Carissa Bass (Izquierdo)

Public Relations Manager at Startr Co.
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(386) 825-5501

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Credentials

  • Zumba Instructor
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Experience

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Manager
      • Mar 2022 - Present

    • Account Supervisor
      • Feb 2020 - Mar 2022

    • Senior Account Executive
      • Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

    • Account Executive
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Zumba Instructor
      • Jul 2015 - Mar 2023

      • Teach 1 hour Zumba class • Prepare music, choreography, and room; promotion of classes and studio • Teach 1 hour Zumba class • Prepare music, choreography, and room; promotion of classes and studio

    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Associate
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

      • Serves as a representative to members of the press and celebrity makeup artists, generating press coverage through proactive strategic outreach, actively pitching various story angles and executing creative client mailings • Writes, develops, and reviews client press materials, press kits, pitch letters, social media content, beauty award submissions, PR strategies /plans and assists with event planning and execution • Monitors all media coverage for clients on a regular basis and provides clients with a comprehensive monthly press report along with press placement document • Oversees West Coast interns, ensuring deadlines are met with a high quality of work • Coordinates client interviews and conference calls, fulfills in-house PR requests, provides agendas and recaps • Acts as member of the Cosmetic Executive Women West Coast team helping with execution of all West Coast events including: official press release, press coordination and interviews and event support • Provides support to office manager for expenses, team travel and other needs while also overseeing all office needs

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Zumba Instructor
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

      • Taught 1 hour Zumba class • Prepared music, choreography, and room; controlled sound system; promotion of classes and studio • Taught 1 hour Zumba class • Prepared music, choreography, and room; controlled sound system; promotion of classes and studio

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • Zumba Instructor
      • Jun 2013 - May 2014

      • Taught 1 hour Zumba class 5-6 times a week • Prepared music, choreography, and room; controlled sound system; promotion of classes and studio • Taught 1 hour Zumba class 5-6 times a week • Prepared music, choreography, and room; controlled sound system; promotion of classes and studio

    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Intern
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

      • Worked closely with various clients in creating social media platforms, planning events, receiving media attention, and market research • Proofread various projects before approval: contracts, press releases, blog posts, product labels • Coordinated and planned client event for 2014 Country Music Awards and Festival • Worked closely with various clients in creating social media platforms, planning events, receiving media attention, and market research • Proofread various projects before approval: contracts, press releases, blog posts, product labels • Coordinated and planned client event for 2014 Country Music Awards and Festival

    • Public Relations Intern
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      • Work closely with star, RoShon Fegan in launching his career as well as his new music, dance, and recording studio called Grand Vault Studios (GVS) • Manage all of RoShon and GVS’s social media and contacts, and networking, coordinate events, write press releases, electronic press kits, and create flyers • Assist at events such as Grammy Gifting Suits, studio openings, and television interviews as well as attending various meetings as RoShon’s publicist • Work closely with star, RoShon Fegan in launching his career as well as his new music, dance, and recording studio called Grand Vault Studios (GVS) • Manage all of RoShon and GVS’s social media and contacts, and networking, coordinate events, write press releases, electronic press kits, and create flyers • Assist at events such as Grammy Gifting Suits, studio openings, and television interviews as well as attending various meetings as RoShon’s publicist

    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Intern
      • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

      • Sent blog pitches to various media outlets and constructed blog presses of our clients in media • Coordinated, organized, and tracked celebrity gifting, stylist pulls • Sent blog pitches to various media outlets and constructed blog presses of our clients in media • Coordinated, organized, and tracked celebrity gifting, stylist pulls

    • Marketing Intern
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      • Researched, wrote, and designed “Drai’s Nightlife News” • Networked with hosts, Djs, & more, updated social media, managed and promoted calendar • Coordinated special events (annual pool party), researched competitors’ calendar and events • Tracked VIP data in ZoHo program • Worked closely with Marketing Project Manager and Director of VIP Services to expand and improve the success of Drai’s • Researched, wrote, and designed “Drai’s Nightlife News” • Networked with hosts, Djs, & more, updated social media, managed and promoted calendar • Coordinated special events (annual pool party), researched competitors’ calendar and events • Tracked VIP data in ZoHo program • Worked closely with Marketing Project Manager and Director of VIP Services to expand and improve the success of Drai’s

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University
    Bachelor's degree, Communication, General
    2009 - 2013
  • Loyola Marymount University
    Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies
    2009 - 2013

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