Eddie Solis Jr.

Experience

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  Aeropostale

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2011

  Sales Associate

  -Worked through holiday season rush.-Assisted customers with merchandise selection.-Worked cash register and answered telephones.-Stocked merchandise and took inventory.

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  Forest Footsteps

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Camp Counselor

  -Attentively supervised supervised campers from ages of 6 to 16 years old.-Organized free-time events with fellow counselors for over 20 campers.-Coordinated over a dozen group discussions, reflections, and activities.

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  The Santa Clara - Undergraduate Newspaper

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2015

  -Edited over 40 stories for readability, cohesiveness, spelling, and grammar.-Created twitter and Facebook teasers, headlines, decks, and cutlines for each article.-Assigned stories to writers in conjunction with their skills and interests.-Stayed informed of local events, news, and issues.-Reviewed unsolicited press releases for publication.-Critiqued and guided writers to enhance their unique writing styles and voices.-Carefully selected informed sources for weekly articles.-Communicated with editors to produce concise and engaging stories.-Designed an attractive and eye-catching page layout.-Decided placement of front page stories. Show less -Assisted in organizing and executing career center events such as career fairs, information sessions, and etiquette dinners.-Scheduled appointments for students and alumni with counselors tailored to their field of study.-Marketed career center events using a variety of mediums including social media.-Organized office materials to maintain an effective and clean work space.-Collected, recorded, and reported student information into main database.-Answered phones with proper etiquette and customer service. -Provided guidance to students in career goals and job opportunities. Show less -Welcomed freshman class of over 1,500 students to the university.-Thoroughly answered a range of questions regarding student life.-Approached each day with genuine enthusiasm and energy.-Guided students through campus and helped them register for classes.-Facilitated 160 students through group discussions and team-building exercises. -Motivated freshman to become leaders and to develop enthusiasm for school.-Filmed and edited entertaining and informative video clips for students. Show less

  • Scene Section Editor

    May 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Reporter

    Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Student Associate

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

  • Executive Member

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Orientation Leader

    Feb 2012 - Sept 2012
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  TheCelebrityCafe.com

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Writing Intern

  -Produced over 70 articles on entertainment, news, and celebrity gossip.-Stayed up-to-date and informed on current stories.-Promoted articles via various social mediums. -Fact-checked all news sources. -Used reader feedback to improve the quality and content of articles.-Thoughtfully selected hashtags, handles, and keywords for online promotion.

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  Más+Menos Magazine with CIEE Study Abroad

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Student Journalist

  -Published an in-depth magazine article focusing on gypsy culture.-Interviewed over 15 sources per magazine story.-Extensively researched and familiarized myself with stories’ content.-Wrote stories in English and Spanish.-Wrote, produced, and recorded two 5-minute Spanish podcast exploring local culture.-Learned basic techniques of photography including lighting, positioning, angles, and colors.

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  SOMA Messenger

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Public Relations Manager

  -Created customized press releases to strategically pitch to a variety of media outlets.-Corresponded with various reporters and bloggers to create buzz for our product.-Produced and edited videos using social media material.-Build and scale a national brand ambassador program.-Assisted in the marketing strategies of our rebranding campaign.-Devised and launched social media campaigns to promote brand awareness.

