1706 Notorous Street, Apt. 6, Sacramento CA 95811 Cell: (999) 444-5555- rcortado@coldmail.com
Professional Summary
Highly driven communications professional with a broad range of experience in developing strategic plans to increase engagement, raise awareness, and fortify community relations. Demonstrated ability to develop analytical tools to improve online platform metrics analysis, combined with the ability to design innovative marketing and operations plans to maximize reach. Seeking to leverage background and experience to take next career step with a respected organization that rewards hard work, talent, and success.
Core Qualifications
Public Relations Communications Event Coordination Social Media Management Strategic Planning Relationship Building
Education
Masters of Arts : Communication Studies, Critical & Cultural Studies, 2015 California State University Sacramento, CA Currently pursuing Peer Counseling Certification Bachelor of Arts : Communication Studies, Intercultural/International Studies (cum laude), 2009 California State University Sacramento, CA Dean’s Honor List Associate of Arts : Photojournalism and Digital Photography, 2007 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
Relevant Professional Experience
January 2014 to Current Chab Dai International Sacramento , CA International Communications Assistant Develop innovative marketing strategies and operation plans to sustain online community platform raising awareness of anti-human trafficking; design email campaigns and communiqués for distribution to platform subscribers and community contacts. Maximize online platform by setting measurable goals, evaluating Web analytics, and defining strategy ethos/logos; continuously develop new tools for online platform. Foster relationships with community to raise awareness and create informed action; attend Department of Justice and Coalition meetings to grow professional network and build strategic partnerships. Leverage social media to engage community and promote company’s online platform; manage and maintain organizational blog. Contribute to promotional media collateral development, including layout and copywriting. Collaborate with leadership to execute research projects, gauging campaign impact and growing volunteer opportunities. Successfully recruited 200 online community members. September 2012 to June 2013 California State University – Communications Department Sacramento, CA Undergraduate Internship Communications Coordinator (1/2013 6/2013) Managed 330+ communications internship opportunities on department website; administered database to manage credit hours, contracts, student pre-requisites, and reports for 108+ students. Validated internship credibility; contacted organizations to verify accountability and accuracy. Ensured students were paired with internships aligning to their interests and area of study. Spearheaded introductory meetings and held office hours to provide academic and internship support.