Kendra Sanchez

Experience

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  Eliza Magazine

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

  Features Editor

  -wrote articles for print and web-managed a group of writers-performed copy editing duties-assigned and collected articles

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  The Downtown Devil

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

  Reporter/Blogger

  -wrote articles for web-interviewed sources-managed fashion blog-wrote blog posts-assigned blog posts-managed junior bloggers

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  All Across Africa

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Communications/Design Intern

  -Design merchandise-Work with outside designers for collaborations-Help manage social media accounts-Developed campaigns-Scheduled events-Organized merchandise

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  Roadrunner School

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER TESTING SPECIALIST

  • Work with English Language Learning students at a Title I school• Text and gather information on students’ language capabilities• Make statistically and analytically informed decisions on student placement

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  Division of Public Service, KJZZ, KBACH, SPOT127, Sun Sounds, Hear Arizona

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Morning Edition Producer

  -Prepare audio for radio broadcast-Record/voice stories for air-Produce audio packages-Edit audio using Adobe Audition-Load audio with AudioVault-Support show host-Manage story logs for the FCC-Post stories to web-Help plan/organize company events

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  The New York Times

  May 2014 - Oct 2018

  Stringer

  -On call for stories on the national desk-Submit articles-Contribute reporting remotely-Freelance work, NOT on staff

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  Food for the Hungry, Inc.

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2018

  Lead Content Curator

  • Effectively communicated social justice ideas, including politically, financially, and economically leaning messages, both orally and in writing• Gave weekly company-wide presentation on case stories and information• Designed content for social channels as necessary including overall visual brand guide for social media• Edited/created videos for social media• Planned weekly social media calendar for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (grew social media following by 25% within three months)• Contributed to editorial schedule and collaborated with a team to plan stories and other media content• Traveled internationally to write, photograph, and film stories• Curated stories and photos for use in direct and digital mail appeals • Wrote two monthly blog posts Show less

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  Sandy City

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2022

  Content Media Editor

  • Designed promotional materials for various city departments. Created custom illustrations for advertising and marketing materials, increasing citizen engagement in digital platforms by 20% in two years.• Developed sub-brands for the City including several initiatives such as Smart Sandy and Sustainable Sandy 360º. For these brands, I created logos, brand guides, merchandise, street banners, social media graphics, and more.• Created and branded presentations with Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, or other computer programs including developing branded templates. Regularly exemplified excellent presentation skills.• Wrote, assembled, edited, and produced marketing materials including the newsletter, web pages, and email campaigns in a fast-paced environment. Worked with Sandy Mayor and Administration to develop and implement consistent messaging, explain my working process, and provide feedback.• Facilitated and managed relationships with contractors and interns, external agencies,stakeholders, and other cross-functional partners.• Create design briefs for all new design projects• Act as both production artist and graphic designer (production art)• Design and spec art for print• Manage contracted videographer/photographer• Give presentations at cross-departmental meetings and stakeholders• Communicate directly with residents and communities through social media, email, and in-person• Implement adopted city plans and budgets• Research and collect data to inform communication strategy• Analyze communications statistics to drive informed decision making• Write and direct video content for marketing Show less

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  STACK Construction Technologies

  Mar 2022 - now

  Multimedia Designer

  • Generated hundreds of thousands in ARR by creating and implementing the design for STACK's largest one-week event, including trade show booth, merchandise, videos, landing pages, andemails.• Generate email designs with a consistent 5% click-through rate, driving increased traffic, leads, and sales for the business.• Designed content including social graphics, emails, landing pages, and more for over 25 events in 2023 alone, including trade shows, conferences, and webinars.• Ideate and create compelling and innovative visual identity and design solutions and collateral for internal and external teams including web design and systems, email design, print and web ads, web graphics, social graphics, eBooks, large scale print design, merchandise and more using a wide breadth of tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, HubSpot, Wordpress, Elementor, and more.• Facilitate strategic marketing planning utilizing competitive research, analytics tools, andresult tracking to make informed decisions and develop powerful creative strategies. Show less