-Worked with senior directors for accounts extending from public affairs to corporate and international crisis communications

-Provided support for account teams, consisting of public policy research,and wrote important media pieces

-Participated in strategic thinking for broad range of domestic and international clients, planned and executed events     

-Collected and organized significant tactical information to promote positive public relations campaigns

-Researched market trends and evaluated competitor pricing and products

-Developed the ability to juggle an array of tasks while under extreme pressure and strict deadlines

Nordstrom, Developmental Leadership Intern, Los Angeles, CA                                                                                  May 2007-August 2007

-Worked closely with departmental mentor, retail buyers, merchandisers, and human resources

-Implemented visual marketing and was consistently awarded top departmental sales

-Attended classes and seminars in Los Angeles for leadership, organization, and corporate culture

Associated Students Program Board, Office Manager, Santa Barbara, CA                                                                September 2005-June 2007

-Facilitated booking talent and venues, established vender relations

-Reviewed press kits and generated reports of formal meetings

-Trained staff and managed scheduling

-Assisted in advertising and overviewed contracts

-Promoted from receptionist to office manager within 9 months

UCSB Department of Communication, Advisor, Santa Barbara, CA                                                                                  June-2006-June 2008

-Advise current and prospective UCSb students and transfers

-Conduct oral presentations, seminars, and compile internet research

-Generate scheduling reports for departmental chair, dean, and professors

-Process transcripts and paperwork with thorough attention to detail

Curves Fitness, Business Internship, Santa Barbara, CA                                                                                                  June 2006-March 2007

-Negotiated contracts, leases, membership fees, and prepared budgets

-Supervised management, increased sales, and implemented new marketing promotions

-Inputted revenue, prepared payroll, streamlined accounting for CPA