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Education

Valparaiso University

Television Production, B.A.

Gained hands-on experience with camera operation, Adobe Premiere Pro video editing, and visual storytelling.
Interned at NBC Universal for a daytime talk show that focused on issues of interest to women. My role as an intern included assisting with behind-the-scenes operations, live audience coordination, research, and general production tasks.

Grossmont College

Cross-Media Journalism, A.S.

Studied journalism, interviewing, video production, script writing, and media research.
During my journalism internship I wrote hard news articles for a weekly community newspaper with a 32,500-copy circulation serving San Diego’s East County. Continued freelancing after internship ended.

Work Experience

Media & Marketing Manager

Family-owned garden center, 7 years

Designed all in-house marketing materials for print, digital, and event use.
Created and placed radio and print advertisements; managed relationships with media outlets.
Implemented marketing strategies to support rotating inventory and seasonal goals.
Initiated and led plant-themed community outreach programs to boost company visibility.
Maintained company website and social media platforms.
Assisted with daily operations across all areas of the business, including sales assistance, plant care, and general upkeep.

Key Skills: Social Media Content Creation, Mailchimp Email Marketing, WordPress Website Management, Community Engagement, Marketing Design, Advertising, Administrative Support

Purchasing Assistant

Regional office of a national grocery retailer, 4 years

Assisted with the placement and tracking of refrigerated inventory orders for a high-volume distribution warehouse.
Collaborated with suppliers and logistics to resolve delivery and invoicing issues.
Supported the Director of Purchasing with analyzing internal reports to identify and improve on areas of loss and inefficiency.
Worked with warehouse teams to maintain optimal stock levels.

Key Skills: Order Processing, Administrative Support, Inventory Control, Supplier Coordination, Data Analysis

Administrative Office Temp

National professional staffing firm, 3 years

Provided administrative support to a variety of corporate businesses and law firms.
Handled receptionist duties such as answering phones, greeting clients, and managing appointment scheduling.
Performed office tasks including filing, data entry, document preparation, and email correspondence.
Supported legal offices by transcribing case notes and maintaining organized case files.
Adapted quickly to new environments, demonstrating strong professionalism and organizational skills across diverse office settings.

Key Skills: Office Administration, Receptionist Duties, Legal Transcription, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Adaptability, Client Communication

Student Media Experience

Served multiple roles between two college campus publications

Advertising Manager – Managed 20+ ads per issue, developed and executed ad campaigns, and tracked financial transactions.
Entertainment Editor- Designed and edited the entertainment section using Adobe InDesign.
Online, news, & features Editor– Placed and edited content on the publication’s website. Designed the news and features sections.

Key Skills: Ad Management, Page Design, Print & Digital Publishing, Adobe InDesign, Team Leadership, Copyediting,