international development experts• Oversaw monthly social media campaigns: increased followers by 20%• Created custom illustrations and graphics for a variety of projects• Worked with team to migrate site from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8• Conducted KIIs and heuristic evaluations to improve site usability and design• Formatted client reports and presentations to ensure 508 compliance and brand adherence• Conducted audits to inform communications strategies and brand guidelinesProvided internal communications services for Bixal and subcontractors• Delivered presentations on communications and marketing best practices• Created digital advertisements for internal Bixal events• Nominated by colleagues to help form Bixal's very first Diversity & Inclusion Council

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Managed national volunteer program: increased membership from 2,300 to 4,500• Managed Speakers Bureau Intern Program: created learning curriculums and oversaw 5 interns’ workloads• Managed 10 temporary workers to digitize more than 2,000 paper applications• Developed wireframes for Speakers Bureau website• Created Google Ads and social media ads to promote program; created and managed Facebook group for members• Filmed, edited, and produced multiple videos to promote program• Created a custom monthly newsletter for program volunteers• Trained volunteers to work with the media and connected them to hundreds of different media / speaking opportunities• Created a custom handbook about the program for volunteers• Screened thousands of program applicants

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Worked with media and entertainment, including providing custom media trainings and consultations with Netflix, HBO, Lifetime, and others• Worked with press and reporters from local, national, print, broadcast, and online outlets, including Buzzfeed, Washington Post, Bustle, New York Times, and more; acted as interim press secretary• Re-conceptualized/branded annual college campaign which resulted in 2,000% increase in social media mention and 500% increase in webpage traffic from previous year • Managed RAINN & Safe Helpline online stores• Conducted data analysis of RAINN social media and online engagement/marketing for Department of Defense's Safe Helpline• Created/wrote newsletter content• Developed & implemented graphic design, video & audio editing• Provided administrative support for RAINN's National Leadership Council of high-profile donors and celebrity supporters• Presented trainings for National Sorority Partners and Speakers Bureau members • Performed research on industry trends, for programs, training content, potential partnerships, etc.• Copy edited digital & print communication• Pitched to media outlets, drafted press releases, monitored breaking news • Communicated with diverse groups of people from various industries via phone, email, and in-person correspondence

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Guadalajara Area, Mexico

• Designed slides and worksheets for classes• Created and implemented curriculum for general classes, conversation classes and one-to-one sessions consisting of all ages and levels

Los Angeles, Ca

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Created original events for hundreds of students• Completed budgeting and administrative tasks of student dormitory• Mentored, provided resources for, and mediated conflict between students

La Mirada, Ca

assisted university professor by grading papers/tests and leading adults in various activities aimed at mastering the concepts of the class

New York City, New York

• assisted audio engineer in studio and productions• assisted musicians and maintained customer satisfaction • Managed organization of receipts, deliveries, and studio cleanliness

Master'S Degree, Psychology

Visiting Researcher, Philosophy: Aesthetics

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Humanities, Creative Writing, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Music, Magna Cum Laude

Minor, Theology/Theological Studies

Study Abroad (Quito, Ecuador), Spanish

Media, Culture, And The Arts, 4.0