Public Relations Specialist
Resume:
Laura Lee Linder
**************@*****.***
Santa Clarita Valley, CA
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
‘Dedicated professional combining analytical precision with creative insight. Known for delivering exceptional results through attention to detail and innovative problem-solving. Brings a unique blend of professional expertise and real-world perspective to every project, with a proven track record of turning challenges into opportunities for growth.’
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Exclusively First Responders (EFR) a 501c3, Santa Clarita CA 2020-Present (term coming to an end)
Chairman of the Board - Responsibilities:
Trusted advisor to the CEO as she develops and implements strategic plan. Develop and manage relationships and communicate with funders, partners, and other stakeholders. Approve EFR’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities. Review outcomes and metrics created by EFR for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics. Coordinating an annual performance evaluation of the CEO. Assist the CEO and Nominating Committee in recruiting board members. Periodically consulting with board members on their roles and helping them assess their performance.
Planning, presiding over, and facilitating board and committee meetings; partnering with the CEO to ensure that board resolutions are carried out. Acting as an ambassador for the organization. Ensuring EFR’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities EFR serves. In collaboration with the CEO, generating substantial annual revenue and fostering EFR’s overall financial health. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major individual donors, corporate, and/or foundation gifts.
The Giving Tree, Studio City, CA 2017-2020
Executive Chef - Responsibilities: Executive meetings, budgeting, Food Inventory, Menu creation, Oversee employees, administration and validation of all kitchen policies and procedures. Hands on daily with prep, cook, plate, presentation. I used my creativity and counseling to bring education in the kitchen and in life to the table. Company OOB.
Espinoza Construction Company – Canyon Country, Calif. 2008-2017
General Manager/Customer Service Executive
Responsibilities: Assistant to the President/Owner, Client communications, Executive meetings, Business relationship building, Customer Service. Research potential jobs, assist in construction job walks and manage bid organization and applications: prepare and submit estimates and invoices. Coordinate and implement advertising and marketing campaigns associated with the company brand. Client retention, events coordinator, travel arrangements, manage staff.
EDUCATION:
Los Angeles Training Institute, Graduate March 2021 - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Antelope Valley College (various courses over the years) Business/Marketing
Canyon High School - Graduate
Clarice’s Cake Decorating Classes -
Learned the art of baking and decorating cakes, pastries and cool
Culinary Wonder Cooking School -
Learned how to add a touch of class to each meal. Timing the meal. Set the mood. Plating. Presentation. Hospitality. Hands on culinary training.
Gardening 101 - Vegetable Garden -
Learned when to plant, how to plant, and how to nurture a year round garden - then enjoy the fruits of my labor
Event planning - 2012 to present
Create and manage Events; weddings, celebrations of life, birthdays, holiday parties from budget to clean up
Flower Arranging/Acton Florist - 1987 - 1994 - create beautiful arrangements for all occasions
Special Skills:
Customer Service Executive
Grant Writing
Manage information with confidentiality.
Advertising and Marketing Campaign management
Timely and accurately organize, prioritize and complete job responsibilities
Innovative and problem solving skills
Work independently
Interact in a cooperative and professional manner with others
Sales, Sales Training and Sales Management
Advertising and Marketing Campaigns
Social Media
Media Public Relations specialist
Possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask under pressure
Analytical and have the ability to respond to constantly changing tasks and priorities
PC, MAC, QuickBooks, Sales Force, ACT, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Drop Box, Google Drive, Wondershare/Filmora, Canva, Dragon, KIPU, various CMR’s
Achievements/Awards:
Founded Little Acts of Kindness – Anti-bullying campaign (2009)
‘Time IV Change’ Anti-Bullying Video (2009)
Won The VP Contest (2010)
NBC – San Antonio Movie Critic (2003-2004)
KAML Radio 9.90 – DJ Host (2001-2003)
Musician/Artist – ‘Aces Wild Band’ (1994-2004)
Volunteer – Help the Children, Santa Clarita Valley
Chairman of the Board - Exclusively First Responders
PTSD911 event Coordinator
Licensing/Certification:
CPR/First Aid
TB test current
RADT/CADC1
COVID Compliant
Food Safety Certified
Valid Drivers License
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