•Chaired public relations and marketing committees for major events and non-profit fundraisers with up to 150,000 attendees including Sun & Sea Festival in Imperial Beach, TwainFest in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Spirits of Mexico Festival, Tequila Trail, Taste of Old Town, among others •Created media and strategic partnerships to secure cross promotion for multiple events and oversaw sponsor activation and on-site coordination •Developed public relations plans and marketing… Show more •Chaired public relations and marketing committees for major events and non-profit fundraisers with up to 150,000 attendees including Sun & Sea Festival in Imperial Beach, TwainFest in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Spirits of Mexico Festival, Tequila Trail, Taste of Old Town, among others •Created media and strategic partnerships to secure cross promotion for multiple events and oversaw sponsor activation and on-site coordination •Developed public relations plans and marketing strategies for a variety of clients including National City Tourism Marketing District, Fiesta de Reyes, Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, Accion San Diego, Bridges Educational Corp. Show less

• Manage daily client communications to develop project requirements, strategic plans and publicity goals in the government, hospitality and tourism industries.• Write copy and oversee the production of all marketing collateral, such as advertisements, brochures, newsletters and web content.• Research and analyze market trends to provide compelling context for feature stories.• Media buying and planning for a budget of more than $250,000 per annum. • Manage and implement digital… Show more • Manage daily client communications to develop project requirements, strategic plans and publicity goals in the government, hospitality and tourism industries.• Write copy and oversee the production of all marketing collateral, such as advertisements, brochures, newsletters and web content.• Research and analyze market trends to provide compelling context for feature stories.• Media buying and planning for a budget of more than $250,000 per annum. • Manage and implement digital media accounts including writing for SEO purposes, e-newsletter production, creation and maintenance of websites, create and maintain client social media sites and blogs. • Organize yearly conference for California League of State Parks with an attendance of more than 200 people. Show less

• Coordinate and implement all New Professionals Group social and educational events, including concepts for event, setting up logistics, and day-of-event management.

• Wrote consumer focused articles and content for company owned Web site• Assisted logistical planning of National Travel Consultant Conference• Created content for media clippings internal data base

• Wrote media alerts and pitches for various clients• Pitched events to local publications and posted calendar listings on local Web sites.• Compiled media lists through Cision • Edited and contributed to the San Diego GO Downtown Web site and blog • Assisted in organizing press conferences