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Results-driven, bilingual corporate affairs professional with proven ability to conceptualize and execute communications, media plans, and community relations strategies that achieve overall organizational goals. Consistently obtain news coverage through solid media relationships and compelling story telling. Complete projects and initiatives on time through focused leadership, creativity and ability to think quickly to ensure timely delivery.I currently serve as the Principal Program Lead – Corporate Social Responsibility for Chick-fil-A. In this role, I implement local community engagement plans in support of Chick-fil-A, its Operators and corporate social responsibility programs for the West Coast.Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, I served as the Corporate & Government Affairs Director for Ralphs/Food 4 Less in Southern California, two divisions of the nation’s largest grocery retailer The Kroger Co., where I oversaw public relations, associate communications, government affairs and community relations. I was also fiscally responsible for the Food 4 Less/Kroger Foundation which provided over $6 million dollars yearly in grants and product donations to the communities in which Food 4 Less conducts business. My professional career has also included the development and execution of a diversity marketing program for Goodyear & NASCAR which aimed to introduce the sport to women and people of color as well as contributing to organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, NASCAR, American Honda Motor Company, the American Heart Association and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Specialties: Written & Verbal Communication Skills, Government Relations, Media & Public Relations, Foundation Relations, Team & Project Management, Relationship Building, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Strategic Initiatives, Detail-Oriented

Listed skills include Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, and 37 others.