Experience

Macphun Software

• Public Relations Manager (Americas, Asia, Australia)

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Public Relations: * Work with senior management to develop a quarterly and annual USA (and territories) PR strategy * Execute strategy on a daily, weekly, monthly basis, by pitching stories to both existing Macphun media contacts and those organically cultivated * Create story pitches by brainstorming with senior management and/or prove tactics such as product launches, lifestyle/trend stories, significant promotions and user success stories * Develop measurement of coverage, developing reports and identifying top and middle tiers for further nurturing * Stay up to date of industry trends for connections to our business * Coordinate with other teams, including the Education and Marketing teams, to ensure maximum coverage of any activities on which they are working * Conduct market research and surveys for determining brand perceptions, understanding customer needs, evaluating market penetration and analyzing competitors to further hone our public relations strategy. * Support Sales and Marketing teams as appropriate * Participate at trade shows and industry events when necessary Community Management: * Develop editorial calendar and post daily to Macphun's social networks across the spectrum of company news, inspirational stories, promotions, partner sharing, etc. * Review and respond to every inquiry, comment, forum post, etc. regarding Macphun across the web, enlisting customer support, product or management to assist where necessary * Develop goals and KPI measurement that can be reported on to show increasing engagement in social communities * Assist in developing deeper content for sharing on social networks * Develop cross-promotions specific to social networks Show less



Justin Bridle Photography

• Owner, Photographer

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  • Provide various photographic services to the Commercial, Advertising, Marketing and Architectural sectors based on collaborative input • Digital Asset Management delivery, transfer and file handling • Plan, coordinate, budget and execute scenes according to client’s vision • Expert in post processing and retouching techniques to include but not limited to: o Color Grading/Correction o Compositing o Frequency Separation • Collaborate closely with many parties at once to meet tight deadlines Show less



San Diego Pride

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

• Photography Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  As one of three Photography Coordinators I helped to manage, coordinate, schedule, plan and provide coverage to one of the Nation's largest Pride Festivals. With over 400,000 attendees, a mile and a half parade route, approximately one square mile festival space, containing six stages, dozens of bands, hundreds of business participants, tens of thousands of attendees; I managed 20 photographers over three days who provided coverage for media, website, marketing and historical preservation use. As one of three Photography Coordinators I helped to manage, coordinate, schedule, plan and provide coverage to one of the Nation's largest Pride Festivals. With over 400,000 attendees, a mile and a half parade route, approximately one square mile festival space, containing six stages, dozens of bands, hundreds of business participants, tens of thousands of attendees; I managed 20 photographers over three days who provided coverage for media, website, marketing and historical preservation use.



Nik Software, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Clerk

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Accounts Payable- Establish new vendor accounts. Allocate, enter and post job cost and overhead invoices. Reconcile company credit cards and issue checks • Accounts Receivable-Review and enter owner change orders. Create and analyze monthly owner billings. Provide billing backup if client requires it • Record cash receipts and bank deposits • Collections • Month end closing • Monthly and quarterly reconciliation • Maintain General Ledger • Research and prepare financial reports • Maintain office supply of Petty Cash • Review and reconcile expense reports for entire company Show less



Google/Nik Software

• Accounting Clerk

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Accounts Payable- Establish new vendor accounts. Allocate, enter and post job cost and overhead invoices. Reconcile company credit cards and issue checks • Accounts Receivable-Review and enter owner change orders. Create and analyze monthly owner billings. Provide billing backup if client requires it • Record cash receipts and bank deposits • Collections • Month end closing • Monthly and quarterly reconciliation • Maintain General Ledger • Research and prepare financial reports • Maintain office supply of Petty Cash • Review and reconcile expense reports for entire company Show less



U.S. Bank

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personal Banker

  • Dec 2009 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for assisting branch operational activities and financial services; including processing all new account transactions; assisting customers in their selection of various accounts and financial services; cross-selling the Bank's products and services; opening, maintaining and closing of all account types; performing branch clerical duties; promoting business for the Bank by maintaining good customer relations and referring customers to appropriate staff for new services I was also fully knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of teller, vault, safe deposit, processing and boarding DDA lines of credit, discussing and accepting credit applications, as well as, provided leadership, training and support to less experienced New Account Representatives and other branch staff members. Show less



San Diego & Imperial Valley District Export Council

• District Export Council Scholar

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Credited with helping a U.S. company achieve $300,000 worth of exports to Northeastern Europe • Run a non-profit organization of 34 members appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce • Manage $30,000 budget • Plan semi-annual, two day Export Regulation Seminars garnering on average, 150 people in attendance • Credited with helping a U.S. company achieve $300,000 worth of exports to Northeastern Europe • Run a non-profit organization of 34 members appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce • Manage $30,000 budget • Plan semi-annual, two day Export Regulation Seminars garnering on average, 150 people in attendance



International Trade Administration

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lead Intern; Renewable Energy Sector

  • Jun 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Lead planner for Indian Trade Mission (San Diego section only) • Supported Indian Trade Delegation at Power-Gen Renewable Energy & Fuels 2008 • Conduct market research and analysis • Compile research reports • Lead planner for Indian Trade Mission (San Diego section only) • Supported Indian Trade Delegation at Power-Gen Renewable Energy & Fuels 2008 • Conduct market research and analysis • Compile research reports