Education
Washburn University, Bachelor of Arts: Creative Advertising. Minor in Biology. Graduation December 2016.
Work Experience
Brand Ambassador
MKTG - San Diego, CA
August 2019 to Present
Interact and actively engage consumers to create a positive and memorable experience and to create positive brand awareness, also encouraging consumers to make concrete purchasing decisions.
Monster Brand Ambassador
Monster Energy - San Diego, CA
March 2019 to Present
Engage with a variety of individuals to actively generate trial of Monster Energy through guerrilla sampling while maintaining brand standards.
Promotional Model & Talent
Freelance - Greater San Diego/Los Angeles area, CA
February 2019 to Present
Assist a variety of clients directly (or) via third-party booking in maximizing their marketing and branding efforts. Recent experience includes representing Jaguar Land Rover via Productions Plus for an exclusive event (4xFAR), acting as an extra in upcoming Netflix film "Between Two Worlds". Provide promotional services for clients such as Jägermeister, Verizon, Ubisoft, Nreal Ltd (CES 2020), Bai Antioxidant Drinks (KAABOO Del Mar 2019) and Eaze (San Diego Pride 2019).
Recent events worked: Fit Expo San Diego, ExpoWest (March) CES 2020, 4xFAR, Supercross, NASCAR Fontana 2020, Twitch Con 2019, Miramar Airshow 2019, Rainbow Six Siege US Nationals (Penn & Teller theater).
Brand Ambassador
GMR Marketing - San Diego, CA
August 2019 to September 2019
Support VISA Contactless Pay deployment program, update branding and signage for a variety of SMB in the San Diego area while upholding and maintaining brand standards. Offered campaign extension in San Diego market for stellar performance.
Graphic Designer & Campaign Specialist
REAL Marketing - San Diego, CA
March 2019 to June 2019
Working directly with diverse client base on their market reports, post cards, propertybrochures, and other products on a fixed or varied rotation schedule. Other duties includeproof-reading, setting up variable data, and prepping files for digital printing.
Marketing Assistant & Video Editor
Studentreasures Publishing, LLC - Topeka, KS
July 2018 to December 2018
Work closely with all members of the marketing team to assist with key projects. Requires superior communication skills. Duties include creating brand-standard video elements and graphic design (web, email, social and print). Additional functions include maintaining social content calendar, planning social posts and organizing marketing events. Produced over 60 videos in 6 months.
Social Media Intern
Jennings Social Media Marketing - Lenexa, KS
February 2018 to March 2018
Responsible for creation and execution of social media strategies that both speak to and inspire client social media audiences through competitive research, social listening, messaging and audience identification. Assist in producing, editing and publishing content that promotes conversation and drives engagement across client channels.
Graphic Designer
Freelance - Topeka, KS
August 2016 to Present
Perform design duties for various organizations, including Topeka Collegiate School and Best Buy Mobile. Design endeavors include brochures, newsletters, flyers, ads, logos, posters and various signage. Contributions to Topeka Collegiate School included creating 2017 Discovery Day invitations, 2016 Annual Fund logo, (now used in various newsletters, emails, print and web media) and 2017 Auction logo.
Drummer & Social Media Specialist
Monk's Wine - Topeka, KS
January 2010 to Present
Duties include playing drums and percussion for musical trio Monk’s Wine as well as creating promotion for reunion show utilizing graphic design (both print and web media) and Facebook (involving use of analytics and scheduling posts).
Asst. Director/Producer Intern at City4 News
CITY OF TOPEKA - Topeka, KS
March 2017 to August 2017
Helped to direct live city council meetings for City4 Cablecast. Other duties included setting up and tearing down equipment such as cameras and audio systems, graphic design and posting content to Social Media outlets.
Bikeshare Associate
Topeka Metro - Topeka, KS
September 2015 to December 2016
In addition to basic tasks including changing batteries and balancing bike stations, other duties included promoting bikeshare program through public relations, graphic design and other marketing strategies such as event tabling and video production.
Marketing Intern
Topeka Metro - Topeka, KS
May 2016 to July 2016
Duties included composing newsletters, utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite for design and video editing, photography, public relations and outreach.
Student Trainee (Food Service Worker)
Topeka VA Medical Center - Topeka, KS
September 2013 to September 2015
Learned to work and communicate effectively with veterans from all walks of life. Other duties included making and delivering specific meals to patients based on their dietary needs.
Writer & Photographer
Washburn University - Topeka, KS
April 2015 to August 2015
Effectively performed media related tasks including gathering information for news stories, editing, writing and photography.
CSA (Customer Service Associate)
Men's Wearhouse - Topeka, KS
March 2009 to August 2013
Provided excellent customer service that went beyond job requirements, including communicating effectively to book weddings and to help management close sales.
Achievements
Doubled sales for Ubisoft during 2019 Rainbow Six Siege national tournament
Top performer during Visa Contactless Pay San Diego campaign
Produced over 60 videos in 6 months with previous employer
Assisted in drafting pitch deck for procurement of investors for notable musician
Increased traffic and post reach by 85% for Monk's Wine Facebook page
Effectively redesigned 'How to Ride' high school brochures for Topeka Metro
Received 'Employee of the Month' award with previous employer
Placed 2nd in Nall Speak Off competition at Washburn University
Placed 56 out of 3,000+ music producers in Cover Me Zedd remix contest
Member of Delta Chi fraternity
Washburn University, Bachelor of Arts: Creative Advertising. Minor in Biology. Graduation December 2016.
