EDUCATION
Aug. 2006 – May 2010 San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
· B.A. in Journalism, emphasis in Public Relations,
· Minor in Sociology
SUMMARY
· Quick learner who effectively retains and integrates new information, enabling strong performance in diverse situations
· Team player able to adapt to various environments.
· Highly energetic, able to take direction and independently work toward completion of assigned tasks
EXPERIENCE
Aug. 2010 – Present
The Walt Disney Company – San Diego, CA
Team Lead
· Responsible for the training of new hire cast members
· Collaborate with the leadership team to achieve a high-energy work environment
· Foster teamwork and collaboration among the whole team
June 2010 – Dec. 2010
Nuffer, Smith, Tucker – San Diego, CA
Intern
· Pitched media on local events and stories
· Used MyMediaInfo to generate and manage media lists
· Wrote social media content for Twitter and Facebook
· Participated in roundtable discussions on current industry trends
Jan. 2010 – April 2010
Alternative Strategies – San Diego, CA
Intern
· Supported Media Relations managers with all copywriting, in-depth research and client publicity
· Assisted in creating and assembling client press kits
· Wrote e-newsletters and blog content on current market and industry trends
Aug. 2007 – April 2010
San Diego State University – San Diego, CA
University Towers Residence Hall – Resident Advisor/Desk Assistant
· Built community through interaction and educational and social programming
· Acted as a resource for students’ concerns and needs regarding collegiate experience, the hall, and the university
· Mediated conflicts and helped solve student problems such as homesickness, college-level academics and involvement
Jun. 2008 – Aug. 2008
The Oakland Athletics – Oakland, CA
Stadium Operations – Guest Relations
· Ensured enjoyable experiences for guests at the ballpark
· Greeted fans entering the stadium and scanned their admission tickets
Sept. 2005 – Aug. 2008
Jamba Juice – San Ramon/Pleasanton, CA
Team Lead
· Supervised 3-6 team members while functioning as manager on duty
· Effectively planned shift deployments, delegated work tasks, followed up on daily performance issues while providing coaching to team members
LEADERSHIP
Public Relations Society of America – New Professional Committee Member
Public Relations Student Society of America – Treasurer
Professional Studies and Fine Arts College Council – Associated Students Representative
Professional Studies and Fine Arts College Council – VP of Finance
School of Journalism & Media Studies – Peer advisor
Residential Education Office – Various leadership and diversity training
NCAA Women’s Second Round Tournament – Media Relations Assistant
National Residence Hall Honorary – Lifetime Member
Aug. 2006 – May 2010 San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
· B.A. in Journalism, emphasis in Public Relations,
· Minor in Sociology
SUMMARY
· Quick learner who effectively retains and integrates new information, enabling strong performance in diverse situations
· Team player able to adapt to various environments.
· Highly energetic, able to take direction and independently work toward completion of assigned tasks
EXPERIENCE
Aug. 2010 – Present
The Walt Disney Company – San Diego, CA
Team Lead
· Responsible for the training of new hire cast members
· Collaborate with the leadership team to achieve a high-energy work environment
· Foster teamwork and collaboration among the whole team
June 2010 – Dec. 2010
Nuffer, Smith, Tucker – San Diego, CA
Intern
· Pitched media on local events and stories
· Used MyMediaInfo to generate and manage media lists
· Wrote social media content for Twitter and Facebook
· Participated in roundtable discussions on current industry trends
Jan. 2010 – April 2010
Alternative Strategies – San Diego, CA
Intern
· Supported Media Relations managers with all copywriting, in-depth research and client publicity
· Assisted in creating and assembling client press kits
· Wrote e-newsletters and blog content on current market and industry trends
Aug. 2007 – April 2010
San Diego State University – San Diego, CA
University Towers Residence Hall – Resident Advisor/Desk Assistant
· Built community through interaction and educational and social programming
· Acted as a resource for students’ concerns and needs regarding collegiate experience, the hall, and the university
· Mediated conflicts and helped solve student problems such as homesickness, college-level academics and involvement
Jun. 2008 – Aug. 2008
The Oakland Athletics – Oakland, CA
Stadium Operations – Guest Relations
· Ensured enjoyable experiences for guests at the ballpark
· Greeted fans entering the stadium and scanned their admission tickets
Sept. 2005 – Aug. 2008
Jamba Juice – San Ramon/Pleasanton, CA
Team Lead
· Supervised 3-6 team members while functioning as manager on duty
· Effectively planned shift deployments, delegated work tasks, followed up on daily performance issues while providing coaching to team members
LEADERSHIP
Public Relations Society of America – New Professional Committee Member
Public Relations Student Society of America – Treasurer
Professional Studies and Fine Arts College Council – Associated Students Representative
Professional Studies and Fine Arts College Council – VP of Finance
School of Journalism & Media Studies – Peer advisor
Residential Education Office – Various leadership and diversity training
NCAA Women’s Second Round Tournament – Media Relations Assistant
National Residence Hall Honorary – Lifetime Member