As a Marketing Coordinator, my primary role was the coordination and preparation of proposals and Statements of Qualifications for the firm. In addition to these duties, my role also included creating and designing concepts for, and coordinating the production of corporate marketing materials, such as brochures and project information flyers, post cards, print and/or electronic newsletters; PowerPoint presentations; and provide administrative and marketing support to other individuals in the firm. Lead and coordinated the firm's social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) as well as serving as the primary point of contact for website updates.

Responsible for the development and implementatio of the daily activities and techniques related to the marketing, social media and graphic design elements that support the firm's marketing goals and objectives.Duties and Projects include:- Develop and implement social media strategy- Support and maintain intranet site and website- Design marketing materials (i.e. promotional posters, flyers, brochures) utilizing software such as Publisher and Adobe Creative Suite- Execution of all online marketing activities- Identify and develop relationships with other influencers in the industry

As Communications Chairperson, Mr. Strait was responsible for overseeing the communication efforts of the Catholic Professional & Business Club, a Fresno-based non-profit organization with approximately 400 members. His primary role was to coordinate the production and distribution of the Club’s monthly newsletter. This included the writing of feature stories, coordinating with contributing writers and providing the graphical design of the newsletter. In addition to the newsletter, he also oversaw the production of the Club’s annual membership directory, including compiling membership information, selling and organizing advertising, graphic design and coordinating with an outside printer for the printing and eventual distribution.Mr. Strait also oversaw all of the Club’s social media efforts, in an effort to help enhance the Club’s footprint in the social media arena. He monitored and provided updates to the Club’s Facebook profile and helped coordinate future expansion into additional mediums, such as Twitter and LinkedIn. He also worked closely with the Club’s webmaster to provide updated content to the Club’s website.

Responsible for all business development and marketing efforts for a general contractor with more than 80 years of experience in the Central Valley. Primary duties include researching and cultivating project leads; serve as the primary point of contact for all marketing efforts, including attending pre-bid meetings, conferences and workshops; writing and designing marketing collateral; and the writing and preparation of technical proposals. Also responsible for researching and cultivating prospective clients to enhance the business operations of the firm.

Primarily responsible for supporting the company’s marketing efforts through the creation of marketing collateral such as technical proposals and statements of qualifications. Also aided in the maintenance and promotion of firm’s public image through the writing and distribution of company press releases and the writing and design of the company’s external newsletter. Participated in the public relations image of the firm by coordinating and attending trade shows, special events as well as designing advertising pieces. Also responsible for the tracking of all marketing data; including hit rates, proposal statistics, resumes and past projects. Mr. Strait also served as the primary point of contact for Quad Knopf‘s participation as the title sponsor of the Quad Knopf Sequoia Cycling Classic annual bike race. Duties included coordinating with the Race Director and committee to ensure sponsorship levels were met, provided graphical support to race, designed Quad Knop’s advertising in the race program, coordinated with other staff members to set-up and run the VIP Pavilion on race day, set-up and scheduled the Quad Knopf’s participation in the Vendor Expo and worked closely with a public relations firm in coordinating all media releases associated with the race.

Responsible for providing clerical and technical support to the general contractor on the recently completed six-story expansion project at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, CA. Daily responsibilities include the coordination of all office correspondence, maintaining all project files, process of daily and weekly construction reports (daily reports, certified payroll, safety) and other duties as assigned. Work with subcontractors and hospital staff to ensure the smooth flow of information vital to the completion of the project.

Primarily responsible for assisting in all duties related to the Media Relations operations of the Falcons organization. Duties include the writing of team press releases, maintaining and controlling the content of the team website, and update statistical records. Also coordinated charitable donations and scheduled team community appearances. During the season, duties included assisting in the compilation of nightly “Game Notes” as well as preparing the nightly roster insert. During each home game, updated the 24-hour Scorecast through the WCHL website and assisted any media within the arena, including beat writers and visiting radio broadcaster. Worked closely with the local media to provide maximum coverage of the Falcons organization. Responsible for the creation and distribution of e-mail newsletter, “Falcons Flyer,” a weekly publication beginning in August 2002. Publication credits include the 2000-01 souvenir yearbook, 2001 post-season media guide, 2001-02 souvenir yearbook, 2001-02 media guide and 2002-03 souvenir yearbook.

Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of stadium satellite box office, that included employee management and training, preparation of nightly box office reports, customer service, and organizing and preparing box office for nightly games. Other assigned responsibilities in the ticket office included processing individual and group ticket orders – both in person and over the phone, serving as a liaison between season ticket holders and the organization, organizing and preparing season ticket holder accounts for selecting seats in Fresno’s new stadium and other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Ticket Operations.