Tessie Borden
Director of Media Relations at Tzunu Strategies- Claim this Profile
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French Elementary proficiency
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Stacy Lieberman
Tessie is extremely passionate about and dedicated to her work, always eager to learn, and prepared to take on new challenges. Her background as a journalist informs her work in many ways. She is a gifted writer and an astute interviewer; she uncovers effortlessly the "heart" of any story and can make it come to life whether in a blog post, a press release, or in a speech. She has a great facility for working with the media, from pitching story angles to facilitating complex, multi-day onsite TV shoots with curatorial staff. Her translation skills are superb. Plus, her experience with cultural politics and immigration issues are another strong asset.
Yadhira Lozano
Tessie is a diligent and intelligent worker. She is thoughtful in her contributions and has the skills to produce creative, informative, and detailed work. Her strength is writing in English and equally in Spanish. Beyond her skills, Tessie is a team player that is eager to help wherever necessary. Anyone who has the pleasure of working with her will be very pleased to have her on their team.
Stacy Lieberman
Tessie is extremely passionate about and dedicated to her work, always eager to learn, and prepared to take on new challenges. Her background as a journalist informs her work in many ways. She is a gifted writer and an astute interviewer; she uncovers effortlessly the "heart" of any story and can make it come to life whether in a blog post, a press release, or in a speech. She has a great facility for working with the media, from pitching story angles to facilitating complex, multi-day onsite TV shoots with curatorial staff. Her translation skills are superb. Plus, her experience with cultural politics and immigration issues are another strong asset.
Yadhira Lozano
Tessie is a diligent and intelligent worker. She is thoughtful in her contributions and has the skills to produce creative, informative, and detailed work. Her strength is writing in English and equally in Spanish. Beyond her skills, Tessie is a team player that is eager to help wherever necessary. Anyone who has the pleasure of working with her will be very pleased to have her on their team.
Stacy Lieberman
Tessie is extremely passionate about and dedicated to her work, always eager to learn, and prepared to take on new challenges. Her background as a journalist informs her work in many ways. She is a gifted writer and an astute interviewer; she uncovers effortlessly the "heart" of any story and can make it come to life whether in a blog post, a press release, or in a speech. She has a great facility for working with the media, from pitching story angles to facilitating complex, multi-day onsite TV shoots with curatorial staff. Her translation skills are superb. Plus, her experience with cultural politics and immigration issues are another strong asset.
Yadhira Lozano
Tessie is a diligent and intelligent worker. She is thoughtful in her contributions and has the skills to produce creative, informative, and detailed work. Her strength is writing in English and equally in Spanish. Beyond her skills, Tessie is a team player that is eager to help wherever necessary. Anyone who has the pleasure of working with her will be very pleased to have her on their team.
Stacy Lieberman
Tessie is extremely passionate about and dedicated to her work, always eager to learn, and prepared to take on new challenges. Her background as a journalist informs her work in many ways. She is a gifted writer and an astute interviewer; she uncovers effortlessly the "heart" of any story and can make it come to life whether in a blog post, a press release, or in a speech. She has a great facility for working with the media, from pitching story angles to facilitating complex, multi-day onsite TV shoots with curatorial staff. Her translation skills are superb. Plus, her experience with cultural politics and immigration issues are another strong asset.
Yadhira Lozano
Tessie is a diligent and intelligent worker. She is thoughtful in her contributions and has the skills to produce creative, informative, and detailed work. Her strength is writing in English and equally in Spanish. Beyond her skills, Tessie is a team player that is eager to help wherever necessary. Anyone who has the pleasure of working with her will be very pleased to have her on their team.
Experience
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Tzunu Strategies
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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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Director of Media Relations
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Aug 2022 - Present
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CHIRLA
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy director of communications
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
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Communications Manager
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2022
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CARECEN Los Angeles
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Communications
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
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Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Grants and Communications Manager
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
I researched and wrote grant proposals as outreach to new funding sources and maintain compliance with existing grant requirements. I also write press releases and maintain social media profiles. I researched and wrote grant proposals as outreach to new funding sources and maintain compliance with existing grant requirements. I also write press releases and maintain social media profiles.
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Autry National Center
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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Communications Coordinator
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Aug 2009 - Oct 2013
I wrote press releases, advertising and promotion copy, and institutional narratives for the Autry. I administered content pages on the Autry's website and managed social media profiles, including FB, Twitter, and Pinterest. I pitched stories to news outlets, arranged media interviews with museum experts, and provided support for reporters covering the Autry. I also helped with strategic communications and edited Trading Posts, the Autry's blog. I wrote press releases, advertising and promotion copy, and institutional narratives for the Autry. I administered content pages on the Autry's website and managed social media profiles, including FB, Twitter, and Pinterest. I pitched stories to news outlets, arranged media interviews with museum experts, and provided support for reporters covering the Autry. I also helped with strategic communications and edited Trading Posts, the Autry's blog.
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Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Translator/Interpreter
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Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
On a volunteer basis, I provided face-to-face interpretation/translation between attorneys and their Spanish-speaking clients on an appointment basis. I also did some translation work in court settings. On a volunteer basis, I provided face-to-face interpretation/translation between attorneys and their Spanish-speaking clients on an appointment basis. I also did some translation work in court settings.
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Research Support Services
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Research
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Editor
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Dec 2008 - Aug 2009
Education consulting services Education consulting services
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Atlanta Editorial Content Director
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May 2006 - Dec 2006
Edited a small group of staffers, wrote articles and took pictures for an Atlanta-based Spanish-language publication. Edited a small group of staffers, wrote articles and took pictures for an Atlanta-based Spanish-language publication.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Newspaper Publishing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Immigration Reporter
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May 2004 - Apr 2006
I covered immigration issues from a local, regional and national perspective. I covered immigration issues from a local, regional and national perspective.
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The Arizona Republic
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Mexico Bureau Chief
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Sep 2000 - Mar 2004
Covered Mexico news events of interest to our audience in Arizona, mostly from an emigration/immigration perspective. Wrote long-form features describing the ways in which people on both sides of the border were connected and sundered.
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Immigration/Enterprise Reporter
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Mar 1999 - Sep 2000
Planned and reported enterprise stories about immigration issues, traveling across Arizona and to the U.S./Mexico border.
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Associated Press
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United Kingdom
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Telecommunications
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General Assignment Reporter
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May 1999 - Feb 2000
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Sun-Sentinel
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Metropolitan Crime Reporter
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Jun 1995 - Apr 1999
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Houston Post
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United States
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Telecommunications
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Federal Courts/Immigration Reporter
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Sep 1993 - Apr 1995
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Arizona Daily Star
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Newspaper Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Federal Courts/Immigration Reporter
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Oct 1991 - Sep 1993
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Waco Tribune-Herald
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Reporter
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Aug 1990 - Oct 1991
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Beaumont Enterprise
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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May 1989 - Aug 1990
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Education
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2011 - 2015
California State University-Los Angeles
MA, Latin American Studies -
2002 - 2002
University of Southern California
Fellowship, Journalism -
1992 - 1993
University of Arizona
Latin American Studies -
1984 - 1990
University of Houston
BA, Journalism
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