Brandon Ortega

Experience

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  Delgado Boxing Promotions

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Marketing Intern

  As an intern I acquired skills in promoting professional boxing events and individual boxers. This position allowed me to gain first hand experience in promotions of an elite world class athlete as I had the opportunity to help promote World Champion Mike Alvarado.

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  University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Public Speaking Tutor

  In this position I tutored students to improve their public speaking capabilities. I reviewed and provided feedback for students based off previous recorded speeches, helped to provide guidance on producing an effective speech outline, offered feedback and evaluations for future speeches, and provided students with the confidence and support to be successful public speakers.

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  USA Boxing, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Public Relations Intern

  I worked at both the National Championship and Olympic Trials. I created rosters, compiled and distributed daily clips packets, wrote athlete biographies, updated tournament results, wrote articles, assisted with the creation and distribution of media credentials, assisted media members' with information, and provided office and administrative assistance as assigned by the Public Relations Manager.

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  USAA

  Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  Auto Insurance Specialist

  I recognized life events and needs of USAA members. Additionally, I assisted members with exceptional customer service. Lastly, I acquired, applied, and communicated the wide variety of products and services offered by USAA.

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  University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  May 2012 - Dec 2014

  Radio Manager

  As the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Radio Manager I managed a terrific group of individuals which culminated in the station being a national finalist for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System award for Best Online College Radio Station. I marketed and advertised the station and specific shows, trained new radio show hosts, managed budgets, coordinated concerts, created radio announcements, obtained celebrity interviews, and connected the radio station with those in the college and Colorado Springs community. As manager of the social media accounts, I have made the UCCS Radio's social media networks one of the best in the college radio industry as indicated by being nationally nominated as a finalist for the 2015 Intercollegiate Broadcasting Award for Best Use of Social Media. Show less

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  American Numismatic Association

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  Public Relations Assistant

  As a Public Relations Assistant I wrote press releases, blogs, newsletters, articles, and created and maintained social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

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  Sundown Entertainment LLC

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Professional Sports Promoter/Co-Owner

  I am the former CEO/Co-Owner of Sundown Entertainment LLC. The entertainment company specialized in professional sports promotions. As one of the owner and operators, signed athletes to professional contracts, wrote press releases, monitored and managed social media accounts, and marketed events through traditional and online marketing.

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  Vectrus

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Talent Acquisition Recruiter

  Performed full range of functions related to recruiting personnel for the $500 million ACE-IT program supporting the Army Corps. of Engineers. Developed pro-active ways to drive inbound traffic to job postings, established relationships with candidates, pre-screened candidates, determined employment options, coordinated employment offers, and facilitated the placement and hiring process.

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  The Catholic Alliance

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2018

  Social Media Specialist

  Managed social media activities for Catholic non-profit organizations in Northern Colorado which included planning, execution and optimizing social media marketing campaigns. Main platforms managed included Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In addition, the position required creation and management of paid social media advertisements. Lastly, I monitored social media insights and analyzed key metrics.

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  Archdiocese of Denver

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

  Social Media Manager

  Oversee and manage social media activities for all Archdiocesan social media channels. Plan, execute and optimizing social media marketing fundraising campaigns through both paid and organic social media management. In addition, the position requires content creation including video production and editing.

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  EWTN

  Jan 2022 - now

  Paid Media Manager