At Venture I create and manage all phases of communication for several companies in the United States and Canada. I’ve worked with clients in a variety of markets, including photography, outdoor, tech, optical, home furnishings, automotive, thoroughbred racing, college and professional football.ADVERTISINGWrite copy, ad layout and design, buy media. Produce banner and social media ads. Click on Ad Gallery link below to see some recent ads I created.PUBLIC RELATIONSProduce all materials, including releases, trade show communication and project management. Pitch to editors and writers. Create collateral materials for clients, including newsletters and direct mail pieces.SOCIAL MEDIAStarted social media communication from scratch for several clients. Ensured cohesive site branding across all platforms. Wrote and posted initial content enabling clients assume day-to-day site management. Created proprietary blogs featuring sports and cooking.EDITOR/PUBLISHEREdited and published five editions of GO AZTECS! Self-published through CreateSpace. To order, click on link below.PHOTOGRAPHYShoot product photos for clients; sports action and nature photography. Greeting cards featuring my racing photos are sold in the gift shop at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. More than 20 of my photos appear in GO AZTECS!

Began in the warehouse the summer before college and worked my way up to marketing manager. Collaborated with corporate marketing to develop and implement promotions and advertising programs that resulted in sales increases for both existing and new customers. Worked directly with window covering retailers to create multi-dealer ads in regional publications. Served on multiple national committees, including market steering, product innovation advisory and training. Designed and implemented training programs for retailers. Involved in all steps of new product rollouts in markets across the Southwest.