Experience

Community Action Partnership

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communications and Content Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Sonoma Media Investments, LLC

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

• Freelance Photojournalist

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Genesis B. Photography

• San Francisco Bay Area

• Photography by Genesis, Owner

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  -Experienced photo editing in Adobe CC (Adobe Raw, Photoshop, Lightroom) -Knowledge of studio lighting and managing outdoor lighting -Experience with DSLR and Film cameras -Skills in product photography, portraits, food photography, and fine art -Experienced photo editing in Adobe CC (Adobe Raw, Photoshop, Lightroom) -Knowledge of studio lighting and managing outdoor lighting -Experience with DSLR and Film cameras -Skills in product photography, portraits, food photography, and fine art



La Luz Center

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

• Marketing Communications Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

  Research and manage data collection for press releases and annual reports, providing in depth and actionable insights into company and campaign performance.Design branded template library and created custom promotional material based on organization goals and missions utilizing photography and video along with surveys and interviews curated by myself.Leader for all marketing and branding activities, including hiring contractors and delegating project work as needed across the team. Curated design and marketing for the yearly Fund a Need campaign to rally donor support as leader of the Development and Philanthropy Committee Show less

• Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  Developed interviews and communication strategies to create a safe space for under-represented communities to provide feedback while collaborating with local nonprofit partners to host workshops that support broader community needs.Coordinated and managed most successful event in organization history, including vendor and staff management, layout design for optimal community engagement, and entertainment resulting in twice the expected public attendanceEnsure success of wellness programs through managing event space, schedules, and supplies while assisting instructors and reporting these metrics to leadership as part of necessary data for government funding programs. Show less

• Marketing And Development Assistant

  • Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  -Cross-departmentally promote all external and internal events and programs and communicate effectively with community members. -Develop digital and print media goals, strategize plans to meet those goals, and create digital collateral for education and outreach. -Assistant to Development Director and Program Director to develop and oversee implementation of an annual communication strategy to build energy and momentum for LLC’s mission. -Development and curation compelling and consistent messaging (stories, graphics, audio, video) that connects community members to our work, communicate impact, engage the public, and drive action (volunteering, fundraising, community-building).-Design and maintain brand positioning, voice, and consistency across channels. -Use computer software to create compelling graphics that illustrate and promote LLC’s mission. -Maintain and manage the website and content creation (stories, updates, blogs) in conjunction with departmental needs. -Manage a daily, weekly, and monthly communications calendar for a variety of print and online outreach platforms as well as managing and producing content.-Track and analyze data from Social Media and LLC's programs. -Organize, produce and coordinate photos from local photographers, staff, and community members.-Strategize ways to expand educational and informative reach to an inclusive and diverse community. -Coordination of the production of fundraising materials (print and/or digital), including design, printing, and video production. -Support key aspects of LLC’s Annual Fall Fundraiser (Noche) and major donor events as needed throughout the year. Show less



Sonoma County Office of Education

• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Communications Consultant

  • Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  -Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, publications, social media posts)-Produce content by writing articles, conducting interviews, and managing newsletter publications.-Collect data and maintaining database, monitor and record SEO.-Lead photographer for SCOE media materials, including organizing photoshoots, producing, editing, and publishing.-Produce infographics using design applications and maintaining SCOE’s branding.-Assist in general administration by scheduling meetings, preparing slideshow presentations, gathering materials for conferences, and processing mail.-Translate media material into Spanish. (eg. videos, flyers, social media posts, website) Show less



Creser Capital Fund

• United States
• Financial Services

• Communications Consultant

  • Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  - Photographer for organization events. - Produce infographics using design applications and building and maintaining CRESER Capital’s branding. -Assist in preparing slideshow presentations, create clients forms, creating spreadsheets and other business assignments. - Photographer for organization events. - Produce infographics using design applications and building and maintaining CRESER Capital’s branding. -Assist in preparing slideshow presentations, create clients forms, creating spreadsheets and other business assignments.



Civity

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Social Media

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  -Developing content for social media and website. IG: @thisiscivity -Designing social media posts and other communications collateral. -Writing content, including newsletters, blogs, and social media. -Researching topics and guests for Civity podcast. -Assisting with the preparation of podcast interviews and producing of the podcast and related content. -Updating website and database as needed. -Assisting in reaching out to the community organizations and leaders. -Developing content for social media and website. IG: @thisiscivity -Designing social media posts and other communications collateral. -Writing content, including newsletters, blogs, and social media. -Researching topics and guests for Civity podcast. -Assisting with the preparation of podcast interviews and producing of the podcast and related content. -Updating website and database as needed. -Assisting in reaching out to the community organizations and leaders.



County of Marin

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communications and Marketing

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  -Compile and edit calendar listing submissions for Marin Center Magazine -Photograph for events and marketing material -Write press releases and newsletters -Copy editing -Develop a list of newspapers and magazines -Create and develop content for social media platforms -Compile and edit calendar listing submissions for Marin Center Magazine -Photograph for events and marketing material -Write press releases and newsletters -Copy editing -Develop a list of newspapers and magazines -Create and develop content for social media platforms



Primitivo PR

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Account Executive

  • Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Developed PR marketing materials for our client, Sonoma County Vintners, resulting in an organized campaign to gain attention for the client’s winery events and promotions. Developed PR marketing materials for our client, Sonoma County Vintners, resulting in an organized campaign to gain attention for the client’s winery events and promotions.



Sonoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photojournalist and Writer

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Photojournalist for the STAR Newspaper. I photograph events, restaurant reviews, sports, breaking news, spotlight portraits, and more. In addition, I am a writer for the Arts and Entertainment section of the newspaper.

• Photography Studio Supervisor

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  -Provided photo and technical support to students in the lab. -Managed distribution and inventory of rental digital photography equipment.-Maintained organization and upkeep of darkroom and on-set photo equipment.-Maintained large format printers and occasional monitor color calibration.



Becoming Independent

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Host & Concessionista

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2020

  Worked as part of the Buzz Cafe team on the Sonoma-Marin Train. Assisted occasionally on weekends hosting events at the Becoming Independent Santa Rosa facility. Throughout my time with BI, I had high level of work ethic and dependability, respected and appreciated by my managers. Worked as part of the Buzz Cafe team on the Sonoma-Marin Train. Assisted occasionally on weekends hosting events at the Becoming Independent Santa Rosa facility. Throughout my time with BI, I had high level of work ethic and dependability, respected and appreciated by my managers.



City of Santa Rosa

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Activities Specialist

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  I worked in various roles for the city of Santa Rosa. Front Desk Assistant at Bennett Valley Senior Center: Greeted participants, managed membership accounts, handled phone inquiries, assisted imputing facility rentals, closed out the cash register. Swim Instructor at Finely Aquatic Center: Taught all age groups, including 6 months to Adults. Conducted lessons and performed swimming skill evaluations on my students. Toddler Time Instructor at Finely Activity Center: Prepared activities for toddlers and parents, while maintaining a safe environment for them. Show less



Charles Schulz Museum

• Front Desk

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2017



Humane Society of Sonoma County

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

• Animal Care Associate

  • Jan 2010 - May 2014