Diego Perez Email & Phone Number

-Successfully initiated, implemented, and executed a website redesign, resulting in a remarkable 68% increase in new visitors since 2019.-Introduced a new mass communication tool in 2022, providing training for administrators and teachers during professional development days, leading to increased parent participation and enhanced districtwide communication.-Developed an external stakeholder layered communications plan, resulting in heightened in-person participation, particularly among BIPOC families.-Planned and implemented a new method of School Board visitations, fostering transparency within the district and school communities.-Led the creation, design, and execution of the district's first Annual Report through cross-departmental collaboration with cabinet-level administrators.-Established and streamlined internal communications at both the Board and Cabinet levels, enhancing overall efficiency and collaboration.-Elevated community partner engagement by instituting an annual partners luncheon, fostering stronger connections and collaboration.-Initiated the oneSMFC and UnSMFC podcasts as a strategy to increase engagement through audio format communication channels with over 10,000 downloads during the 2022-2023 school year.-Utilized the district's strategic plan as a compass to curate strategic communications campaigns to increase awareness of the district's yearly accomplishments.

As part of my masters candidacy, I became the graduate researcher for the PCL (Probability Communications Lab) at Cal State East Bay. The project is ongoing, encompassing a decades worth of research articles in which we aim to analyze and code to better understand the diversity of who academia studies. This research work will aim to be presented at the 2022 National Communications Association and International Communications Association.

Belmont, California

-Managed all social media channels, weekly/monthly newsletters, and virtual events-Moderated virtual events with professional athletes and generated partnerships through community fundraising efforts with non-profits in the recreational sector-Social media analytics tracking-generating a 25% increase in following within a 2 month turn around with a steady increase in the social media presence-Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts through communication strategies for both internal and external communities within the industry.

Dog Patch Boulders

- Welcomed guests, answered calls, and responded to emails and other inquiries related to membership.- Instructed private, intro to bouldering, and bouldering technique classes.- Managed all group event inquiries, supervised a team during the Battle of The Bay comp, and curated the community culture through collaboration with Brown Ascenders and Queer Crush during meet ups.

Cupertino, Ca

- Working on Media related accounts for the Communication Academy's online brand.- Conduct seminars to K-5 and/or individuals looking to enhance their public speaking skills for their personal profession.- Manage scheduling of seminars depending on location in the Peninsula area and coordinating with Office Admin to request allotted times for the seminars.- Seminar Subjects include: Impromptu Speaking, Mock Trial, Argumentation and Debate, Analysis of Research, Qualitative Research Methods, Interpretation of Literature, Confident Self (K-3)

San Jose, California

-Work with local and national technical consultants to identify contract, contract-to-permanent and permanent positions in the areas of IT, Business Applications, Telecommunications and Engineering. -Network with local User Groups, Technical Schools and Technology Evangelists to grow and enhance the technical personnel community.-Source potential candidates by utilizing Apex’s proprietary database, referrals, User Groups, job boards and advertising.-Maintain a best in class screening process by meeting all candidates for face-to-face interviews, conducting reference checks and administering technical tests.-Maintain strong relationships with technical personnel through consistent communication, honesty and loyalty.-Serve as point of contact for career coaching, resume enhancements, pay rate negotiations, benefits and payroll questions.-Work closely with Sales and Management Team to understand and deliver on client’s needs.

- Create content for all clients, video, photo, and posting on all social media accounts and management of posting schedule with all accounts.- Develop strong well writing press releases and social media blogs after clients' events to ensure the right exposure to social media blogs and any news outlets.- Point of contact during Gala events for networking marketing plans and promoting social media coverage for potential clients.- Engage with current followers by developing and implementing community-based events, polls, and an array of content (video, photo, people)- Remote Role from Internship to Contract role (project-based role)

San Francisco, California

- Oversaw all aspects of Digital Marketing and Business Development, generating a 20% increase in revenue within the first 3 months after rebranding of company and website.- Managed the Marketing meetings towards sales persons and generate scripts to align with current promotions or deals for the company shown on different social media accounts. - Created a training program for sales person in delivery of pitch and how to use the Zoho CRM.- Implemented strategies to enhance overall SEO within the website and accounts connected.

South San Francisco, California

Within the Social Media Coordinator Position I was able to:- Control all Social Media Platform Accounts (ex. Instagram, Youtube, Facebook)- Create Video's representing certain events for the company- Connect with guest who commented, and asked questions on media platforms

Irvine, Ca.

As a Tour Guide:- Give extemporaneous tours to all the prospective students and families- Answer questions for parents and students- Set up Counseling meetings for prospective students

Burlingame, California

-Present pitches through door-to-door sales-Schedule and follow up with prospective candidates for the services-Give proper information to ensure the best services

San Francisco Ca

Working for Financial Aid counselors:- Filing. - Editing information for students.- Helping students fill out FAFSA.- Work with administration to ensure ALL students were able to get the most help needed.

Master'S Degree, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

Bachelor'S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Senior

Activities and Societies: Speech Team, Nuestra Voz., BSU, Concordia Courier.Speech and Debate Team: Captain of Individual Events – Coached.

Associate'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: - Speech and Debate Team - Featured Student for City College of San Francisco Commercial