Communications Manager

• Dec 2020 - Present

- Coordinate event logistics and collaborate with publishers/agents, writers, venue managers, suppliers, and photographers/videographers on approximately 10 readings/writing workshops per month with 12 – 500 attendees - Manage event setup, crisis control, and teardown and interface closely with presenters, the public, reporters, major donors, program sponsors, and community partners - Oversee production of digital and print marketing materials for the website, eblasts, social media, paid advertising, programs, posters, bookmarks, and brochures

Gallery Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

Curatorial Intern

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

- Establish an inventory system for Rice University’s public art archive and catalog 1000+ documents - Contact 30+ museums, galleries, artists, and donors to obtain additional information about objects in the collection - Establish an inventory system for Rice University’s public art archive and catalog 1000+ documents - Contact 30+ museums, galleries, artists, and donors to obtain additional information about objects in the collection

Media Coordinator

• May 2020 - Dec 2020

- Ensured author’s success by identifying publicity opportunities, writing press releases, and scheduling monthly appearances on relevant podcasts, radio shows, panel discussions, and conferences - Grew author’s online presence by sharing quotes, articles, events, and videos 3 times weekly on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn - Edited 150-page book manuscript on anti-racism and reparations for substance and style - Ensured author’s success by identifying publicity opportunities, writing press releases, and scheduling monthly appearances on relevant podcasts, radio shows, panel discussions, and conferences - Grew author’s online presence by sharing quotes, articles, events, and videos 3 times weekly on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn - Edited 150-page book manuscript on anti-racism and reparations for substance and style

Curatorial Intern

• Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

- Wrote 300-word synopses and annotations for primary documents in the Latin American Art archive connected to the Beatriz González: A Retrospective exhibition - Launched and maintained the archive’s social media platform by featuring primary documents 3 times weekly on Instagram and Twitter - Wrote 300-word synopses and annotations for primary documents in the Latin American Art archive connected to the Beatriz González: A Retrospective exhibition - Launched and maintained the archive’s social media platform by featuring primary documents 3 times weekly on Instagram and Twitter

Curatorial Intern

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

- Generated 10-page research reports about contemporary American artists under consideration for project commissions - Procured $5,000 worth of supplies for monthly community engagement events such as art exhibitions, dance performances, and artist lectures serving 100-200 people - Generated 10-page research reports about contemporary American artists under consideration for project commissions - Procured $5,000 worth of supplies for monthly community engagement events such as art exhibitions, dance performances, and artist lectures serving 100-200 people

Grant Evaluator

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

- Conducted 5 interviews with executive directors at local non-profits, prepared a 40-page executive summary of program outcomes, and presented analysis of findings to 20 peers - Conducted 5 interviews with executive directors at local non-profits, prepared a 40-page executive summary of program outcomes, and presented analysis of findings to 20 peers

Co Editor-in-Chief

• May 2018 - May 2019

- Reviewed 400 writing submissions, selected 75 works for publication, and copyedited pieces to meet MLA style guidelines- Managed workflow of 5 section editors and 20 staff members by scheduling progress meetings 3 times weekly - Expanded magazine’s reach to the greater Houston area by planning monthly community outreach events such as open mic nights, poetry readings, and flash fiction contests

Art Director

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

- Designed layout based on conceptual theme for 200-page literary magazine published on a yearly basis- Built magazine’s brand identity by establishing 5-page style guide to be implemented in future publications

Marketing & Communications Intern

• May 2018 - Jul 2018

- Created a new line of print and digital marketing materials that adhered to company’s branding guidelines - Refreshed job fair display by updating design of the pop-up banner and ordering new give-away merchandise - Created a new line of print and digital marketing materials that adhered to company’s branding guidelines - Refreshed job fair display by updating design of the pop-up banner and ordering new give-away merchandise

Guest Services Intern

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

- Strengthened Spanish language skills by greeting guests, answering phones, and selling tickets at weekly community engagement events such as film festivals, dance performances, and children’s plays serving 50-100 people - Led 20-minute interactive tours of the fine arts gallery to groups of 10-20 people - Strengthened Spanish language skills by greeting guests, answering phones, and selling tickets at weekly community engagement events such as film festivals, dance performances, and children’s plays serving 50-100 people - Led 20-minute interactive tours of the fine arts gallery to groups of 10-20 people

Media Lead

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

- Developed design for 100-page Orientation Week book sent to 100 new students and their families - Filmed and edited 10 hours of footage into 12 videos to advertise Orientation Week programming - Developed design for 100-page Orientation Week book sent to 100 new students and their families - Filmed and edited 10 hours of footage into 12 videos to advertise Orientation Week programming

Arts & Entertainment Layout Editor

• Jan 2017 - May 2018

- Produced a weekly 4-page spread that integrated text and visuals according to newspaper’s style guide - Collaborated with writers, editors, photographers, and designers to produce a polished product in a deadline-oriented environment - Produced a weekly 4-page spread that integrated text and visuals according to newspaper’s style guide - Collaborated with writers, editors, photographers, and designers to produce a polished product in a deadline-oriented environment

Provenance Researcher

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

- Investigated the ownership history of a classical sculpture by synthesizing information from auction records, exhibition catalogues, letters of correspondence, and shipping receipts - Contributed 25-page paper to museum’s curatorial files and presented research findings to 15 local museum professionals - Investigated the ownership history of a classical sculpture by synthesizing information from auction records, exhibition catalogues, letters of correspondence, and shipping receipts - Contributed 25-page paper to museum’s curatorial files and presented research findings to 15 local museum professionals

Translator

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

- Generated 250-page manuscript of unpublished Chicanx short stories by translating original text from Spanish to English - Edited text for content, style, and grammar working with a team of 15 bilingual peers - Generated 250-page manuscript of unpublished Chicanx short stories by translating original text from Spanish to English - Edited text for content, style, and grammar working with a team of 15 bilingual peers

Editor-in-Chief

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

- Reviewed 200 writing and art submissions, selected 50 pieces for publication, and categorized each work into 4 themes - Reviewed 200 writing and art submissions, selected 50 pieces for publication, and categorized each work into 4 themes

Gallery Assistant

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

- Interacted with customers and artists on a daily basis during business hours - Prepared exhibition catalogues for 6 gallery openings - Spearheaded the process of creating a gallery inventory consisting of 1000+ pieces - Interacted with customers and artists on a daily basis during business hours - Prepared exhibition catalogues for 6 gallery openings - Spearheaded the process of creating a gallery inventory consisting of 1000+ pieces

Fundraising Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

- Established a comprehensive list of 500 potential donors to solicit for funding - Established a comprehensive list of 500 potential donors to solicit for funding