Competitively selected to be a part of the 2023 Executive Leadership Network (ELN) program, a leadership development program for regional cross-sectoral executives and senior leaders. The ELN program convenes seasoned professionals to expand their leadership mindsets and strategies and to cultivate a thriving network of peers to problem solve together. Across six-months, I learned from 1) individualized 360 leadership assessment and executive coaching, 2) experienced leadership, mindfulness, and DEI facilitators, and 3) structured peer coaching exercises through Coro’s unique blend of experiential programming. The curriculum included a wide range of professional skills-building, such as Adaptive Leadership, DEIB and Anti-Racism frameworks, Effective Communication and Advocacy, Effective Inquiry and Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Leadership Styles™, Leadership Versatility Index™, Managing Diverse Teams, Mindfulness Practices, Network Building, Self-Awareness and Self-Management tools, and Stakeholder Analysis and Coalition Building, among others. I am now a part of the broader Coro alumni community that includes over 11,000 alumni nationwide, spanning sectors, industries, experiences, and backgrounds, all eager to make an impact in our communities, teams, organizations, and in each other.

Buyers agent with Richard Schulman Team based out of the Keller Williams Santa Monica office. New to the industry in winter 2017, I joined the team as a Showing Assistant. After a few successful months in the role I transitioned into the Marketing and Operations manager for the team. In that role, I served as point of contact for lead source partners, recruited and hired new agents/administrative staff, oversaw development of marketing materials, developed team training materials and processes. During the fall of 2018 I earned my real state sales license. I then moved full time into a sales role in January 2019. I have successfully helped numerous clients sign new leases, lease out their homes/condos and have closed 1.1 MM in real estate sales.

Support clients' day-to-day creative and branding strategy needs for clients who sit in the entertainment, toy, wellness, healthy and beauty spaces. Responsible for ensuring clients receive the strategic, thoughtful creative that exceeds their expectations. Oversee and support projects ranging from development of brand language guides, brand identity, corporate decks/presentations, partnership pitch decks and packaging design.Work with clients across the growth chart from major studios to start ups. Support new business and meet with a variety of potential clients to learn about their potential creative needs.

Day-to-day client contact for Sungevity. Provide strategic media relations support for Sungevity developing story pitches and conducting media outreach on behalf of the global provider of residential solar services. Support Procter & Gamble Professional (PGP). Manage relationships with association partners on behalf of PGP to increase cleaning professionals knowledge of proper cleaning techniques. Previously supported former agency clients The Network for a Healthy California and the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA). Planned and managed large-scale events. Served as partner contact to execute Serving Those Who Serve: Wellness Fair for Veterans, Active Duty and their Families. Secured statewide media coverage of client initiatives ranging from the statewide airdate of a documentary raising awareness about the stigma associated with mental illness to a high school and college PSA contest. Updated the eachmindmatters.org blog and social media channels aimed at raising awareness about mental illness. Reviewed and posted editorial content submitted by campaign partners. Oversaw parent blogger campaign targeted to reach parents to create an environment of understanding about mental illness. Assisted with a Network for Healthy California trainings. Developed training materials and led training sessions.

Worked with partnering PR/Publicity Agencies/Non-profits and brands to execute their strategic multimedia needs. Coordinated multimedia services ranging from photo, video, satellite media tours to live web stream. Collaborated with a team of photographers and editors to deliver images and/or video PR teams and/or brands could use for their editorial outreach and social media use. Targeted and presented capabilities deck to existing clients to expand on AP Images services used. Transitioned from AP Images to Invision by the Associated Press in 2012 to target and work with entertainment clients. Managed and met clients' needs and met monthly billing targets.

Clients included Nestle (Crunch and Butterfinger) and The Siebel Foundation (Montana Meth Project, Colorado Meth Project and Idaho Meth Project). Developed and executed strategic PR plans. Managed and responded to day-to-day media requests in a timely manner. Worked with a team to delegate and respond to account needs. Drafted media materials (backgrounders, talking points for spokespeople, press releases and media alerts). Successfully placed stories in a variety of media outlets. Responded to clients' needs and offered strategic input to media messaging and PR planning.

Clients included LG Mobile Phones, California Integrated Waste Management Board, The California Office of Traffic Safety, The American Chemistry Council, and the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA). Managed and responded to day-to-day media requests in a timely manner. Developed talking points for LG executives and wrote press releases and media pitches, on-site event media relations and proactive pitching media for positive coverage of LG Mobile Phones. Provided on-site staffing and client support at events ranging from press conferences, film premieres, sporting events and trade shows.Developed and executed strategic large-scale partnerships between state government clients and corporate entities. Handled daily client administrative needs. Successfully placed and developed relationships with editors/reporters.

Promoted and marketed on-air talent and station programming through community outreach. Developed strategic calendar to increase station's talent community involvement. Staffed and managed station's participation at large and small scale community events. Planned and implemented station on-site promotions. Executed partnerships with Greater Sacramento area non-profits. Responsible for monthly special projects meeting to update department heads on community affairs/projects. Reviewed and selected station sponsorship proposals.Created and oversaw internship program. Hired and placed interns throughout varying station departments.

Worked with assignment manager, producers and reporters to develop news stories for broadcast. Fact checked and updated stories for producers, web team and reporters in the field. Worked with in the national CBS network to provide video for news stories. Developed relationships with PR executives and public officials. Monitored numerous police/fire radios, AP wires and numerous newspapers from across the country for breaking news. Field produced and wrote stories.