Skills: Networking and image building, 17 years. Writing and graphic skills for marketing from idea and inception, to launch and promotion (journalism training + Publisher, PowerPoint, InDesign, Painter, Photoshop) Social Media: Facebook, Constant Contact, Nextdoor, LinkedIn, Evite, Blogs, Press releases. Providing highest level of customer service to all diversities with integrity and enthusiasm.General Public —Created and implemented community outreach programs for Martinez and Benicia which included rollout of recycling and food waste/organics programs and promoting pollution prevention and waste diversion. Wrote and published residential newsletter, mailed quarterly to 10,000 homes. Schools—With City of Martinez, helped submit and was awarded $90,000 grant to implement recycling and environmental education in Martinez Unified School District. Responsible for logistics strategy, information for educating in classrooms, and reporting proof of success by auditing waste streams. Worked with New Leaf Collaborative, City of Martinez staff, Principals, Custodial Staff, and Educators and presented to City Council, and Martinez Unified School District. Also participate in “Truck Day” and truck visits (bringing garbage truck to preschools) and presentations in classrooms.Working solo with Benicia Unified School District to implement a similar program.

The UPS Store is a virtual office supporting your business needs: digital printing and copying in black and white or color, faxing, mailboxes, and shipping. Notaries are on duty. Call Marie Knutson, Community Relations Specialist for marketing or sales support assistance.

Responsibilities: Increased ridership and general awareness through networking and marketing. Liaison to Citizen Advisory Committees. Produced company newsletter, ads, and press releases. Simultaneously worked with 11 Chambers of Commerce. Representative for CCCTA at business events and responsible for all school outreach. -Increased Class Pass Program from average 360 students per year to 1295 students and 306 adults in 2009-2010 school year.-Created Bus2U program for schools too far from bus stops. In 2010, this exposed 625 more students to buses. Also created videos for youth and teens that were integrated into company website for increased accessibility.-Marketed “Safe Place” program which aired on KRON TV Channel 4 and won League of American Communications Professionals Gold Magellan Award for Community Relations 2002 and League of American Communications Professionals Top 50 Publicity Campaigns, 2002, placing #21 out of 200. -Worked with Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Puppies in Training program to expose future guide dogs to buses. Press releases and pictures landed article in national Bus Ride Magazine.-Helped agency through 23% service cuts with brochures and outreach. Retained 103% of ticket sales.-As liaison for Citizen’s Advisory Committee, rallied group to pool their own funds to purchase a bench dedicated to them and increased interaction with CCCTA Board.-Worked with staff to promote Going Green. CCCTA was finalist for Sustainable Contra Costa Award 2010.-Employee of the Year, 2002 and 2009.

Met with clients to compile fundable loan packages. Often sent in as loan closer for document signings.Promoted to bank representative selling loans to loan officers.