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  Cadence Design Systems

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2022

  -Managed high-visibility sponsorship with National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and Society of Women Engineers to bolster inclusive hiring goals. -Guided employer branding with event marketing at 2022 NSBE Convention of over 8,000 attendees, leading design execution on flyers, posters, booth display, and talking points. -Directed employee experience and HR-related social media posts’ content strategy, averaging 10 posts per month that outperformed other teams’ engagement rates. -Advised on Marketing’s university branding campaign to promote employer branding at universities through recent graduate employees.-Creative director for several 5-minute long video blogs spotlighting Cadence’s Diversity in Technology Scholarship program, producing all content, pacing, transitions, story narrative, quotes, and online promotion for each video blog. -Managed scholarship program for 16 student winners, collaborating cross functionally to lead Marketing, IT, and legal on publicity and promotion, committee review and winner selection, and post- program public relations. -Managed fireside chat with external CEO for over 200+ inclusion group members.-Built a new virtual internship engagement program for over 300 interns during remote work period.-Adapted program approach to host several development and team- building events that were accessible, exciting, and inclusive for global intern audience. -Created first-ever online Intern Showcase event to streamline and centralize a virtual approach for interns from around the world to share their work and its impact to the larger Cadence community, receiving 3,800+ views, 610+ likes, and 400+ comments on the videos. -Organized and executed intern showcase mixer brining together Cadence executive C-suite members and global interns for a panel presentation and social mixer. Show less -Assisted in the research, creation, and delivery of our global employer brand. -Created workshops to teach human resources managers how to most effectively utilize the employer brand. -Lead strategist behind Cadence's HR culture and engagement content on social media, growing user engagement by 150%.-Served as lead culture and engagement ambassador to perspective employees and partners from around the world by conducting campus tours and presentations on our culture, strategy, and "What makes Cadence a great place to work.”-Responsible for the creation and upkeep of several external and internal webpages. -Managed the launch and ownership of a new global employee-surveying tool for over 8,000 employees, resulting in a centrally-managed data platform instrumental in driving employee engagement strategies by executives and HR leaders.-Created 30+ announcement templates for global executives focused on company culture and awards.-Wrote the annual United States submission to be ranked on FORTUNE Magazine's "Best Companies to Work For" list since 2016, highlighting our organization's culture and strategy. -Program manager responsible for the execution of the global internship engagement program for over 350 interns worldwide, with special emphasis on intern development and team-building.-Coordinated with global internship program leaders to empower them to create specialized and region-specific intern events and resources.-Revamped internal intern website to create a more engaging and informative page. -Partnered across HR departments such as Learning and Development and Staffing to create intern manager trainings that provide managers with the resources and tools to lead, support, and engage their interns effectively. -Oversaw budgets for high-impact employee engagement programs and events, resulting in increased employee event participation.-Content creator of internal material to promote employee participation in surveys, programs, and events. Show less -Wrote over 20 spotlight stories highlighting our employees' work experiences and projects that were included in the 2016 and 2017 Great Place to Work submission.-Worked cross functionally across the business with legal, marketing, and HR to create outstanding Great Place to Work submissions landing us on the top 100 list. -Hosted engaging and informative tours of our headquarters to over 400 visitors.-Assisted in the research, creation, and delivery of our global employer brand.-Created workshops to teach human resources managers how to most effectively utilize the employer brand.-Built an internal employer brand website featuring overview, user guides, resources, and FAQ's. -Assisted in hosting Learning and Development's Mini-MBA program in partnership with Santa Clara University's Executive Development Center, facilitating the week-long training for 33 director-level employees from across global regions and functions. -Rewrote the external Careers page of our website to make it more attractive to potential employees.-Revamped internal HR websites that resulted in a more sleek, easy-to-digest, and engaging experience. -Led recruitment efforts to engage employees in our pilot-phase for our internal employee mobile app. -Created fun and engaging content to be featured for our internal employee mobile app. Show less

  • Associate Program Manager II

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Associate Program Manager I

    Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Culture and Communication Intern

    Apr 2016 - Dec 2017
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  Pets In Need

  Jan 2024 - now

  Marketing Manager

  - Social Media Management: Develop and execute content strategies for multiple social media platforms, ensuring consistent branding and engagement.- Website Management: Oversee website updates and maintenance, optimizing content for user experience and accessibility.- Graphic Design: Create compelling marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, and digital assets, using design software.- Strategic Planning: Design and implement marketing campaigns to drive awareness, adoptions, and donations.- Sales Promotion: Lead promotional efforts for fundraisers and other revenue-generating events, maximizing participation and impact.- Event Planning: Coordinate and execute shelter events, including adoption showcases and fundraisers, to enhance community engagement.- Community Outreach: Represent Pets In Need at tabling events, fostering connections with the public and local partners.- Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and oversee volunteer photographers and graphic designers to expand creative output.- Content Development: Create engaging written and visual content, including videos and blogs, to share the shelter’s stories.- Partnership Building: Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to promote events and initiatives. Show less