Experience

Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• Junior Staff Accountant

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

• Senior Bookkeeper

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2020

  Maintenance and recording of complete and systematic set of business transactions. Balancing ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports to show receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.



San Jose Obrero Mission

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

• Marketing/Communications/Development

  • May 2015 - Apr 2016

  At San Jose Obrero Mission (SJOM) my efforts were primarily focused on ending homelessness. SJOM's works to lead homeless families and individuals to a path to self-sufficiency by providing shelter and case management focused on career coaching, life skills training, referral and follow-up services. During my tenure at SJOM I managed the marketing and communications for all audiences, to facilitate donor stewardship, to persuade corporations and foundations relations, and to develop materials used for grant writing, annual gala event, and annual appeal. In my role I also developed and implemented new marketing campaigns, co-managed events and created co-branding strategies, to increase awareness of SJOM programs to prospective donors, foundations, corporations, elected officials, local community stakeholders and others. I also boosted SJOM’s press relations with local TV networks affiliates (featured on NBC, Univision & Telemundo), and ramped up SJOM's social media presence in Facebook, YouTube and Twitter (including the production of web content such as info-graphics, client testimonials, and its quarterly newsletters).



Cigna-HealthSpring

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

  During my time with Cigna-HealthSpring (CHS) I coordinated communications between departments to align Marketing, Health Services, Customer Service and the Creative department efforts to address their needs for collateral materials for members, prospect clients, and C-HS network of providers. I produced, coordinated, executed marketing campaigns and educational assets for 3 Medicare-Medicaid healthcare plans (SpecialCare of Illinois, CarePlan of Illinois, and Texas STAR+PLUS)--including member and provider handbooks, 3 quarterly newsletters, brochures, cultural proficiency handbooks and industry guides. I was responsible for the processes of organizing, managing and ensuring compliance with the Illinois’ Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) for all communications related to healthcare plans for disabled individuals and seniors receiving Medicaid benefits. I also managed and oversaw operating budgets for printing and advertisement--including creating and executing budget plans, processing purchase orders and expenses, managing vendor relations, and projections for future budget plans.



The Resurrection Project

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

• Communications and Marketing Coordinator

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2013

  For over 6 years I implemented and coordinated branding strategies to increase awareness of The Resurrection Project's programs to prospective clients, funders, community audiences and others. In my role I provided support in the areas of donor database management, copy writing, processing invoices, running reports, coordinating email marketing, managing vendor relations, managing volunteers, and creating and executing budget plans. I also planned and developed marketing campaigns, developed TRP’s social media channels, and produced web content such as videos,infographics, and interactive presentations. In addition I was part of the team that planned and produced the 20th Anniversary Gala at the UIC Forum—including its 20th anniversary gala video, and graphic design for printed and digital assets.



InfoUSA

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

  Produced, coordinated, and executed marketing campaigns, and communication assets (digital and print) for businesses purchasing InfoUSA data products. Advised on coordinated dynamic branding strategies to pitch and sell the goods and services of prospective InfoUSA clients. Worked to generate leads for the street sales team to development new business opportunities. Consulted clients in the use of new media marketing campaigns on social media platforms. Produced, coordinated, and executed marketing campaigns, and communication assets (digital and print) for businesses purchasing InfoUSA data products. Advised on coordinated dynamic branding strategies to pitch and sell the goods and services of prospective InfoUSA clients. Worked to generate leads for the street sales team to development new business opportunities. Consulted clients in the use of new media marketing campaigns on social media platforms.


U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Contractor & Industrial Labor Relations Specialist (Intern)

  • 2005 - 2006