Experience

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

• Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

• Communications & Alumni Engagement

  • Dec 2022 - Present



GROW Local South Texas

• Corpus Christi, Texas Area

• Operational Accounts & Educational Programs Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2020

  As GROW Local South Texas' Programs Manager I manage the daily operations of a young grassroots nonprofit in South Texas. My occupation is to work closely with small businesses of all types and to advocate on their behalf. I am also a professional educator, using my skills in communications to inform individuals and small businesses on the local food system. On a daily basis, I act as a small business consultant, educator, public relations representative and writer. As GROW Local South Texas' Programs Manager I manage the daily operations of a young grassroots nonprofit in South Texas. My occupation is to work closely with small businesses of all types and to advocate on their behalf. I am also a professional educator, using my skills in communications to inform individuals and small businesses on the local food system. On a daily basis, I act as a small business consultant, educator, public relations representative and writer.



Bleu Frog Mercantile

• Visual Merchandiser & Assistant Buyer

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

  Visual Merchandising Customer ExperienceAssistant Buyer Merchandise ManagementBrand Management Training

• Social Media Communications & Brand Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Creating DAILY content & adsAnalyzing application analytics & performance resultsDeveloping campaignsManaging social media Brand Image & PresenceEditing copy & digital photography Curating content & Followership Taking photographsStaging photo shoots & vignettesFormulating engaging copy (text in postings)



Fiesta De La Flor via Viva CC (Corpus Christi Visitors Beaureu)

• Corpus Christi, Texas

• Social Media Content Creator & Curator (Radian6)

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Using Radian6 Social Studio Application - Created & Curated quality content for this public community festival. Goals: 1. Maximize engagement & FOMO 2. Encourage public interaction 3. Create positive user experience Trained with Radian6 for a period of a week. Fiesta De La Flor is an annual weekend event. Using Radian6 Social Studio Application - Created & Curated quality content for this public community festival. Goals: 1. Maximize engagement & FOMO 2. Encourage public interaction 3. Create positive user experience Trained with Radian6 for a period of a week. Fiesta De La Flor is an annual weekend event.



Facebook

• Corpus Christi, Texas Area

• Social Media Management Training for Small Businesses

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Training on: Best Practices for Small Businesses Interpreting Facebook analytics Facebook applications & purposes (how to) Campaign & ad creation on Facebook Consumer Engagement & Community Involvement Training on: Best Practices for Small Businesses Interpreting Facebook analytics Facebook applications & purposes (how to) Campaign & ad creation on Facebook Consumer Engagement & Community Involvement



Freelance

• Coastel Bend Area, TX

• Interior Decorator

  • 2007 - Jun 2015



Stein Mart

• Corpus Christi, Texas Area

• Boutique Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  Executing all merchandising responsibilites within the Boutique, from putting out new arrivals, styling, to directing the visual staff in mannequine styling. Managing Boutique staff by deligating duties and scheduling. Encouraging and driving sales goals through merchandising and Boutique management. Providing excellent customer service through styling consultations and casheiring. Executing all merchandising responsibilites within the Boutique, from putting out new arrivals, styling, to directing the visual staff in mannequine styling. Managing Boutique staff by deligating duties and scheduling. Encouraging and driving sales goals through merchandising and Boutique management. Providing excellent customer service through styling consultations and casheiring.



Texas A&M University-Kingsville

• Orientation Leader Executive

  • May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Planning and coordinating orientation activities. Introducing prospective students and their parents to college and campus life. Providing insightful information about campus life and personal college experiences. Leading incoming students through fun and educational Hoggie Days orientation activities to encourage bonding. Planning and coordinating orientation activities. Introducing prospective students and their parents to college and campus life. Providing insightful information about campus life and personal college experiences. Leading incoming students through fun and educational Hoggie Days orientation activities to encourage bonding.



jcpenney

• Corpus Christi, Texas Area

• Visual Merchandising Specialist

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Gained valuable Visual Merchandising field experience in a fast paced, high volume retail establishment through: Creating/Building wall, aisle face-out, and in-aisle displays. Dressing and styling multiple mannequins according to brand and shop standards. Maintaining visual merchandising standards throughout the store. Completing visual set for women's apparel and accessories using wireless digital tools. Gained valuable Visual Merchandising field experience in a fast paced, high volume retail establishment through: Creating/Building wall, aisle face-out, and in-aisle displays. Dressing and styling multiple mannequins according to brand and shop standards. Maintaining visual merchandising standards throughout the store. Completing visual set for women's apparel and accessories using wireless digital tools.



Sherwin-Williams Paints

• Interior Design Consultant/Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Consulted with DIY (do-it-yourself) customers on paint and decorating decisions. Advised customers on product selection and specifications. Attended to commercial customers high volume orders. Handled an average of $1500 in sales daily. Consulted with DIY (do-it-yourself) customers on paint and decorating decisions. Advised customers on product selection and specifications. Attended to commercial customers high volume orders. Handled an average of $1500 in sales daily.