I am a long time Photographer and Graphic Designer with extensive experience in Marketing and Sales. I was with ASAP Reprographics as a Creative Solutions Specialist and started there in 2001 to run a new department with the company to work directly with Hearst Castle Corp. in archiving and rendering all of Julia Morgan drawings.Within 2 years after contracting the project with Hearst Castle, I then helped to develop the Large Format Color and Graphic Design department. I have helped market, advertised and develop not only my department but help to oversee all that goes on in the shop.I have also been a self employed Photographer and Graphic Designer since before graduation of college. I have Photographed many weddings and photographed in various parts of the US and countries such as Portugal and Ireland.I worked for Earth Systems, a geotechnical and geological engineering firm in San Luis Obispo. My position as the Marketing Coordinator was to support and plan for the company’s ongoing growth and success. Responsible for identifying and pursuing proper jobs and completing competitive bid proposals. Coordinate for the various marketing needs to establish and maintain the brand of Earth Systems.I then decided to take the role as the Marketing Manager at Blue Mango Management, which is the umbrella company for three well-known local SLO CAL restaurants. As the Marketing Manager, my responsibilities are for the planning and growth of marketing, business development, and social media. Work closely with vendors and community partners to continue exposure and ongoing development and brand of the restaurants.I was then offered a Marketing Director position with SLO Safe Ride where I helped to grow the exposure and brand of the company and its subsidiaries. Day to day duties consisted of marketing budget, business partnership, contracts, social media, events, website builds and maintenance, and more. I worked closely with many businesses throughout SLO County and beyond. It was my goal to maintain their relationship and continue to expand with more companies. I am currently with Gallagher Insurance, Risk Management & Consulting where I am an Area Vice President. It is my objective to create business relationships and assist them with providing the most optimal coverage, risk management, and consulting needs they may require in order to keep their business running fluid with the proper coverage.