SAMYA
FRANCE
CONTACT
Number: 619-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Location: San Diego, CA
PERSONAL PROFILE
Diligent professional with 14+ years of experience and proven knowledge of corporate identity,
traditional and digital marketing, public relations for both general and Hispanic markets, event
production and management and strategic
positioning. Aiming to leverage my skills to
successfully fill a Marketing/Communications
role.
WORK-RELATED SKILLS
Digital & Traditional PR
Public Relations for general and Hispanic Markets
Basic SEO
Digital & Traditional Media Buys
Translator & Transcreator
Advertising
SEO Digital PR
Digital Marketing
Fully bilingual in English & Spanish
Bicultural
Business Development
EDUCATION
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
B.A. Communications
May 2005
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
SR. Director of PR & Social Media
Ignite Visibility - (2016-2020)
Pioneered the influencer marketing division of the company securing unpaid top-tier micro and macro influencers
Pioneered the Hispanic PR division of the company
Create proposals in response to RFPs
Oversee a team of 13 publicists and social media managers as pertaining to all PR, influencer marketing initiatives, and social media for clients such as Tony Robbins, DermaE, Beauty Bakerie, WeddingWire, Medifast, Roto Rooter, Door Dash, and hundreds of others, securing editorial placements in top-tier sites and print publications Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with clients, influencers and regional, national and international media outlets for both general market and Hispanic markets, nationally and internationally
Strategize and oversee the implementation of PR, social media efforts and media buys for all clients
Manage and stay within the department budget
Multilingual Public Relations Strategist
Self - (2012-Present)
Develop and execute end-to-end PR campaigns for multiple clients across traditional and digital media both for national, international and regional brands such as Amazon, Airbnb, Mogan Stanley, Buchanan’s Whisky, CIROC Vodka, Farmer John, Lancer Skincare, San Diego Gas & Electric, GreenRope, San Diego Latino Film Festival, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria, among others.
Developed and maintained meaningful relationships with advertising partners Secure regular press coverage across national, and local print and online media markets. Spanish Translation & Transcreation for high-profile household names including Coca-Cola, Nabisco, Frank Coffee, Cine Sony, among many others. Established relationships with social media influencers who became part of the public relations and promotional marketing strategy of clients.
Served as a spokesperson and press conference coordinator as needed by clients. Write and edit news releases, talking points, and press packets in English and Spanish Publicist
BAM Communication - (2014)
Strategized and managed all PR efforts for 13 clients, in general and Hispanic markets Served as a spokesperson and press conference coordinator as needed by clients Developed meaningful relationships with general market, regional, national, media outlets. Writing and editing news releases, speeches, talking points, and press packets. Multilingual Publicist
HMC Advertising - (2012-2013)
Managed Hispanic PR efforts for accounts including Viejas Casino, Cirque du Soleil, Feld Entertainment, Westfield malls, and Baja Duty Free. Served as a spokesperson and as press conference coordinator Negotiating editorial coverage as a result from national and regional media buys Participating in the development of RFP's
Drafted, edited, and translated news releases, media alerts, promotional material and press packets
Developed and maintained relationships with regional media, supporting efforts to maximize desired coverage,