Advertising Executive

• Jan 2023 - Present

Account Manager

• Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

Contributor

• Sep 2014 - Feb 2022

* Contributing Writer for The City Magazine, El Paso's official lifestyle magazine available at Walgreens newsstands in El Paso and Las Cruces* Writing assignments include featured cover stories, monthly profiles on everything from 'Women and Men In Business' to 'Top Doctors.' as well as everything in between* Related tasks include editing, proofing, layout and more

Advertising Executive

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

* Advertising Sales and Marketing for El Paso's official lifestyle magazine and sister publications * Brand awareness for the magazine on all levels including print, tv, radio, billboard and social media * Offering businesses advertising and marketing opportunities for the goal of promoting their products and services to create growth and sustainability in market share * Developing marketing campaigns for advertisers that are effective in broadening reach and increasing brand awareness* Ad design and copwrite through the use of images, logos, headlines, taglines and other graphic elements, and working closely with graphic designers in developing an ad/marketing campaign* Managing and leveraging tremendous growth for what is El Paso's only official lifestyle magazine available for sale at Walgreens newsstands in El Paso and Las Cruces Show less

Business Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

* Independently managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and collections modules for all advertising accounts* Streamlined the magazine/ad billing process by reducing inefficiencies in turn-around, cost reporting and in the overall collection of accounts receivables * Improved the process of properly accounting for all trade accounts for more accurate value/cost reporting* Successfully revamped the magazine subscription ordering process by implementing an accurate subscription maintenance and renewal tracking system, and eliminated costly historical shipping costs/errors related to an outdated system* Talent management through the interviewing, hriing and supervision of new writing and graphic interns as needed* Utilized Quick Books online software for general bookkeeping duties Show less

Radio/Live Events/Digital Media Advertsing Executive

• Jun 2018 - May 2020

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

• 2010 - 2012

• Specialized in city-wide residential real estate, and represented landlords/sellers and rentals/sales clients in a unique and thriving market of new condo development and luxury apartment rentals and sales in Manhattan and Brooklyn • Developed valuable and lasting relationships with key landlords and property management companies, while effectively serving the needs of clients thoroughly, ethically, and professionally • Successfully nurtured client relationships to build up on-going referral and repeat business • Efficient acquisition of sales listings with exclusive right-to sell agreements, as well as exclusive representation on various rental listings • Successfully passed the New York State Broker Licensing Exam, May 2011 Show less

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

• 2009 - 2010

• Operated as a newly licensed, independent agent for the largest residential brokerage in Manhattan • Specialized as a rental agent in this fast-paced, high-pressure apartment rental market • Successfully nominated ‘Top New Agent’ in January 2010 for total gross commissions for a single agent • Pre-qualified clients’ financials for available apartment rentals per strict NYC landlord guidelines • Served as a liaison in the challenging rental application process between the company’s acting broker and all relevant landlords/management companies • Successfully passed the New York State Salesperson Licensing exam, March 2009 Show less

Financial Analyst

• 2008 - 2009

• Utilized QuickBooks to manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes • Increased revenues by 10% by implementing fail-proof controls in the billing process • Effectively improved the cash flows by the negotiation of longer payment terms from vendors • Realized a 20% reduction in travel expenses by improving the employee travel reimbursement process • Prepared PFC’s (Process Flow Commentaries) for all billing processes per SOX requirements • Worked closely with the CFO, Controller, and Manager of Financial Operations Show less

Staff Accountant

• 2006 - 2008

• Utilized general ledger software for preparation of year-to-date accruals for all lease and maintenance accounts • Prepared analytical reviews and financial analyses of operating results for review by senior management • Created and maintained monthly lease and maintenance accrual spreadsheets for month and year-end close • Completed monthly customer supplies reconciliations for charge-back accounts and invoicing in the billing department • Researched and resolved discrepancies involving billing and invoicing for all lease, supplies, and maintenance accounts • Analyzed income statement variances and prepared journal entries to correct discrepancies Show less

Lead Ballet Soloist

• 2000 - 2002

Professional ballet dancer for Ballade, Inc. in NYC as Lead Soloist from 2000–2002 while touring the NYC and NJ areas. Professional ballet dancer for Ballade, Inc. in NYC as Lead Soloist from 2000–2002 while touring the NYC and NJ areas.