Experience teaching all age levels (K-12) and subjects but focusing on Spanish, Science and Social Studies.

Lead content creator of all communications for the company.Wrote edited and assisted in the publication and layout of four major company newsletters.Created all written content for various websites including the company’s site and their discount dental program.Improved the writing and editing process for the entire organization including sales team presentations, network recruiting marketing materials and email outreach.Constructed a companywide writing style guide and basic training for the entire staff.Creatively explored new corporate communication ideas and encountered new ways to deliver our messages including social media, traditional PR and online advertising.Assisted in a host of special projects including event support, advertising, marketing internal events, speech writing, clipsheets and more.Social media advertising and posting.

Assisted in all aspects of communications and public relations including writing, editing, media interviews, social media and desktop publishing.Wrote, edited and published materials to complete the firms goal to earn Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work.Created high quality flyers, releases, marketing materials and photography with Microsoft software.

New and Used Sales Specialist • Excellent closing and lead generation skills.

Commission Service Advisor Advised and sold Porsche, Audi and VW customers on their vehicles service needs and improvements.Averaged high customer satisfaction numbers with solid sales performance on each vehicle serviced. Efforts lead to several bonuses and corporate rewards.Developed a strong group of repeat customers and networked to expand existing clientele.Built strong relationships with management, mechanics, parts and service.

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING, Detroit, MI 2007-2008Tier one automotive supplier of driveline, drivetrain and chassis systems.Communications Specialist Responsible for corporate internal and external communications needs and requests from senior management including media and community relations, speeches, financial and product presentations, media headlines and key events. Managed after market public affair to aid in key brand marketing initiatives to increase sales in new demographic areas. Benchmarked AAM communications and media relations against major automotive suppliers and original equipment manufacturers to draft a plan to reorganize AAM’s communications. Created AAM’s crisis communications strategy and plans.Served as a communications strategist during the historic strike against the UAW.Wrote in AP style, edited and managed editorial sections and photography for the 2008 Annual Report.

Managed the urban PR initiatives and plans for the company’s largest client, Ford with an audited $200,000 budget and one contract associate.

Multicultural and Diversity Public AffairsManaged a new multicultural public affairs strategy that improved relationships with Ford customers and minority and diverse media outlets.Increased sales in the Hispanic, African American and Asian American markets by improving relationships with key multicultural media by recognizing specific cultural needs and language requirements.Managed three multicultural outside public affairs firms enhancing agency over site with Ford and the overall business relationship.Generated more than 400 positive news articles in major publications in 2004. Served as Spanish language spokesperson for Hispanic media requests.

Product Development Public Affairs Developed, wrote and edited press kits and releases for new vehicles, product and technology launch events, auto shows, and media programs.Specialized in radio media management by placing more than 1,000 daily Ford news stories on the air across the country with major and mid-level stations. Promoted Ford’s Mobility Motoring program for individuals with physical disabilities and special transportation needs through designated spokespeople and events.

Journalism internship in Monterrey, Mexico covering the automotive industry, auto repair, sales and auto racing.

Maintained metro Detroit regional database for industrial and commercial buildings totaling over 500 million square feet for 22 brokers.