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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Calabasas, California, United States

Calabasas, California, United States

Calabasas, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Copywriting: Responsible for all written internal and external communications.Graphic Design: Responsible for various graphic projects including but not limited to: collateral materials, vector assets, signage, and award submissions. Also lead development of internal print and online publications from ideation to implementation and packaging.PR: Responsible for the creation of connections with key publications within the Architecture industry.

San Francisco Bay Area

Executional and Advisory role

Redwood City

Copywriting: Created a written brand voice that was utilized in all marketing efforts: social media, customer service, press releases & product packaging. Leading a team of four, devised and executed content for online blog, website, and marketing story-driven arks.Management: Creative Direction on social channels from ideation through execution process with a team of designers for production.Social Strategy: Devised &implemented strategy to grow social channels through consumer outreach, influencer integration, and creating positive hype; resulting in an increase of shares and organic sign-ups. Social fanbase grew from 250k to over 1.4 Million across all channels in the U.S.

San Jose

San Francisco Bay Area

User Acquisition: Increased Website Conversions, from 500 to 12,000+ monthly sign ups, through implementing acquisition funnel strategies, supported by data analysis.Copywriting: Created a brand identity that was implemented through web product content, email marketing content, mobile product content, & all paid channels.Management: Led Facebook Ad Operations with a team of 5 Marketing Associates & Interns increasing KPIs by 300%+Social Strategy: Devised strategy to grow social channels through consumer outreach, influencer integration, and creating positive hype; resulting in an increase of shares and organic sign-ups.

San Francisco Bay Area

(Contract)Digital Marketing: Created buzz around AT&T Held Hackathons through online campaigns, leading to fully attended events while coordinating logistical implementations.Sales: Formulated engaging outreach programs for tech companies participating in community driven Hackathon events; covering hardware, software, wearables, & more.Email Content: Implemented email programs that incorporated buzz words in order to increase open-rate by 10% and response rate by 5%.

San Jose

Refereeing sports such as Indoor / Outdoor Soccer, Flag Football, Volleyball, and Basketball

Santa Clara

The most rewarding part of the job was having individuals with life-long fears of the water, and being able to help them overcome those fears, giving them the confidence and security within the water. Through teaching swim lessons, basic survival skills, and reinforcing the core values of the YMCA, I was able enriched the lives of my students.

30601 Agoura Rd, Suite 200 Agoura Hills, Ca 91301

Design: Produced print collateral material and content for internal & external mail implementationProperty Management: Managed a portfolio of properties from completion of purchase to renovations, and preparation for use in marketing funnel.I began working at AH4R 1 year after its creation and was able to experience the processes of its expansion. The company ultimately went public in a large IPO in 2013.

San Jose

Art Direction/Design: Created new publication image and brand image through print and online. Implemented visual direction as well as issue features and coverage content.Management: Led a team of 14 including writers, photographers, & designers. Curated stories, images, and editorial into cohesive issues.As Art Director I brought on completely new visuals and ushered in a new era for the publication, re-branding the magazine with a new logo, new templates, and new variations in story directions. Managing a staff of ten, I created a consistent chain of communication, and reinforced collaboration between staff members.

Agoura Hills, Ca

Alongside my lifeguard duties, I taught and trained teens in the community through Junior Lifeguards, emphasizing the importance of pool safety, and how to respond in a supporting role during an emergency situation.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Advertising

Activities and Societies: School Magazine, Community Service ClubWith an Academic Focus in Industrial Design

Academic Focus, Industrial And Product Design

Activities and Societies: IDSA Member, Woodshop Instruction.