Balkan Bites is a women-owned frozen food business that specializes in burek: a flaky, savory phyllo pie that's a daily staple in the Balkans and Middle East.We sell our clean label frozen burek on our website and through wholesale retail and foodservice channels. Our critically acclaimed burek has caught the attention of Bon Appetit, Fast Company, Forbes, and The New York Times.

Analyzed and distilled five years worth of economic household survey data into a report for donors which proved the efficacy of loan programs

Client: Capital One• Developed media plan comprised of digital, outdoor, and print elements in order to increase market share of the Venture travel rewards credit card in the San Antonio market Client: Burger King • Prepared, presented, and implemented comprehensive local media recommendations to amplify awareness of in store promotions • Supervised day-to-day workflow and deadlines of reporting team members and in house media buyers• Oriented clients and internal team members to existing and emerging communication trends • Constructed and refined target audience using Scarborough and MRI dataClient: United Airlines• Collaborated with team members and partner agencies to plan and execute United’s “flyer friendly” rebranding campaign • Utilized TV, radio, outdoor, digital, social media, sports sponsorships, and interactive events to announce, establish and sustain messaging • Spearheaded brand planning for United MileagePlus rewards, travel trade initiatives, and international route launches• Worked closely with offshore partner agencies for international media planning/billing • Created requests for proposals and brand guidelines for dissemination and implementation with partnering vendors

Client: United Airlines• Conducted competitive analysis• Communicated with vendors and coordinated meetings and events• Tracked budget forecasts and monthly estimate billing• Developed proficiency in agency’s analytical tools and planning systems: •IMS Suite, MRI/Scarborough/Mendelsohn Studies, Kantar, Nielsen Brand Ratings, Mediatools, SBMS

Created lesson plans and taught business English to non-native English speakers at corporate offices throughout the city

Researched and wrote articles for MicroCapital.org and the MicroCapital Monitor, a monthly publication which delivers objective news and information about the microfinance industry to subscribers

Managed client accounts and developed social media platform.