Taja Vivens

Experience

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  Olivia's Dollhouse Tea Room

  Dec 2005 - Sept 2012

  Guest Relations Hostess

  As a guest relations hostess at Olivia’s Doll House Tea Room, Taja served as a customer service representative while exemplifying and teaching manners and etiquette for the tea parties the business hosted. With this job, she developed the skills to communicate effectively with children.

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  Cold Stone Creamery

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  Crew Member

  As a crew member at Cold Stone Creamery Taja's duties were customer service based as she was responsible for building ice cream creations for customers, handling the cash register and monetary operations, while developing teamwork skills and communication experience.

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  UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2015

  This position was an internship that turned into a paying job opportunity. With the some of the same duties as being a Video Production Intern, Taja helped oversee the interns and duties as captain. She delegated events for the interns to cover; while also managing the Video Production Board office in keeping the program organized, editing, creating video features, working on projects, etc. In addition Taja is the Special Reporter/Anchor for Gaucho Sports Primetime, the new UCSB Athletics' television show, which airs in the Santa Barbara and Ventura areas on Cox Channel 100 weekly. Show less

  • Video Captain and Sports Multimedia Journalist for Gaucho Sports Primetime

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Video Production Intern

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
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  UCSB Faculty Club

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2013

  Hostess/ Catering Waitstaff

  As a hostess and as a part of the catering staff, it was Taja's job to provide a positively welcoming and professional dining experience for UCSB students, faculty, and guests alike.

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  External Vice President of Local Affairs

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  County Liaison

  As the County Liaison for the External Vice President of Local Affairs, Taja brought Isla Vista, Santa Barbara, and campus issues that are very important to UCSB students to the County of Santa Barbara. Once she brought those concerns to those officials on a higher level, she worked to keep a student voice in any and all decisions made that may affect us as a student body. Taja served as a legislative liaison to the External Vice President for Local Affairs office as well as to the County Board of Supervisors. Show less

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  Kobe Bryant Basketball Academy

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Staff Member

  Assisted with all customer service aspects of the camp. Confirmed proper attendance of all participating campers, directed parents and campers to their needed locations, provided any on and off-campus resources needed, worked closely with interns in creating "goody bags" for all 750+ campers, as well as working the store where campers and parents could purchase Kobe Bryant merchandise.

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  Cold Stone Creamery

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  Crew Member

  As a crew member at Cold Stone Creamery Taja's duties were customer service based as she was responsible for building ice cream creations for customers, handling the cash register and monetary operations, while developing teamwork skills and communication experience.

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  KEYT-TV

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  Intern

  Learning the factors that come into play while creating, reporting and broadcasting television news, sports, and weather.

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  Kobe Bryant Basketball Academy

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Staff Member

  Taja managed the creation of 700+ "goodie bags" for the KBA campers and assisted with all customer service aspects of the camp. She confirmed proper attendance of all participating campers, directed parents and campers to their needed locations, as well as provided any on and off-campus resources needed.

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  ESPN

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Production Intern

  As a production intern for ESPN3/Big West Productions Intern, Taja is gaining broadcasting and production experience on a bigger scale than the production she works on for UCSB Athletics. She has shadowed the field director and sideline reporter, and has had the opportunity to conduct her own post-game interviews.

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  Big Frame

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Freelance Video Editor

  Taja is hired by Big Frame, now called AwesomenessTV after their acquisition by DreamWorks, as a freelance video editor for their YouTube channel clients. Although highly capable in editing any type of video needed, she specializes in sports stories and highlights because of her years of experience working within UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics as their Video Captain.

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  KEYT NewsChannel 3, KKFX, KCOY Central Coast News

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  News Editor/Sports MMJ

  Taja edits the newscasts for all three stations, controlls the audio board during the AM newscasts, and is proficient in shooting in the E.N.G. style. She also appears as a reporter for the station's Emmy Award winning show, Friday Football Focus.

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  SB Nation

  Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Stafff Writer

  Taja writes game recaps and articles for Swish Appeal, under SB Nation.

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  KIFI News Group

  Apr 2016 - May 2018

  Weekend Anchor/Reporter

  Taja reports for all stations within KIFI News Group. She is the weekend anchor/weekday reporter and has fill-in as a weather anchor, and sports MMJ. She is responsible for coming up with story ideas, gathering information, filming, editing, and writing her stories.

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  KGUN-TV 9 On Your Side

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2021

  Taja is the Weekend Anchor and a reporter for KGUN9. She also fills in to anchor the 9pm show on the CW during weeknights and is a weather forecaster. When reporting and anchoring, she works on her stories from the ground up. Submitting story ideas, fact-checking, calling for interviews, filming interviews and the subject at hand, editing, writing scripts, and fronting her story in nightly newscasts. Taja is a reporter for KGUN9, as well as a fill-in anchor and weather forecaster. She works on her stories from the ground up. Submitting story ideas, fact-checking, calling for interviews, filming interviews and the subject at hand, editing, writing scripts, and fronting her story in nightly newscasts.

  • Weekend Anchor/Reporter

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Reporter/Anchor

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Carondelet Health Network

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2024

  Communications Manager

  Experienced Communications Manager proficient in both internal and external communication strategies. Adept at crafting compelling narratives and disseminating key messages across various channels. Taja's responsibilities encompass:* Spearheading the weekly CEO Friday newsletter, curating engaging content to inform and inspire the team.* Contributing to marketing and strategy initiatives, aligning communications efforts with organizational goals.* Managing website and social media platforms, ensuring consistent brand representation and fostering community engagement.* Crafting media releases to highlight organizational milestones and initiatives, preparing interviews and talking points.* Promoting internal service lines and coordinating employee events to foster a vibrant company culture.* Orchestrating ribbon cutting ceremonies for service line expansions, enhancing brand visibility and community relations.* Utilizing graphic design skills to create visually appealing materials for internal communication and event promotion.* Expertise in media crisis management, effectively navigating challenging situations to safeguard organizational reputation.* Drafting memos from executive leadership, maintaining transparency and alignment across all levels of the organization.* Cultivating strong relationships with hospital directors and managers, facilitating collaboration and communication.* Identifying and coordinating media opportunities to amplify the organization's message and reach broader audiences.With a comprehensive skill set and a focus on strategic communication, Taja is dedicated to driving engagement, fostering positive relationships, and advancing organizational objectives. Show less

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  South32

  Sept 2024 - now

  Communications Lead