Experience

UNLV College of Fine Arts

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Faculty - Communications and Social Media Specialist for the College of Fine Arts

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  -Planning, promoting, executing, and evaluating university communication activities with focus on these schools and departments: Department of Art, Department of Dance, Department of Film, School of Architecture, Nevada Conservatory Theatre, School of Music, Department of Theatre, the UNLV Performing Arts Center and all on-campus gallery spaces. -Work with dean of the college, program directors, chairs, students, and others on publication materials.-Video editing and production for university-wide and college communications utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom) for post-production and edits. -Work with Communications Director to manage designated communications channels, including monthly the CFA newsletter, updates to college websites, flyers, and publicity of events, productions and programs.-Work with Manager of Advancement Projects and Development team to create social media campaigns for the annual HALL OF FAME gala and the multi-disciplinary UNLV ART WALK. Also in charge of capturing and creating content marketing and video content of each event for social media and archival purposes. -Coordinating messaging across social media channels (Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).



derooted creative technology

• Director of US Operations (Hospitality and Conventions)

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Experiential is what sets us apart. We create powerful brand experiences, literally immersing your audience in dynamic, interactive content and immersive experience. If you can imagine it, we can build it. We incorporate a broad range of hardware, electronics and technology to create custom digital environments, of virtually any shape or scale, that not only set our clients apart, but also fundamentally transform how brands engage with and impact their audiences. Dare to imagine!We deliver results.



American Marketing Association Las Vegas Chapter

• United States
• Advertising Services

• 2014-2021 Board of Directors (18-19 Chapter President)

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  AMA Las Vegas' board plays a vital role in the success of the chapter and reflects the diverse interests of our business community. We are a passionate group focused on improving performance and bringing more ROI to our members. AMA Las Vegas' board plays a vital role in the success of the chapter and reflects the diverse interests of our business community. We are a passionate group focused on improving performance and bringing more ROI to our members.



Geykido Comet Records

• Owner at Geykido Comet Records

  • Jan 1999 - Present

  • Responsible for overseeing and implementing the production, promotion, advertising and sales of albums for various bands and releases • Duties also include supervising tasks of staff members, compiling and researching company-related information, and maintaining and updating official website • Responsible for overseeing and implementing the production, promotion, advertising and sales of albums for various bands and releases • Duties also include supervising tasks of staff members, compiling and researching company-related information, and maintaining and updating official website



Verbicide Magazine

• Online Audio and Video Media

• Photo Journalist

  • May 2010 - Jun 2019

  Creation of reviews, articles, photo galleries and videos for magazine readership. Creation of reviews, articles, photo galleries and videos for magazine readership.



Higher Ground Creative Agency

• Executive Director of Marketing

  • Jul 2015 - May 2017

  Brand development, team growth, and new accounts. Brand development, team growth, and new accounts.



Mobile Presence podcast

• Podcast Co-Host

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2017

  Co-host of Mobile Presence podcast Co-host of Mobile Presence podcast



SkyWire, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Vice President of Marketing

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Responsiblities include: -Designing and implementing the annual marketing plan by translating the business goals and strategies into brand portfolio objectives and marketing strategies. -Planning and administering the marketing operations budget.-Negotiating with contractors to secure agreements that are beneficial to the company when developing promotional materials, and delivering these materials using a range of mediums (television, radio, print, and online). -As a member of the business development team collaborating with key managers on strategic planning by way of developing client presentations, contests, promotions, and other offers as well as developing and implementing client contact and prospecting systems.



JS Products, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Video Production

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

  Overseeing all aspects of production for videos designed to sell and market Steelman, Steelman Pro, Mac Tools, Snap-on, and Kobalt Tools brands specialty equipment and tools. Overseeing all aspects of production for videos designed to sell and market Steelman, Steelman Pro, Mac Tools, Snap-on, and Kobalt Tools brands specialty equipment and tools.



Assurance Advertising

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Aug 2008 - 2014

  • Write copy for all websites and ad campaigns.• Design of all print jobs (business cards, flyers, brochures, print ads) and web banners.• Meet with clients and come up with Marketing Plan for their business. • Write copy for all websites and ad campaigns.• Design of all print jobs (business cards, flyers, brochures, print ads) and web banners.• Meet with clients and come up with Marketing Plan for their business.



A Global Rhythm Dance Studio

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Office Manager, Marketing Director

  • Aug 2004 - Jan 2008

  Responsible for overseeing the promotion, advertising, training and sales of dance lessons and packages In charge of hiring and managing front desk and receptionist personnelDuties also include bookkeeping, supervising tasks and sales goals for instructors, compiling and researching company-related information, and heading office supply and office equipment inventoryMaintaining and updating official website Responsible for overseeing the promotion, advertising, training and sales of dance lessons and packages In charge of hiring and managing front desk and receptionist personnelDuties also include bookkeeping, supervising tasks and sales goals for instructors, compiling and researching company-related information, and heading office supply and office equipment inventoryMaintaining and updating official website