Experience

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  Northridge hospital medical center

  Jan 2000 - Nov 2003

  Publication specialist

  • Member of first in-house graphics/web department• Negotiated vendor costs, evaluated quotes, and assisted in budget planning• Coordinated production, printing, and distribution of Public Relations campaign materials• Managed brand identity for Catholic Healthcare West• Provided communication solutions and marketing material for over 20 Service Lines within two hospital campuses• Designed and produced community newsletter and managed distribution to 120,000 residents

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  Henry mayo newhall memorial hospital

  Nov 2003 - Oct 2004

  Marketing specialist

  • Developed graphic guidelines to reinforce brand identity and promote company image• Designed a full set of company collateral; a donor-focused marketing brochure; patient admitting guide; and improved exterior directory signs• Publicized events and Service Line initiatives while building relationships with local vendors

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  Antelope valley newspapers, inc.

  Apr 2006 - Jan 2013

  Marketing graphic designer

  • Managed production and design of AV Lifestyle Magazine & Special Advertising Sections• Developed marketing materials for outside clients. Projects include: brochures, advertisements, postcards and community publications• Created annual company sales tools, promotional materials and marketing ads

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  Playa foundation – truth atlas, llc

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Director of development

  • Managed the development and launch of company’s comprehensive website• Responsible for establishing relationships with business leaders to partner with company’s mission• Designed and plan all marketing and promotional initiativesLearn more about TruthAtlas here: http://truthatlas.net Or view past story updates on Facebook or Twitter here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthAtlasTwitter: https://twitter.com/TruAtlas

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  Printefex

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2016

  Graphic design lead

  • Provided efficient and sophisticated graphic design support for well established printing business• Designed and produced over 2,500+ customer projects in 2015. Projects included: elegant invitation packages, small business brochures, contemporary business cards, large posters and banners, full-color flyers, multiple-page catalogs, athletic event programs, print advertisements, and much moreLearn more about Printefex here: http://printefex.com/

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  University of antelope valley

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  Director of marketing and communications

  • Managed, created and implemented the University’s communications, public relations and marketing plans across all media platforms • Led and managed the development and execution of a comprehensive, integrated communications and marketing program. This included oversight of digital and web content development, publications, advertising, social media, public and media relations• Worked closely with campus administrators, faculty, staff, and students to provide strategic marketing and communications support to all areas of the university. Ensured messages were integrated across campus• Managed the department’s budget and staff, including hiring, training and development, evaluation and performance management, and workflow coordination• Provided leadership and messaging for internal communications across campus on current campus events and campus alerts/emergencies• Coordinated the university’s response and messaging for crisis communications, in close collaboration with University administrators and security personnel• Participated in external community programs and activities to generate positive attitudes about UAV in the community and internally across the UAV system Show less

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  Foracare inc.

  Sept 2018 - May 2020

  Marketing director

  • Created corporate branding standards and comprehensive positioning messages• Implemented Salesforce CRM and streamlined lead generation and response• Developed and implemented integrated content marketing strategy• Partnered with senior level executives to achieve business goals• Developed and implemented marketing, communication and advertising plans for B2B business segments• Managed editorial, design and production of communication tools (including advertising, sales presentations, product catalog, and sell sheets)• Coordinated development efforts including pilot programs and new product launches• Enhanced firm's online platform through website redesign, targeted social media campaigns• Managed Marketing Department budgets and staffLearn more here: www.foracare.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/foracareus/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fora-care-inc-/ Show less

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  Lockheed martin

  May 2020 - Feb 2024

  Visual communications associate manager

  • Led a diverse and talented team of creatives across Visual Communications in graphic design, photography, and video production• Communicated corporate strategic goals and objectives while providing tactical leadership • Led Tier 1 projects, client meetings, concept development, branding review, budgeting/planning and project execution. Coached individual creatives on other Tier 1 projects, providing advice and teaching best practices for knowledge transfer to develop our team• Collaborated across business areas and locations for project ideation and delegation • Established relationships with internal clients, to help facilitate the generation of strategic work• Proven track record of engagement, creative thinking and problem-solving within in a fast paced and dynamic environment with multiple deadlines Show less

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  Northrop grumman

  Feb 2024 - now

  Communications manager