Creates and maintains relationships with media to ensure news pertaining to clients get distributed Oversees clip files, prepares reports and shares details with internal audiences and clientsProactively pitches stories to media, including writing and distributing press releases Financial reporting through Meltwater software Helps develop strategie plans for potential and ongoing clientsManages Intern Public Relations Coordinator:Drafted press releasesCalendar adds for clients Pitched media Meetings and interviews with clients as well as potential clients Helped plan, manage and execute City of Palm Desert’s event Swing 'N Hops Research media coverage and industry trends

Monitored and reported on grant deliverables for four club locations Designed, created and updated social media sites and websiteCreated billboards, holiday cards and other collateral Managed all marketing materials Helped coordinate fundraising events Executive Coordinator for the CEO Executive Coordinator for the CEO:Performed administrative duties Coordinated complete calendar of events Coordinated all travel for the organization Office Manager Performed payroll and benefits duties Office Manager:Performed expense processing duties Assisted with special event planning Director of Volunteer DevelopmentDirector of Volunteer Development: Analyzed needs for volunteer program Implemented system for recruiting, placing, and retaining volunteers Created training and support procedures for volunteer program manual Tracked progress of volunteer program Participated in strategic planning sessions with executive staff Served as liaison between organization and community Met with leaders of local colleges and universities to promote volunteerism Coordinated special events Created marketing materials for Blues By Starlight, Pour It Forward and Chive events