Experience

Girl Scouts of Orange County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Leader Support Specialist

  • Feb 2019 - Present



Freelance

• Southern California

• Copywriter & Content Creator

  • 2005 - Present

  ► Provide content creation, marketing, copywriting and social media services on a consultant basis ► Content includes blog posts, social media content, promo emails, fliers, case studies, and other research-based marketing materials ► Write articles for magazines (Somerset Studio, Somerset Life, Somerset Memories/Legacy, etc.), including feature pieces in Where Women Create and Somerset Memories (see portfolio) ► Provide content creation, marketing, copywriting and social media services on a consultant basis ► Content includes blog posts, social media content, promo emails, fliers, case studies, and other research-based marketing materials ► Write articles for magazines (Somerset Studio, Somerset Life, Somerset Memories/Legacy, etc.), including feature pieces in Where Women Create and Somerset Memories (see portfolio)



EnGenius Technologies

• United States
• Wireless Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Creator/Marketing Writer

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  ► Create content to support company's marketing and sales efforts, including case studies, blog posts, promo emails, newsletters and trade show collateral. ► Create content to support company's marketing and sales efforts, including case studies, blog posts, promo emails, newsletters and trade show collateral.



Fat Quarter Shop

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Specialist

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

  ► Planned and created content for all social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest ► Met continuously demanding deadlines by creating and publishing dozens of blog posts monthly, including writing, photo styling, photography, and editing related digital images with Photoshop ► Developed marketing campaigns, giveaways, and digital ad placement on Facebook and quilter blogs - expanding brand awareness and company’s customer base ► Managed FQS blog events (sew-alongs), which required extensive and ongoing coordination/correspondence with dozens of quilter bloggers ► Produced written content and curated images for ads in online magazines and blogger newsletters, helping to drive sales Show less



Public Schools

• Southern California

• Program Founder / Art Teacher

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2015

  ► Owned program ideation, creation, and launch; drove curriculum development for over 800 at-risk public school children across two schools, instructed students in art journaling, and expanded program from one classroom to six ► Helped students invoke self-awareness, raise self-esteem, develop creativity and problem-solving skills, and experience a positive form of self-expression as a tool for managing/transforming life challenges through perception shifts ► Guided students from diverse cultural backgrounds and cognitive abilities, fostered meaningful learning experiences, nurtured interest in art activities, and improved self-confidence ► Hosted art supply drives annually and inspired people nationally to donate funds and make in-kind donations; organized donated materials, procured supplies, and coordinated art kit assembly Show less



Ellison

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Writer / Blog & Community Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2015

  ► Created, edited, and published content for two unrelated blogs (geared towards educators and quilters) and two sets of social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, and WordPress ► Owned engagement/communication on social media for both Ellison Education and Sizzix Quilting► Scheduled blog calendars and managed two blog teams (launched Ellison teacher blogger team)► Coordinated giveaways and related promotional posts with bloggers and planned and executed blogger events ► Attended tradeshows and industry events, helping promote education and crafting industry at large► Doubled social media followers and impressions, and vastly increased customer engagement and brand awareness Show less

• Writer/ Marketing Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  ► Supported Vice President of Marketing/marketing department with copywriting, print ad and marketing campaign ideation, blog posts, ad tracking, and coordination of marketing materials for trade shows and events► Attended and staffed regional events and collaborated with industry partners for cross promotions► Demonstrated strong creative ideation, writing abilities, and stellar organization skills that led to promotion to social media/community manager in 2014



MetroPCS

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2012

  ► Coordinated leases/documents for cellular equipment sites prior to release to construction; tracked milestones and project status and coordinated document administration, routings, and approval ► Assisted accounting with accruals and liaised with contractors during site selection process, evaluation, and approval ► Archived completed project documents, insuring legal compliance per industry standards and requirements ► Efficiency, attention to detail, and strong working relationships with all internal and external contacts moved site construction more quickly, resulting in reduced costs and increased revenue Show less



Pacific Design Estates Construction, Inc.

• Costa Mesa, CA

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

  ► Served as an assistant to President; performed administrative tasks including contract generation, mail processing, customer service, and document archiving and filing ► Served as an assistant to President; performed administrative tasks including contract generation, mail processing, customer service, and document archiving and filing



Stampington & Company

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• E-Commerce Manager & Marketing Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2004

  ► Promoted almost immediately from customer service manager to managing online store: conducted new product research, drafted copy for all new products, performed weekly inventory/ordering, and photo styling and photography ► Photographed artwork for magazines and special publications, including on-location shoots ► Promoted to marketing manager in year two - developed and executed marketing campaigns: ad concepts, copywriting, ad placements within magazines/special publications, and direct mail campaigns ► Excellent copy, ideation, marketing, and imagery inspired consumers and helped drive business revenue and growth Show less