Marketing and Promotions Coordinator

Columbia College Chicago – Chicago, IL
Bachelor Degree in Art and Media Management with a concentration in non-profit administration.
Graduation: May 2003

Universal Pictures
Universal City, CA
September 2008 – present
Field Publicity and Promotions Associate
Reports to Brad Mendelson, VP Field Marketing – 818-777-3577
– Manage 25+ college representatives in CAMPUS U, a publicity/promotions arm of Universal’s Field Department
– Work cohesively with field, multicultural and specialty agencies and vendors with regional junket press, print and online ads, field initiatives, ROE promotions and PA Tours
– Create and coordinate grassroots promotions throughout the western half of the United States.
– Work closely with media partners to develop and leverage large scale promotions
– Coordinate materials, travel and vendor relations for all domestic and destination junkets

Pure Movement Dance
North Hollywood, CA
May 2005 – June 2008
Director and Founder
Self-Employed
– Wrote the 501(c)3 and maintained its standing for over 3 years
– Created and executed events, fundraisers and performance for 2 separate dance companies
– Handled all vendor and parent communications
– Handled all bookings, promotions and fundraising initiatives
– Created an in-school dance program with LAUSD elementary schools

Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Chicago, IL
May 2002 – August 2003
Director, Youth Summer Programs
Reported to Patricia Battaglia, Director of Cultural Arts Center, she is no longer employed by center but can provide personal contact info upon request
– Managed teaching and counseling staff of over 10 individuals
– Planned all activities for arts program with over 200 participants
– Hired vendors to execute events and perform various duties within the center
– Handled all communication with parents, volunteers and staff for all items including arts calendar, performances and special events

• Grant Writing
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Access

Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Public Speaking

Artists For A Better World, NBCU Professional Alliance

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