Highlight of skills and experience: • Excellent qualifications in the field of communications with strong writing, editing and research skills • A team player known for initiative and reliability • Detail oriented, flexible and well organized • Quick learner with the ability to multi task • Proficient in computer software programs such as the Microsoft Suite, Mac OSX Photoshop, and basic knowledge in HTML
Work Experience: Content & Production Associate, Sephora.com, San Francisco, CA September 2007 – Present • Produced and preformed data entry of content for web site • Executed projects with a close attention to details and deadlines • Worked with project managers to develop a comprehensive project schedule including data pushes • Maintained master calendar of products and skus • In depth knowledge of Basecamp
Freelance, Blu Creative, Salinas, CA, May 2005- Present • Developed and edited original content for client web sites • Created messaging sets and talking points for a range of different client assignments
Account Executive, Indigo Public Affairs, London, U.K. January 2004- March 2005 • Developed and coordinated corporate events including trade shows, seminars and meetings • Responsible for weekly progress updates and follow up reports on all events • Created copy for fliers and marketing materials, as well wrote press releases • Conducted campaign research and canvassed for client
Tickle, Inc., Production Manager, San Francisco, CA September 2002- July 2003 • Responsible for the work product and adherence of deadlines of a team of eight people • Implemented innovative work methods to improve team productivity while maintaining strong sense of team spirit and motivation • Created and monitored creation of all new schedules • Demonstrated consistent improvement in volume and quality of team output
Bluedot Software, Public Relations Manager, San Francisco, CA January 2001- November 2001 • Managed day to day public relations activities, maintaining relationships with the media and key industry analysts • Budgeted programs and project ideas including costs, timing and resources • Assisted Marketing team with corporate marketing strategy, developed and carried out the overall marketing communications plan • Aided in the development and production of marketing materials, which included company’s product releases, product documentation, white papers, and data sheets • Member of Web site development team responsible for decision making of design, creation and editing of original content • Coordinated quarterly Advisory Committee meetings and executed all logistics of company functions, travel and itineraries. • Created and managed distribution of quarterly newsletters and informational webinars
Associate Account Executive, Horn Group, San Francisco, CA May 2000- December 2000 • Responsible for media outreach on behalf of clients, developing press releases and pitching stories to journalists • Managed day to day contact with clients • Assisted in the development of strategic communication plans on behalf of clients, programming activities, developing budgets • Developed speaking and tradeshow programs
Account Coordinator, Interactive Public Relations, San Francisco, CA August 1999 - April 2000 • Conducted ongoing analyst and media relations planning and execution of analyst and media tours • Built continuous and growing media lists • Familiarized self with all aspects of media production: deadlines, frequency, circulation, and editors/reporters beats • Maintained team workflows, responsible for tracking deadlines and organization of team meetings
Education • 1996 – 1999 California State University, Chico – Major Journalism, Minor Sociology • 1992 – 1994 Hartnell Community College, Salinas, CA – General Education
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