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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic justice issues such as affordable housing, food security, fair wages, tax equity, and transportation through policy and systems change. My responsibilities include:-Creating and implementing annual fundraising plans, resulting in a 60% increase in the annual budget since 2020.-Cultivating funder relationships, including grant funders, corporate sponsors, and individual donors.-Identifying grant opportunities, writing proposals, and developing budgets.-Event planning, including our annual fundraiser, which accounts for 10% of our budget.-Implemented an organization-wide project management system to improve team collaboration and streamline workflow.

Greater New York City Area

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a nonprofit organization that offers sexual and reproductive healthcare services through more than 600 clinics nationwide.My responsibilities:-Created messaging and content for national major donors and corporate sponsors.-Spearheaded national donor calls, including drafting remarks for Planned Parenthood’s president, chief development officer, and national board chairs. -Assisted in managing national media stories related to Planned Parenthood’s fundraising efforts and prominent donors.-Collaborated with various development teams, including those handling grants, mid-level gifts, and planned giving, to ensure messaging consistency.-Supported state-level affiliates in crafting messaging tailored to their specific needs.-Served on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the principal and major gifts team.

Greater Los Angeles Area

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is the engineering school at the University of Southern California, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in various engineering disciplines.My responsibilities:-Created media stories and articles to highlight the achievements of Viterbi's professors and students.-Conducted interviews with subjects to communicate the impact of the engineering school's research and innovation.-Provided support to the school's emerging Virtual Refugee Exchange Program, including conducting focus groups with potential students, developing a website, and creating sign-up forms.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Revolve Impact is a social impact firm that provides policy, marketing and media expertise to a variety of nonprofit organizations, influential artists and government officials.-Collaborated with the project manager to develop marketing and event materials for upcoming state events, including a benefit concert featuring Miguel to raise awareness about Los Angeles County's prison system.

Greater Los Angeles Area

The Consumer and Market Intelligence Department at NBC Universal focuses on understanding audience preferences, behaviors, and trends to inform programming and marketing strategies. My responsibilities:-Analyzed social media discussions related to both scripted and alternative programming.-Developed detailed presentation reports for NBC television shows, including The Voice, Law & Order: SVU, Blindspot, The Good Place, and Superstore.-Identified new insights and connections between viewer social media commentary, sentiments, and television show content.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Core Group One, Inc. is an advertising agency specializing in branding strategy, account management, digital marketing, brand analysis, and content creation.My responsibilities:-Account and client management for Ala Moana Center, the largest open-air shopping center in the world and a major tourist destination in Hawaii.-Led marketing campaigns and events, including executing media buys, overseeing art direction, and writing radio scripts.-Analyzed demographic data to develop customer profiles and assess consumer behavior.-Assisted with radio and commercial production.-Boosted Instagram engagement (followers and likes) by 25% for Ala Moana Center within one year.-Assessed social media analytics to gauge user engagement and the overall social media presence.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Core Group One, Inc. is an advertising agency specializing in branding strategy, account management, digital marketing, brand analysis, and content creation.

Honolulu, Hawaii

The Facilities Department at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is responsible for the maintenance, operations, and management of campus facilities and infrastructure. My responsibilities:-Fulfilled customer inquiries from departments, students, and unaffiliated organizations.-Dispatched appropriate personnel for campus emergencies.-Coordinated and secured academic/non-academic event reservations throughout the campus for departments, students, and unaffiliated organizations.-Created and implemented procedures for customer inquiries to improve customers' needs.-Supervised and trained new hires.

Honolulu, Hawaii

-Researched and compiled demographic, lifestyle and other consumer data through Scarborough.-Created and presented recaps of media spots for clients.-Collaborated on promotional campaigns.-Participated in formal sales calls to understand basic corporate sales techniques.

Honolulu, Hawaii

-Developed basic sales skills in a 100% commissioned-based environment.

Master Of Communication Management, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing And Communicology

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Rho Chi Chapter, President (2013-14)

Exchange Student