Creative expertise in crafting custom gifts, unique birthday decor and personalized wedding items. Translate a client vision into the perfect piece, ensuring customer satisfaction. Oversee the entire crafting process from initial design to final production using cutting edge laser cutting technology and Cricut machine. Able to create original designs and templates using marketing background and expertise with Adobe Illustrator. Easy adapt designs to suit various materials and product specifications.

Effectively capture the moments that matter with high-quality images for a variety of clients, including branding shoots and family photography.Manage all aspects of a photoshoot, from pre-production planning to retouching using Adobe Creative Suite.

Advised on strategic high profile presentations to streamline message. Implemented all strategies into branded presentation assets including presentation slides, leaflets, visual imagery and video highlights. Created high-quality visual content for presentations and online platforms. Utilized DSLR cameras to capture stunning photographs and high quality videography to use for large scale media campaigns. Demonstrated effective project management skills to complete four targeted weekly newsletters, provide weekly training with new staff, advise on event logistics for large scale career fairs, while working on large-scale media campaigns.

Acted as a key liaison between Director and marketing team, ensuring clear communication of goals, progress, and challenges. Utilized robust project management skills for all large scale events, integrated branding and strategic communication for the office, and high level strategic planning support for the Career Development Center.Developed, designed, and implemented strategic marketing, branding, and outreach for the Career Development Center. Efficiently standardized messages to both internal and external stakeholders, while coordinating closely with campus partners to ensure consistent messaging.Captured student headshots, event highlight reels, and participant testimonials to be used for large-scale campaigns. Used these digital media assets in marketing collateral that showcased the good work of the office including our annual report, first destination data infographics, 100 page Career Guide, introduction videos shared in the lobby of our admissions building, promotional postcard mailings, and program features. Represented the organization at national conferences, delivering a presentation on our use of media campaigns in relation to the Handshake platform, to shed light on innovative work our office was going. Received positive feedback for an engaging presentation, enhancing the reputation of our office nation wide. Diligently managed a significant budget, with long term decision making in mind. Set plans in place to reduce costs and prepare for leaner years and managed tracking of revenue income for large-scale career fairs. Designed campus-wide and externally facing events, bringing innovative ideas and new programs forward. Constantly gathered feedback from the team and student participants to make data driven decisions for future events. Supervised a team of full-time staff and part-time interns. Led yearly media trainings for new interns and created a welcoming team atmosphere for staff to thrive in.

Developed, implemented, and coordinated the logistics for all major Career Development Center events including large scale Career Fairs, Networking Events, and workshops.Strategically provided direction for all marketing efforts within the office through print, web, social media and campus digital displays. Brought forward new marketing and branding ideas and drove compelling campaigns that increased key constituents' engagement with our department. Worked closely with colleagues to maintain optimal usage of the ToreroLink system and other web resources. In addition, collaborated with our analytics team to graphically provide valuable insight on student and employer engagement.Supervised and trained three student interns.

Coordinated complex logistics for all major Career Center events. Streamlined processes by making sound decisions in a high stress environment to ensure guests experienced a well executed event. Utilized event management expertise to effectively schedule and manage staff, student volunteers, and vendors.Developed and implemented marketing strategy for all social media, including both photography and video creation. Successfully led complete redesign of the Career Center website that launched Fall 2015 with on campus ITS staff. Envisioned and designed more than 50 student focused dynamic flyers to promote Career Center events yearly. Directly supervised 3 student career ambassadors (interns) focused on digital media and marketing.

Designed and executed 5 yearly exhibitions to feature student work for 300-500 school representatives and family members in community spaces. Also managed exhibition logistics for our office gallery space that hosted opening events the first Friday of the month that reached 700 visitors yearly.Increased long term in-school and after-school weekly programs from 1 to 20 locations in a four-year period, while coordinating and scheduling media teachers. Developed new programming that included 4 new curriculum packets. Aligned all new curriculum to common core standards while collaborating with teachers on in classroom projects.Prepared comprehensive quarterly presentations to the board on current programs, latest evaluation techniques and future opportunities.Anticipated funding needs by completing grant and foundation applications to acquire equipment and program funds. During my last fiscal year secured laptops, camera equipment, pilot program funding and projection system. In addition, led cross-functional teams to start our first annual fundraising Gala for over 150 donors.Executed and maintained program management processes as a mentor and supervisor of 3 full time staff, 1 part time staff and a 100 member volunteer base. Built credibility and established rapport with staff, program partners and organizational stakeholders. Represented the organization as a presenter at national conferences and state trainings to deliver presentations on digital media and train teachers to implement aspects of our curriculum into their spaces. Provided consulting and teacher training through the Peace Corps with a 1 month training tour in Costa Rica. Designed marketing materials, flyers and banners for distribution. Captured and edited photographs for use on blogs and website. Oversaw video production of promotional materials and student videos.

Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to fill full day programming for 23 students. Integrated various teaching methods, interactive science experiments, and hands-on activities to promote social, emotional and academic growth. Assessed and tracked student progress to provide parents with timely feedback about their child's success.