Carissa Bass (Izquierdo)
Public Relations Manager at Startr Co.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Zumba Instructor
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Experience
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Startr Co.
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Account Supervisor
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Feb 2020 - Mar 2022
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Senior Account Executive
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Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
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Account Executive
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2019
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YMCA
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700 & Above Employee
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Zumba Instructor
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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
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Tina Thomson Communications
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Associate
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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
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Los Angeles Athletic Club
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Zumba Instructor
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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
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Fantastic Fitness Studio
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Zumba Instructor
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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
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TMG International
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Intern
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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
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Public Relations Intern
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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
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Berri Goldfarb Public Relations
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Intern
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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
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Marketing Intern
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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
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Education
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Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General -
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies