WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sick Performance Concepts, LLC & Sick Consulting, Pismo Beach, CA: May 2008-Present

Marketing & Promotions Manager /Marketing and Business Development Consultant

• Develop and execute marketing promotions and sales programs for a variety of clients, including restaurants, manufacturers, and service firms
• Responsible for sales process including communications, cold calls, sales trips, lead management, database management, order management, and tradeshows
• Develop marketing and promotional communications including email newsletters, posters, social media, websites, advertisements, and press releases
• Represent company and clients at meetings, tradeshows, events, and interactions with customers

Cal Poly Wheelchair Foundation, Malawi/Peru Senior Project, San Luis Obispo, CA: July 2007-June 2008

Community Relations & Educational Outreach Manager

• Primary liaison to Rotary and other business and service organizations in the community
• Acquired and executed presentations with key groups in the community to inform and gain support
• Organized and executed fundraising events, including the acquisition of in-kind donations and corporate sponsorships
• Funds raised to provide wheelchairs, wells and education ~ $100,000

International Education & Programs, Cal Poly FWS, San Luis Obispo, CA: September 2005-June 2008

Assistant                                                                                                                                                        

• Assisted in marketing activities, including promotional materials and communications
• Assisted in event planning, organization , and advising students

Nautical Bean Espresso Café, San Luis Obispo, CA: September 2006-July 2008

Team Member                                                                                                                                              

• Provided customer service, handled transactions, and assisted in training new team members
• Managed opening and closing activities, including daily cash operations reports, inventory and supply orders

Residence Halls- Trinity/ Cerro Vista, Cal Poly FWS, San Luis Obispo, CA: September 2005-June 2006

Front Desk Assistant                                                                                                                                    

• Guided and advised residents
• Assisted in marketing activities for residence hall events

Pat & Oscar's Restaurant, San Diego, CA:October 2002-August2005

Team Trainer                                                                                                                                                

• Trained and mentored new team members
• Coordinated and executed catering and delivery orders, including serving food at catering events

EDUCATION: 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo                                               June 2008            

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration in Marketing Management                     GPA: 3.55                            

Cal Poly Thai Study Program, Thailand, Spring 2007

Customer Insight Project: American Express

• Conducted Market Attractiveness and Competitive Strengths analysis, focus group, and surveys
• Developed possible actions American Express could take to improve market position

LEADERSHIP / INVOLVEMENT:

• First Baptist Church of SLO: Youth Ministry Leader, October 2005 - Present,
• First Baptist Church of SLO: Vacation Bible School Leader 2006 & 2007, Peru Trip Women's Leader 2009
• Social Services San Luis Obispo County: Foster Parent Retreat, Family Matters, Childcare Provider 2010
• Family Care Network: Event Volunteer 2007-Present
• Cal Poly Vista Host Leader : 2005-2006
• Student Venture Summer Project: Kenya, August 2005