Felix Lamorena Jr.

Experience

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  Universal Music Group Distribution

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  Project Coordinator

  - Trained, managed and guided a team of interns in successfully implementing marketing initiatives for UMGD artists and releases- Generated and presented marketing proposals for future UMGD releases- Maintained and managed artist social network pages and street teams as well as put up artist content on viral video sites- Analyzed project trends, evaluated project numbers, and delivered recommendations to Marketing Coordinator- Drafted weekly project reports and create campaign wrap-ups. Show less

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  American Apparel

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  Online Customer Service Representative

  - Managed a high rate of phone calls addressing customers questions, needs and commentary- Effectively communicated with various company departments to ensure sufficient inventory levels- Collaborated with nationwide retail managers, supervisors and employees to execute product delivery and customer satisfaction

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  GTM

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  Brand Ambassador for thetruth.com

  - Toured over 50 cities across the United States to successfully communicate the facts about tobacco and the tobacco industry to over 750,000 teens and young adults - Worked with a small team to implement non-traditional marketing strategies to distinctive sub-cultures - Represented thetruth.com in various media appearances across the country- Created unique and engaging activities to help attract individuals to thetruth.com- Managed and organized over 1,000 pictures for the tour database - Organized and managed several thousands pieces of tour inventory- Used social media platforms such as Twitter to correspond with persons about the daily and future activities of the tour Show less

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  Polite in Public, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2016

  •Successfully communicate the benefits of having a Polite in Public photo booth activation at respective events•Manage accounts for a wide range of clientele from the initial stages of the job through its completion •Maintain client relationships to ensure successful photo booth installations for current and future events•Visit photo booth activations to sustain client relations and provide on site assistance to operators•Create and negotiate price estimates for photo booth activations Show less

  • Lead Event Operator

    Mar 2010 - Dec 2016

  • Production Coordinator

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Account Manager

    Jun 2011 - Apr 2013
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  Lyft

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  Lyft Driver

  - Provide ride sharing services in a fun and innovative fashion.

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  Truth Initiative

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2015

  Tour Manager

  - Assisted in the pre-planning and production, as well as post-tour reporting and summarization of the truth campaign at the Vans Warped Tour (VWT), Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Tour (Uproar) and at Six Flags locations- Served as the sole on-site point person for all non-traditional and unconventional marketing initiatives for the truth Initiative - Led a dynamic team of Tour Riders across nationwide tour(s) to successfully spread the truth’s message about tobacco use and Big Tobacco- Assisted with recruiting and supervising a team of grassroots marketers- Experienced making group presentations about the truth campaign and effective grassroots marketing methods Show less

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  RAND Corporation

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Survey Administrator

  - Facilitate survey administrations at a variety of locations across Southern California- Diligently handle project materials in order to successfully administer site specific surveys- Follow established project-specific research and data collection protocols - Respond to youth’s questions in a clear and timely manner

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  Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Market Manager/Event Coordinator

  - Managed the multicultural youth tobacco prevention FRESH EMPIRE campaign from the pre-planning process, on-site execution and post-event wrap up- Recruited, trained and led local youth to support the FRESH EMPIRE campaign as event staff and influencers- Delivered reports on campaign progress to Company staff and clients in a timely mannerProvided administrative support to the Regional Events Manager for upcoming events

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  Lyft

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  Marketing Associate
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  Saddleback College

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2022

  - Classes taught: Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems (Honors)- Create diverse, engaging and thought provoking course material - Successfully teach course lessons in by using creative methods to address various learning styles - Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching Sociology - Design, administer and grade examinations and assignments - Challenge students to connect sociological concepts to their lives and the society - Keep track of student participation and help with student needs - Attend professional development, department and division meetings Show less

  • Adjunct Professor of Sociology

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Sociology 1 Intern

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Orange Coast College

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2024

  Adjunct Professor

  - Classes taught: Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Marriage & Family - Create diverse, engaging and thought provoking course material - Successfully teach course lessons in by using creative methods to address various learning styles - Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching Sociology - Design, administer and grade examinations and assignments - Challenge students to connect sociological concepts to their lives and the society - Keep track of student participation and help with student needs - Attend professional development workshops Show less

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  9Round Fitness

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Trainer

  - Explain and demonstrate exercises to 9Round members - Sell and market 9Round memberships and products

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  East Los Angeles College

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2024

  Adjunct Professor

  - Classes taught: Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems; Dual Enrollment (high school) courses - Create diverse, engaging and thought provoking course material - Successfully teach course lessons in by using creative methods to address various learning styles - Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching Sociology - Design, administer and grade examinations and assignments - Challenge students to connect sociological concepts to their lives and the society - Keep track of student participation and help with student needs - Attend professional development workshops and division meetings Show less

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  Long Beach City College

  Feb 2019 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  - Classes taught: Introduction to Sociology - Create diverse, engaging and thought provoking course material - Successfully teach course lessons in by using creative methods to address various learning styles - Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching Sociology - Design, administer and grade examinations and assignments - Challenge students to connect sociological concepts to their lives and the society - Keep track of student participation and help with student needs - Attend professional development workshops - Sociology club advisor Show less

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  West Los Angeles College

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  - Classes taught: Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems; Dual Enrollment (high school) courses - Create diverse, engaging and thought provoking course material - Successfully teach course lessons in by using creative methods to address various learning styles - Impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching Sociology - Design, administer and grade examinations and assignments - Challenge students to connect sociological concepts to their lives and the society - Keep track of student participation and help with student needs Show less

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  Glendale Community College

  Sept 2024 - now

  Sociology Instructor (Tenure Track)