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Los Angeles, California, United States

-Plan and execute communications and public relations programs for various department needs in support of corporate communications, employee communications, executive communications, media relations, crisis response, and community outreach-Coordinate and write content for communications materials including publications, newsletters, social media, presentations, news releases, talking points and event briefings, flyers, web content, mailers, video scripts, and more-Disseminate information to representatives of the media and community regarding department programs, policies, and activities-Respond to inquiries from the public and media -Coordinate and monitor media interviews with department spokespersons-Plan and execute internal and external events, including creating communications materials to market events -Review and refine content developed by other department staff

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Developed content for department website, publications, presentations and educational materials -Created and executed marketing strategies for department services, programs and events-Wrote material for department bi-annual newsletters and monthly e-newsletters-Contributed relevant and timely content to social media platforms-Coordinated and conducted benefits-related seminars for numerous City departments, and events for members-Reviewed, analyzed and revised communications strategies to better serve members

Los Angeles, California, United States

Santa Clarita, Ca

-Created and scheduled content for the City’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram-Crafted and edited press releases, articles, speaking notes, newsletters and other forms of writing regarding different City events and programs-Assisted with producing and executing community events such as ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and school presentations-Represented the City at local career fairs

Santa Barbara, California

-Drafted and edited press releases, media alerts, and photo captions for six YMCA branches-Researched topics and contributed content for blog posts on the Channel Islands YMCA website

Santa Barbara, California Area

-Picked up, administered, and returned exams to respective academic departments on time -Ensured that disability-based exam accommodations were provided

Santa Clarita, Ca

- Communicated with various departments in the City to create and update web content - Worked on projects including e-newsletters, a mobile app, written web tutorials, and website updates - Built and utilized skills working with WordPress, MailChimp, VisionLive, and Photoshop

Goleta, California

-Wrote and designed email newsletters using the Constant Contact emailing system-Created event descriptions and promotional slides for the business' website-Promoted events through the Santa Barbara Independent website

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Activities and Societies: Communication Association, UCSB Tri DeltaAt UCSB I majored in Communication and minored in Professional Writing.

Master'S Degree, Strategic Communications

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Key Club, Softball team