Sergio Paris, Mnlm Email & Phone Number

Develop and implement all internal and external communications strategies and tactics that further Vitalyst’s mission, including websites (Vitalyst, TAPAZ, CoverAZ, etc.), social media, public relations/earned media, digital and print advertising, Vitalyst Spark Podcast, publications, event marketing.

Phoenix, Arizona

- Serve as Spanish-speaking media spokesperson and media liaison, and represent Foundation at events within the Latino community.- Develop social media and digital content plan and create content with focus on increasing awareness and sharing success stories resulting from the Foundation’s nearly $20 million in yearly investments across Arizona and.

Mesa, Arizona

- Create communications materials to promote internal/external events and Food Bank programs. - Draft speaking points and ghostwrite op-ed pieces for Chief Executive Officer. - Answer media inquiries and coordinate media relations for Food Bank staff and guests. - Work with direct marketing firm to execute direct marketing / fundraising plan by editing.

Mesa, Arizona

- Built and maintained relationships with high school counselors, principals and teachers across to increase awareness of Benedictine University in Arizona. - Helped plan and execute university activities to increase student applications, admissions and registrations. - Met and communicated with students to make sure they complete all requirements of.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

- Coordinated after-school activities for children ages 5 – 18 at community center at low-income apartment complex, with an emphasis on school improvement and college attendance / readiness. - Translated documents for Spanish-speaking residents and translated for guest speakers and residents. - Connected residents with available community resources that.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

- Wrote press releases and other communications materials on various subjects to promote the hospital.- Organized and updated media clips and folders.- Escorted media and special guests during special events, patient and physician interviews, and filming for stories.

- Event assistance for hospital’s two major events – Celebrity Fight Night and Lou Grubb Friends Fore Golf- Drafted and distributed press advisory for Lou Grubb event.- Wrote silent auction item descriptions and copy for event program.- Solicited in-kind donations from local and national businesses, securing thousands of dollars in donations.

Taught parenting skills and education programs to parents who had their children removed by Child Protective Services.

- Updated member accounts, charged monthly fees, and set up payment plans for delinquent accounts- Supervised Learning Lounge - helped students with homework and academic difficulties. - Provided tours to prospective members and parents while informing them of BGCMP programs. - Coached indoor soccer team.

- Wrote press releases, articles, media alerts, and promotional copy.- Developed PR plans for different clients- Researched publications and editors to target- Assisted public relations coordinator with media events

Master Of Nonprofit Studies (Now Nonprofit Leadership And Management), Nonprofit Studies And Administration

Capstone Project: “Working Together: How Can Nonprofits Realize Effective Collaboration Strategies”

B.A., Mass Communication: Public Relations