Customer Service Office

Angelita Garcia

*** ****** ** *** **, San Diego, CA 92135

Phone: 818-***-**** E-Mail: ********@*****.***

Skills Overview

• Public Relations Public Speaking

• Creative Thinker Talent Management

• Event Planning and Production Microsoft Office Proficient

• Superior written and verbal communication skills Fluent in Spanish

• Social media management

• Adobe Creative Suite Experienced (Photoshop, lllustrator, InDesign) Professional Experience

Freelance Public Relations Consultant, Various Companies Los Angeles, CA - October 2013- Present

Provided assistance for various projects given by the Director of Communication & Marketing. Responsibilities included: developing and executing marketing campaigns, writing high-quality media advisories, press releases, and talking points with little need for editing; ensuring a cohesive, concise, accurate, compelling and aligned message throughout, manage and respond to all press inquiries, event planning, event proposals, compose event recaps, distributing/tracking press materials and campaigns, establish effective working relationships with clients, government officials and media representatives, edit and distribute press releases and pitches to local and national media outlets, securing positive coverage in multiple publications and complete any additional tasks given by the client. Accomplishments

• Developed a social media strategy for the West Coast Consulate of the Dominican Republic

• Wrote the press release, pitched and secured media coverage for partnership with Starbucks for After- School All-Stars, a non profit organization benefiting students from low incomes families.

•Designed, developed and managed all content for Meruelo Group’s first formal employee communications system in the form newsletter to distribute company news and critical information.

• Wrote all press materials and assisted in the development, coordination and execution of Meruelo Group’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the media division's multi-million dollar studios located in the heart of Los Angeles.

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Marketing Assistant, Tim Barber Ltd.

Los Angeles, CA - June 2014- August 2015

Provided administrative support for the office while maintaining position as Marketing Assistant. Responsibilities included: creating, managing and maintaining Tim Barber Ltd. presentation portfolios, materials, website, blog and social media/web presence (pinterest, Facebook, houzz, dering hall), identifying, developing and evaluating marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends, strategically plan 2015 company re-branding efforts, perform extensive research for all potential clients/project and property details to prepare Architect & Director of New Business for meetings, writing creative and engaging content for internal and external communications, handling all media and public relations inquiries, plan, coordinate and execute all office events, manage the day-to- day calendar for the company, develop budget/expense reports for office materials and events, provide excellent customer service at all times, build relationships with clients and vendors, develop basic understanding of architectural needs and design phases to support staff, Complete any additional tasks given by VP of Development, Director of New Business & CEO in relation to the company and/or involvement with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). Accomplishments

• Plan, coordinated and execute all office events including 20th anniversary beach clean up that best incorporated the company’s values and mission

• Pitched and secured media coverage for two different projects in Costal Living and LUXE.

• Implemented the development and use of an editorial & design award calendar to best assist with the submission process of all projects

• Completely revamped the use of Bill Quick (accounting software) to make it more efficient for the staff to use

• Pitched, secured and prepared CEO for panel discussion at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on behalf of Interiors Magazine. Worked with PDC staff to include our design work on the flyer for the event.

• Implemented the use of CRM software

Junior Publicist, 22 Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA-December 2010- September 2013

Provided administrative support to CEO and company executives while maintaining position as Junior Publicist. Responsibilities included: developing and executing marketing campaigns, press conferences/junkets, promotional tours for artists, red carpet, event planning, distributing/tracking press materials and campaigns, writing press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, bios, sponsorship packages, event proposals, compose event recaps, develop/coordinate/execute 22 Entertainment and brand partners at events, building relationships with media, hiring and training of interns, work with staff to create and present monthly efforts to clients, brainstorm and strategize new creative campaign ideas for future/prospective clients, seek out new opportunities and develop/pitch new clients, invoicing, develop budget/expense reports for company and events, set travel arrangements and complete any additional tasks given by CEO.

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Accomplishments

• Coordinated and executed press and event logistics for various events including: 5th Annual Dominican international Film Festival, 7th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival Opening and Closing Night Parties, Discover Hawaii Tours, Launch of Dominican Embassy offices in Los Angeles,

• Coordinated and executed various promotional tours for various artists including: Pitbull, Dyland y Lenny, lvy Queen, Angel y Khriz, Luz Rios, lntocable, Alih Jey and several up and coming artists. Education

California State University- Northridge

Bachelors of Arts - Public Relations Northridge, CA-2007-2011 Additional Projects

Director of Concerts, CSUN Student Government – Northridge, CA

• Organized and executed over 20+ creative programs/events for student body including noontime concerts, club/organizations lip sync, Laugh Out Loud comedy show featuring Mike Epps, An Evening with India Arie, Laugh Your Class Off featuring student and professional comics and more

• Planned, managed and grew organizations visibility on campus

• Planned, managed and executed 9th Annual Big Show reaching 15k+ students artist lineup included: Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Strong Arm Steady and Far East Movement. Community/Campus Events - Northridge, CA

• Organized and executed 10+ campus related events as a member and President of VDAY.

• Managed and coordinated The Vagina Monologues production and participation

• Raised over $20,000 for local charities helping to end violence and abuse against women and children on behalf of CSUN and VDAY organization

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