Work Experience
Brand Ambassador
MKTG - San Diego, CA
August 2019 to Present
Interact and actively engage consumers to create a positive and memorable experience and to create positive brand awareness, also encouraging consumers to make concrete purchasing decisions.
Monster Brand Ambassador
Monster Energy - San Diego, CA
March 2019 to Present
Engage with a variety of individuals to actively generate trial of Monster Energy through guerrilla sampling while maintaining brand standards.
Promotional Model & Talent
Freelance - Greater San Diego/Los Angeles area, CA
February 2019 to Present
Assist a variety of clients directly (or) via third-party booking in maximizing their marketing and branding efforts. Recent experience includes representing Jaguar Land Rover via Productions Plus for an exclusive event (4xFAR), acting as an extra in upcoming Netflix film "Between Two Worlds". Provide promotional services for clients such as Jägermeister, Verizon, Ubisoft, Nreal Ltd (CES 2020), Bai Antioxidant Drinks (KAABOO Del Mar 2019) and Eaze (San Diego Pride 2019).
Recent events worked: Fit Expo San Diego, ExpoWest (March) CES 2020, 4xFAR, Supercross, NASCAR Fontana 2020, Twitch Con 2019, Miramar Airshow 2019, Rainbow Six Siege US Nationals (Penn & Teller theater).
Brand Ambassador
GMR Marketing - San Diego, CA
August 2019 to September 2019
Support VISA Contactless Pay deployment program, update branding and signage for a variety of SMB in the San Diego area while upholding and maintaining brand standards. Offered campaign extension in San Diego market for stellar performance.
Graphic Designer & Campaign Specialist
REAL Marketing - San Diego, CA
March 2019 to June 2019
Working directly with diverse client base on their market reports, post cards, propertybrochures, and other products on a fixed or varied rotation schedule. Other duties includeproof-reading, setting up variable data, and prepping files for digital printing.
Marketing Assistant & Video Editor
Studentreasures Publishing, LLC - Topeka, KS
July 2018 to December 2018
Work closely with all members of the marketing team to assist with key projects. Requires superior communication skills. Duties include creating brand-standard video elements and graphic design (web, email, social and print). Additional functions include maintaining social content calendar, planning social posts and organizing marketing events. Produced over 60 videos in 6 months.
Social Media Intern
Jennings Social Media Marketing - Lenexa, KS
February 2018 to March 2018
Responsible for creation and execution of social media strategies that both speak to and inspire client social media audiences through competitive research, social listening, messaging and audience identification. Assist in producing, editing and publishing content that promotes conversation and drives engagement across client channels.
Graphic Designer
Freelance - Topeka, KS
August 2016 to Present
Perform design duties for various organizations, including Topeka Collegiate School and Best Buy Mobile. Design endeavors include brochures, newsletters, flyers, ads, logos, posters and various signage. Contributions to Topeka Collegiate School included creating 2017 Discovery Day invitations, 2016 Annual Fund logo, (now used in various newsletters, emails, print and web media) and 2017 Auction logo.
Drummer & Social Media Specialist
Monk's Wine - Topeka, KS
January 2010 to Present
Duties include playing drums and percussion for musical trio Monk’s Wine as well as creating promotion for reunion show utilizing graphic design (both print and web media) and Facebook (involving use of analytics and scheduling posts).
Asst. Director/Producer Intern at City4 News
CITY OF TOPEKA - Topeka, KS
March 2017 to August 2017
Helped to direct live city council meetings for City4 Cablecast. Other duties included setting up and tearing down equipment such as cameras and audio systems, graphic design and posting content to Social Media outlets.
Bikeshare Associate
Topeka Metro - Topeka, KS
September 2015 to December 2016
In addition to basic tasks including changing batteries and balancing bike stations, other duties included promoting bikeshare program through public relations, graphic design and other marketing strategies such as event tabling and video production.
Marketing Intern
Topeka Metro - Topeka, KS
May 2016 to July 2016
Duties included composing newsletters, utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite for design and video editing, photography, public relations and outreach.
Student Trainee (Food Service Worker)
Topeka VA Medical Center - Topeka, KS
September 2013 to September 2015
Learned to work and communicate effectively with veterans from all walks of life. Other duties included making and delivering specific meals to patients based on their dietary needs.
Writer & Photographer
Washburn University - Topeka, KS
April 2015 to August 2015
Effectively performed media related tasks including gathering information for news stories, editing, writing and photography.
CSA (Customer Service Associate)
Men's Wearhouse - Topeka, KS
March 2009 to August 2013
Provided excellent customer service that went beyond job requirements, including communicating effectively to book weddings and to help management close sales.
Achievements
Doubled sales for Ubisoft during 2019 Rainbow Six Siege national tournament
Top performer during Visa Contactless Pay San Diego campaign
Produced over 60 videos in 6 months with previous employer
Assisted in drafting pitch deck for procurement of investors for notable musician
Increased traffic and post reach by 85% for Monk's Wine Facebook page
Effectively redesigned 'How to Ride' high school brochures for Topeka Metro
Received 'Employee of the Month' award with previous employer
Placed 2nd in Nall Speak Off competition at Washburn University
Placed 56 out of 3,000+ music producers in Cover Me Zedd remix contest
Member of Delta Chi fraternity