Description
Ambitious and passionate student with a lust for life, experience, knowledge, and music. Senior at the University of San Diego majoring in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. Currently utilizing vast knowledge of social media outreach as a small business social media director. Working to broaden PR and Digital Marketing experience through relevant internships as well as consistent engagement in freelance work. Furthering music industry and writing experience while writing for various blogs. In spare time always indulging in the gift of knowledge through deep interests in music, spirituality, holistic healing and nutrition, yoga, permaculture, quantum physics, astronomy, and the beauty of the universe. Would ultimately like to gain as much knowledge and experience in the fields of strategic communication, PR, and Marketing in order to earn a creative position in the transformational festival music circuit or any company utilizing music to raise consciousness. In essence, driven to be a part of a company helping to make the world a better place.
Skills
- blogging
- brand developement
- content strategy
- creative direction
- creative writing
- digital marketing
- editing
- event planning
- interpersonal communication abilities
- marketing
- marketing communications
- press releases
- public relations
- public speaking
- social media
- social media marketing
- social media outreach
- writing
Education
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University of San Diego
- 2013-2015 Communications & Marketing, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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Loyola Marymount University
- 2011-2013 Communications & Marketing, Bachelor's Degree
Experience
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The Do LaB
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2014
PR & Digital Marketing Intern
• Support Web and Design teams in product marketing tasks including image production, file managing, QA, writing & proofing
• Conduct research & audits based on department needsAffiliate Marketing:
• Help set up & create the new affiliate program to increase awareness and drive sales.
• Prospect potential new affiliates to reach out to & research industry-specific sites (blogs, forums, etc) for ideas, strategies & other relevant marketing information.
• Manage affiliate reports & analytics; assist in the day-to-day management of affiliate marketing accountsSocial Media:
• Assist with social media engagement by supporting Do LaB and LIB community managers. Drafting and editing copy for social channels
• Monitoring social media web analytics on a weekly basis & provide reports of growth and other activityMarketing / Advertising:
• Engaging with marketing team on a regular basis to brainstorm ideas for new & innovative marketing and social media campaigns
• Assist with gathering data for marketing reports & supporting a variety of marketing and advertising programs -
The DJ List
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2014
Publicist
• Utilize creative freedom to formulate dynamic & passionate content
– Press releases, song and album reviews, artist spotlights, event pre and recap posts
• Cover all forms of press for club shows, events, & festivals
• Conduct email, phone, & in person interviews with artists
• Build working relationships with artists & industry executives -
NewBreak Coffee
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2014
Social Media Director, Barista
• Re-vamp + manage all social media accounts – Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram
• Employ social media knowledge to gain following, promote concepts, & build connections
• Craft strategies to widen customer base & allow personal customer involvement -
Some Kind of Music Blog
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2013
Blog Editor
• Constant participation in the underground music scene
• Write weekly blog posts hi-lighting artists, events, and songs
• Work press for music festivals & conduct multiple interviews
• Build working relationships with global underground artists -
University of San Diego PRSSA
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2011
Public Relations Student Society Member
• Attend weekly meetings & events
• Continual gain of extensive knowledge in the field of PR
• Acquire experience in networking, marketing, social media strategy, and branding
• Prepare and publicize social media outreach -
The Same Old Grind
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2013-2014
Social Media Director, Barista
• Manage all social media accounts – Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram
• Head PR / marketing of events, specials, outreach, etc.
• Aid in event planning, brand, & non profit partnerships -
Bam Communications
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2013-2014
Public Relations & Marketing Intern
• Perform PR outreach of all forms
• Conduct extensive research & pitching
• Building and maintaining relationships with bloggers, journalists, and reporters
• Draftings and sending press releases
• Prepare blog posts & social media posts
• Participating and sitting in on staff and client meetings
