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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Rancho Mirage, Ca

Sunnylands is a prestigious 200-acre estate, historically the winter home of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg. It has hosted seven U.S. presidents, British royalty, and notable twentieth-century entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope. Today, it serves as a global retreat center for leaders in government, science, education, philanthropy, and the arts.Key Achievements:-Developed and implemented strategic communications and public affairs initiatives, enhancing media… Show more Sunnylands is a prestigious 200-acre estate, historically the winter home of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg. It has hosted seven U.S. presidents, British royalty, and notable twentieth-century entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope. Today, it serves as a global retreat center for leaders in government, science, education, philanthropy, and the arts.Key Achievements:-Developed and implemented strategic communications and public affairs initiatives, enhancing media, community, government, and employee relations.-Led marketing efforts, event coordination, community outreach, and special projects to boost public engagement and visibility.-Cultivated relationships with press, state, and U.S. representatives, and local officials.-Produced and published multimedia content for presentations, publications, Sunnylands.org, and social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.-Coordinated with State Department staff during three Presidential summits, ensuring seamless communication and event execution.-Represented The Sunnylands Trust on the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for six years. Show less

Palm Springs, California, United States

Safe Schools Desert Cities empowers LGBTQ+ youth in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities through education, guidance, advocacy, resources, recreational activities, and opportunities for self-expression. Working directly with school-sanctioned Gay-Straight Alliance clubs in local middle and high schools, Safe Schools Desert Cities hosts students from over fifty schools at annual events such as the Rainbow Youth Summit, Summer Leadership Camp, Pride Prom, and the Youth Zone at the… Show more Safe Schools Desert Cities empowers LGBTQ+ youth in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities through education, guidance, advocacy, resources, recreational activities, and opportunities for self-expression. Working directly with school-sanctioned Gay-Straight Alliance clubs in local middle and high schools, Safe Schools Desert Cities hosts students from over fifty schools at annual events such as the Rainbow Youth Summit, Summer Leadership Camp, Pride Prom, and the Youth Zone at the Palm Springs Pride Festival & Parade. Safe Schools Desert Cities is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization led entirely by volunteers. Key achievements:-Led the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring its survival during a very challenging time. -Strengthened existing stakeholder relationships and fostered new partnerships. -Ensured compliance with legal, ethical, and safety standards. -Built a diverse and skilled board of directors. Increased community awareness and involvement, doubling fundraising activities.For more information, please visit www.safeschoolsdc.org. Show less

Palm Springs, California

Host and producer of the "Retro Lunch Mix Show", a one-hour specialty program featuring popular dance music from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. The program is presented in a beat-mixed format each Tuesday and Thursday at noon at KGAY 106.5 and 92.1 FM in Palm Springs, California, and worldwide at KGAYPalmSprings.com.

Rancho Mirage, California

Established since 1955, the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce has organized to enhance and promote the economic and civic vitality of its community. The Mission of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce is to: promote business and cultivate opportunities for its members through networking events, educational programs and community projects. the Chamber seeks to foster a welcoming and business environment and enhance the dynamic quality of life in Rancho Mirage and the greater Coachella Valley.

Palm Springs, Ca

Greater Los Angeles Area

The Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, published weekly in "Billboard" magazine in the United States, was a survey of the most popular nightclub songs reported by a national sample of disc jockeys. The "Billboard" reporter panel was comprised of about 150 working DJs.

Palm Springs, Ca

Wrote a biweekly music column for Palm Springs Pulp magazine and feature articles for its sister publication, The Bottom Line. The column, also published in Grab Magazine, Chicago, and the San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, focused on the dance/club music scene. I interviewed many international artists and DJs for the column, including Enrique Iglesias, Inaya Day, Dave Aude, Linda Clifford, Robert Clivilles (from C+C Music Factory), Delious Kennedy (from All-4-One), Tony Moran, Kristine W, Pepper… Show more Wrote a biweekly music column for Palm Springs Pulp magazine and feature articles for its sister publication, The Bottom Line. The column, also published in Grab Magazine, Chicago, and the San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, focused on the dance/club music scene. I interviewed many international artists and DJs for the column, including Enrique Iglesias, Inaya Day, Dave Aude, Linda Clifford, Robert Clivilles (from C+C Music Factory), Delious Kennedy (from All-4-One), Tony Moran, Kristine W, Pepper MaShay, Georgie Porgie, Jeanie Tracey, Debby Holiday, among others. Show less

Palm Springs

Produced a variety of specialty radio programs for KKUU (U-92.7 FM), including the "Six O’clock Six Mix," "Sunday Night Groove Mix," "Old-School Menu Mix," and "The Pure Energy Mix Show." On-air personality at KYOR-FM (Star 106.9) from 2002-2003. Maintained broadcast schedules, provided on-air announcements, engaged listeners with contests and promotions, and represented the station at concerts, special events, and live remote broadcasts.In addition to hosting the mix shows, I worked as… Show more Produced a variety of specialty radio programs for KKUU (U-92.7 FM), including the "Six O’clock Six Mix," "Sunday Night Groove Mix," "Old-School Menu Mix," and "The Pure Energy Mix Show." On-air personality at KYOR-FM (Star 106.9) from 2002-2003. Maintained broadcast schedules, provided on-air announcements, engaged listeners with contests and promotions, and represented the station at concerts, special events, and live remote broadcasts.In addition to hosting the mix shows, I worked as a weekend on-air DJ at KKUU. In 2003, I became the permanent on-air host at KKUU's sister station, KYOR (Star-106.9) - a "Hot AC" station - until it flipped formats in early 2004. I was responsible for maintaining music and commercial broadcast schedules, making on-air announcements, engaging listeners with contests and promotions, and representing the station during live appearances at concerts, special events, and remote broadcasts.My dance music mix shows performed extremely well (Arbitron #1 for my timeslot) and brought EDM/house/dance music to the Coachella Valley for over a decade on a hip-hop radio station. Show less

Palm Desert, Ca

Supervised a team of bartenders, servers, and security staff at Costa's - the resort's high-energy nightclub. Assisted with promotional activities and administrative duties.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Media Communications

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Writer/contributor for school newspaper at College of the Desert

Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Certificate, Digital Arts & Design, Marketing And Communications