My core strengths swirl around Social Media, UGC, Sales, Marketing and Public Relations. Industries served include Broadcasting, Advertising, Finance, Insurance, Law and Politics. Unparalleled mastery of building and maintaining social networks, SAAS, internet marketing, online ad networks, and the ins and outs of SEO/SEM. Depth of knowledge in all areas of protocol, professional discretion and confidentiality. Excellent people person and company spokesperson.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
May, 2009 - present: Owner, ValenciaPR
PR/Marketing for tech, media, broadcast, finance and nonprofits. Focus on digital PR, social media integration, business development support. Co-administer Social Media Breakfast (Madison), serve as "Queen of Fun" for Madison Social Media Club board, and with Madison Entrepreneur's Club. Clients include:
Client placements include Broadcasting & Cable, Broadcast Engineering, TVNewscheck, WTMJ4, NYTimes and Oprah.
Director of Marketing and PR, Broadcast Interactive Media, October 2006 – May 2009, Madison, WI: Marketing and Public Relations, Online Reputation Management, Social Media manager for technology company working with traditional local media (hosting websites and revenue programs). Managed publicity of YouNews™ (now in more than 70 markets with more than 70k registered users). Initially responsible for individual and group station acquisition, increased client base by 40% in 12 months, with revenues exceeding $1m. Created and maintained marketing and PR database. Planned, attended and hosted Trade Shows, re-launched and maintained corporate website, wrote press releases and other corporate communications. Also trained as Local Sales Manager, responsible for training Account Executives and group presentations to local advertisers nationwide.
Small Business Development Consultant, Valencia Creative, August 2003 – present, Madison, WI
Advertising, marketing, and public relations. Projects include:
Direct Mail copy
Web copy
Business Plan writing
Proofreading, Script writing, Ad sales copy
Network and Database Administration
Training
Event Planning and Hosting
Cyberaoke.com karaoke 5 nights/week in Dane County (dba Mad Music LLC)
Sales & Marketing Supervisor, Humana, Inc., August 2002–August 2003, Madison, WI. Recruitment, retention, staffing and supervision of 30 FTEs; daily, weekly, monthly sales reporting; wrote training materials and accompanying technical guides.
Client Development Executive, PharmacyOneSource.com, March 2001–September 2001, Madison, WI. Inside sales and marketing of internet advertising; development of online company profiles; copy for internet and print advertising (for print affiliate, PharmacyWeek); sales, tech and customer service support training, including technical writing and documentation.
Legal Assistant, Jenner & Block, March 1998-October 1998, Chicago, IL
Executive support of senior partner. Legal research, trial preparation and administration in business litigation, telecommunications, intellectual property, civil and criminal litigation, and capital punishment; contributed to and proofread briefs and other legal documents.
Legal Assistant, Office of the Governor, June 1996-March 1998, Madison, WI
Coordinated legal department functions with State legislators, Cabinet members, constituents, and local, state and federal elected officials and business leaders regarding: policy, legislation and bill passage, pardons and extraditions, judgeships, special elections and Executive Orders; extensive public relations and press work.
EDUCATION
Madison Media Institute, Madison, WI, January-September 1999, Radio & TV Broadcasting
State of Wisconsin, Licensed Preneed Counselor, Life, Accident & Health (lapsed)
MiraCosta College, Carlsbad, CA, 1988–1990, Business Administration program
McFarland H.S, McFarland, WI, May 1990, High School Diploma
Secretary, Executive Board, PAMANA (Philippine Association of Madison and Neighbouring Areas)
Ross B. Bricker, Partner, Jenner & Block: 312.923.4524
Christopher Speece, Insurance Sales: 608.446.2127
Tommy G. Thompson, former US DHSS Secretary and Governor, State of Wisconsin, Executive Office: 608.266.1212