I started a digital publication dedicated to high school wrestling. What started as a hobby interest has grown into a full blown passion project. I write news articles, conduct interviews, and manage a team of contributors to produce a monthly magazine - Three. The only magazine of its kind, focused solely on boys and girls high school wrestling.Part of the ongoing tasks I perform are:- Manage relationship with sources to create breaking news articles relating to college commitments, coaching changes, and more.- Source new contributors with an expertise in an area where I'm looking to grow. Experts per state, girls, or different styles of wrestling.- Outbound sales calls to secure advertising and sponshorships for content- Interviews- Graphic design- Editing contributor articles for publication- Meeting strict in-season deadlines- Social media content creation and community management

Compass Languages is an Annapolis-based company with 20 years serving the language needs of companies large and small. We are a team of talented program directors, project managers, sales staff, and translators who work together to solve the complexity of localization for those entities with content needing to be shared with a multilingual audience.Introduced the concept of “Account Based Marketing” company-wide to define buyer personas, map out buyer journeys, and segment contact lists for targeted campaigns. Manage the company Hubspot account, including:Creating targeted emails for contacts based on their standing in sales funnel.Creating custom Landing Pages to drive segmented contacts to the proper deals and “calls to action”.Track data related to email campaigns to identify where correspondence is most effective and where we need to adjust.Oversee the design and build of a brand new website for the NGO Languages vertical.Identify 3rd party vendor able to deliver website to standard while managing strict budget.Design layout and content concepts for mockups and final site build.Coordinate all communication and content pieces between vendor and company personnel.Meet target deadline for website launch.Content Creation and Management.New branding items like logos, taglines, fonts, colors, and messaging for new brand “NGO Languages”.Design new and updated marketing materials like brochures, business cards, posters, and banners for use at conferences and exhibitions.Create content for social media platforms including videos, images, and written pieces.Manage Thought Leadership Strategy for Key PersonnelIdentify proper channels to push content such as interviews and guest blogs.Audit LinkedIn profiles for optimal engagement and network reach.Pitch story ideas to industry media and coordinate appearances for company staff.

Global eLearning is the branch of Compass Languages dedicated to the unique needs of the learning and development industry.

NGO Languages is the brand of Compass Languages dedicated to the special interests and needs of the international non-profit community.

As an elected Director of the Running Springs Chamber of Commerce, I helped the mountain communities of Running Springs, Arrowbear and Green Valley Lake increase their visibility and appeal to local residents and tourists alike. The central location of these mountain communities allows for networking opportunities to the west in Lake Arrowhead and to the east in Big Bear. I was a member of three (3) committees and have defined roles within each.Government Affairs CommitteeMarketing CommitteeFarmers Market Committee

As Marketing Director:I managed the website including overseeing a complete redesign in line with a new campaign direction.I partnered with local design vendors to create brand new route maps, frequent rider cards, regular rider incentive programs, and special promotions.I set up a brand new inbound advertising program for local businesses to advertise on the buses both inside and outside. I negotiated the contracts and created custom plans based on print material, location of ad placement, and duration of campaign.I managed external advertising programs, negotiating new rates for agency ads in local magazines and radio stations.I created original content for social media including the creation of a new “day in the life of a rider” series.I created the Be Driven campaign, daring community members to strive for more and to lean on the bus service to get them where they need to be.Outcomes: Trolley service doubled its route time and ridership. Dial-A-Ride service increased 20%. Overall route ridership increased by 30%. Agency was present as transportation partner in 12 events, up from 8 the previous year. Increased revenue led to purchase of new, larger property to increase bus fleet. Hired 3 new drivers to account for increased service.As Community Relations Liaison:I attended local governing body meetings and offered bus service where requested.I held open forums with community members to express questions and concerns regarding bus service.I updated the “Rules to Ride” as on going state and local regulations were passed.I became a member of the Running Springs Board of Directors to be an active leader in bringing more interest to the mountain community.

I taught English and History for the Special Education Department at Big Bear High School. I worked as part of a tandem with another teacher who handled Math and Science classes for the same group of students.▶︎ Classroom Instruction ◇ Curriculum development ◇ Lesson planning ◇ Clearly defined daily agenda ◇ Clearly stated semester goals/outcomes ◇ Small class size allowed for more personalized instruction▶︎ Extracurricular Impact◇ After-school tutoring programs for students falling behind◇ Help with goal-setting, resume writing, and interview preparation◇ Assistant coach on football and wrestling teams◇ Invited local business leaders to visit class and explain process to gain employment▶︎ Relationship Building◇ Writing student Individual Education Plans (IEPs), holding annual and tri-annual IEP meetings with all stake holders◇ Consistent and transparent communication with parents re: student progress◇ Advocate for student interests, in and out of school◇ Working with administrators, faculty, parents and students to find solutions to issues ranging from academic performance to disciplinary challenges

Los Angeles based agency focused on small, medium, and large consumer brands from a variety of industries. You know what a PR firm hires interns to do? I did that stuff. I did it quite well too. Well enough that I’ve been doing more PR stuff ever since then. Most importantly:• Media pitching and relations, product placement, event planning, and publicity copy.

I was offered a full-time position teaching English through the LAUSD internship program.▶︎ Classroom Instruction ◇ Curriculum design ◇ Lesson planning ◇ Integrated technology ◇ Socratic method of open discussion and dialogue with entire class participation▶︎ Extracurricular Impact ◇ After-school tutoring programs for students falling behind ◇ Help with goal-setting, resume writing, and interview preparation ◇ Assistant coach on football and wrestling teams▶︎ Relationship Building ◇ Consistent and transparent communication with parents re: student progress ◇ Advocate for student interests, in and out of school ◇ Working with administrators, faculty, parents and students to find solutions to issues ranging from academic performance to disciplinary challenges