EXPERIENCE
Freelance, Temecula, CA Writer & Photographer
• Mutineer Magazine, Seattle Sound, Klat.com, Temecula's Best Magazine, D-List Magazine, The Stranger
• Magazine editorials, local celebrity interviews
• Interview musicians and public figures and write articles, blogs and web content for mainstream media
• Photography published in D-List Magazine and The Stranger newspaper in Seattle, WA
Promethean Biofuels, Temecula, CA - Executive Assistant
2012-2014
• Manage calendar, emails, phone reception, greeting customers, meeting minutes
• Manage internship program, errands
• Event planning, marketing, sales support
Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula, CA - Wine Club Manager
2009-2010
• Manage wine club and staff
• Organize wine club and events
• Billing, shipping, financial spreadsheets
• Marketing, photography, emails, newsletter, calendar
FNIC, Seattle, WA Executive Financial Assistant
2004-2009
• Primary assistant to socially responsible investor and Financial Planner
• Opened and closed investment accounts, handled all account operations
• Processed all deposits, contributions, electronic transfers, buys, and sells of stocks and funds
• Maintained detailed records and filing in accordance with financial compliance
• Composed investment summaries, mutual fund reports, and retirement projections
• Created client presentation materials for portfolio reviews and new accounts
• Researched stocks, mutual funds and tracked performance
• Managed client correspondence, mailings, inter-office calendar, and client appointments
Fitzpatrick Investments & MCS Mortgage, Reno, NV Property Manager & Loan Consultant
2002-2004
• Operated and managed several apartment complexes
• Qualified and managed residents and small maintenance staff
• Maintained lease files according to state compliance regulations
• Generated monthly financial spreadsheets, bookkeeping, and deposits
Fitzpatrick Investments & MCS Mortgage, Reno, NV Property Manager & Loan Consultant
2002-2004
• Advised buyers in need of real estate financing for residential and commercial properties
• Processed financial information into loan packages, work with title and realty professionals
• Provide world class quality customer service to all clients
EDUCATION
University of Maryland University College, Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany
Bachelors in English & International Relations
WSET, London, England Intermediate Wine Expert
AWARDS
Best Event Planning Award, Cool California Business Awards
VOLUNTEER
American Red Cross