Marketing and Communications Manager

• Associated Students of San Diego State University
• Feb 27, 2012 - Current
• - I coordinate and manage public relations, marketing and social media outreach for Associated Students of SDSU. - I plan and conduct all communications efforts, including blogging, social media and public relations outreach, related to Aztec Student Union, scheduled to open in fall 2013. - I advise student marketing and communications committee for Associated Students Government Affairs. - I chair the marketing round table, comprised of staff members at Associated Students-managed facilities. - I write online and print material as needed, including but not limited to: brochures, websites, feature articles, social media and blog posts, fliers/posters, media releases and advisories. - I liaise as needed with SDSU regarding public relations, fundraising and marketing efforts.

Editor, New Media

• San Diego State University
• Aug 1, 2008 - Feb 24, 2012
• - I edited, wrote and designed content layout for SDSU NewsCenter, the online source for SDSU news. - I also took, edited and posted photos of university events. - I've also assisted in the expansion of SDSU's multimedia content and online presence. - Working in conjunction with media relations, I've helped enhance the university's integrated communication regarding its research, community service and international programs.

Freelance writer

• various publications
• Feb 1, 2010 - Feb 1, 2011
• I was a freelance writer for a variety of industries/interests, including arts, science and medical services.

Lecturer

• San Diego State University
• Jan 1, 2009 - Dec 1, 2010
• - I taught labs of approximately 20 upper-division undergraduate and graduate public relations students how to use the Statistical Package for Social Sciences/Predictive Analytics SoftWare software as part of a public relations survey methods course. - I also lectured on qualitative and quantitative research methods, and assisted student with client presentations. - I consistently received strong reviews from students in a course which is required, but seldom enjoyed.

Media Relations Specialist

• San Diego State University
• Dec 1, 2005 - Jul 1, 2008
• - I worked with local, regional and national print and broadcast media on behalf of the university, both proactively pitching science and technology stories and providing faculty experts as needed. - I served as the client lead for the College of Sciences and College of Engineering. - I assisted with creation and execution of long-term public relations and crisis communication plans. - In 2008, I was recognized by the SDSU Office of the President for my work on crisis communications during the 2007 wildfires.

Asst. Account Executive

• Allison & Partners
• May 1, 2004 - Dec 1, 2005
• - My duties included creating and maintaining clip reports, preparing client reports, daily news scanning, story pitching and placement, and speaker bureau service, among other duties. - Clients included companies in the hospitality and tourism, professional services, non-profit and technology sectors, including Best Western International, ARAMARK Parks & Resorts, and Artwave La Jolla.

Marketing Intern

• PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
• Jan 1, 2004 - Jan 1, 2004
• - Working with sports marketing, I assisted with the opening of PETCO Park in 2004, including coordination of a volunteer event for PETCO employees. - I also assisted with other marketing responsibilities, including editing advertising copy and fact-checking information for marketing reports.

Senior staff writer

• The Daily Aztec
• May 1, 2003 - May 1, 2004
• - As a senior at SDSU, I covered the newly created diversity beat and the California governor's recall race. - I wrote at least two 500-word deadline news articles per week for the City section. - During my time with The Daily Aztec, I was awarded the MVP Award for my section for the fall 2003 semester.