Work History
August 2010 – Present
Creative Marketing Specialist
Freelance
Creative Marketing Specialist
Freelance
I currently offer independent contract work as a marketing specialist for various clients. I manage client websites and social media platforms, implement and execute marketing strategies and campaigns, and conduct digital audits to draw recommendations regarding brand optimization.
October 2018 – June 2019
Social Media Specialist
Ililewa Companies
Social Media Specialist
Ililewa Companies
I worked as a Social Media Specialist for Ililewa Companies’ subsidiary fragrance company, Identity Narrative. I created compelling visualization for the company’s social media profiles that averaged engagement of 1,000 unique users per post. I also worked with their marketing team to optimize scheduled content across all platforms to coincide with future marketing and product launches.
October 2018 – March 2019
Digital Media Specialist
Harvard Oaks Enterprises Inc.
Digital Media Specialist
Harvard Oaks Enterprises Inc.
I created and oversaw a blog service platform called Our Blogging Life. The platform served for the purpose of cultivating a community of bloggers via a forum alongside pre-made blog templates that I developed for sale. Alongside these services, we also provided consultation with current clients aiding in the development of marketing strategies to raise awareness for their new blog service, including SEO integration, email campaigns, and digital advertisement.
September 2012 – June 2014
Assistant Choral Conductor
University of California, Irvine
Assistant Choral Conductor
University of California, Irvine
As an undergraduate music student, I served a two-year apprenticeship in conducting. Not only did I develop leadership experience by rehearsing and musically directing the educational ensembles at the University of California, Irvine’s choral department, but I was also responsible for recruiting ensemble members, reserving rehearsal rooms for each ensemble, and advertising and marketing ensemble concerts and events. In 2014, I was one of the key figures in charge of organizing an international tour for a choir competition in Slovakia.
Education
August 2021 – December 2023
Masters of Business and Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Masters of Business and Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Specialization in entrepreneurship and marketing
2017 – 2018
Bachelor of Arts
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts
University of Illinois at Chicago
Magna cum laude
Specialization in classical voice
2015 – 2016
Music Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Music Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Specialization in choral music
2012 – 2014
Music
University of California, Irvine
Music
University of California, Irvine
Specialization in classical voice
General Skills
Communication
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Writing
Microsoft Office
Project Management
Data Analysis & Analytics
Developer Skills
Html5 & CSS3
CSS3
PHP
WordPress/CMS
SEO/SEM
SQL
UI & UX
CRM & SCM
Design Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Logic Pro X
Typography
Final Cut Pro
Organizations
zanadiMusical Band
As the lead vocalist of the three-piece band, I also work on the development of our visual brand both for the group and our content. This includes our logo, website, color palette, imagery, and videos. I am also the music producer.
Mu Phi EpsilonMusic Business Fraternity
University of California, Irvine
Delta Sigma Chapter
Founding Member, Public Relations Chair 2014-2015
Men in BlaqueMen’s Vocal Ensemble
As a member of the California-based male vocal ensemble, Men in Blaque, I have taken on the responsibility of maintaining their website and self-hosted cloud portal.