Clients
Valued Partnerships & Employers
DÍG en Español
Editor-in-Chief, Long Beach, CA (07/22 - 07/23)
Directed a team of journalists, photographers, students, media staff as well as a PR assistant
Kept important documents and information well organized through G-Suite
Communicated with superiors, the business team and print shop with any issues and changes
Represented the brand/magazine through events and interviews
Solutions Journalism Network
Team Leader Fall 2022-Spring 2023
DÍG en Español members (editorial advisor, solutions journalist, and editor-in-chief) met on a monthly basis with other award winners across the nation to talk about our solutions journalism based stories and how we can improve. I helped lead the DEE team to complete said objective.
LA Chargers Impact Fund
Project Manager, class assignment, remote (Spring 2022)
Helped develop a marketing campaign to help LA chargers Fund Image to improve
Used personal experiences and reviewed case studies on the organization and football team to fully understand said challenges and targeted audiences
Developed a presentation with our collected data as well as presented our social media/marketing plan to help increase positive brand engagement with said targeted audience
SPJ News
Media Member, Washington D.C. ( Oct. 26-30, 2022)
Attended conference events while working with speakers and board members
Created articles & blog posts with social media content that tied to the events (content included Twitter, Instagram and TikTok posts)
Norma Partys
Employee, San Diego, CA (June-July 2011, 2021, 2013, 2018, 2019)
Helping set up and take down events, including party set up and dessert goods
Customer service, handling customers and finances
Volunteering
In my volunteering experiences I've worked for non-profit organizations as a waitress, party attendant, child care, as well as event clean up.
Recently
Background Acting
March 5th, 2024
Amazon Music Bars & Nuggets, Everyset
I worked as an audience member in an episode of Amazon Bars & Nuggets with musical guest GloRilla.
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
French
Beginner
Portuguese
Learning
English
Fluent
Russian
Learning
Arabic
Learning
ASL
Learning
Bachelor's Degree
Public Relations
Cal State Long Beach
Aug 2019 - May 2023
Majored in public relations with an emphasis on journalism, (social) media, and communications.
Long Beach City College
Aug 2023- Dec 2023
I completed one course/semester at LBCC's Automotive Technology program: AUTO 200. This taught me the basic introductory skills and knowledge of tire maintenance and repair, engine oil, electricity, brakes, and HVAC. This class taught me the basics of your average car and how to use an auto shop lift. I also learned the rules and process of servicing a customer at a professional auto shop.
Highlights
NFL KickOff 2022
Alamitos Beach. Took video and audio footage of events, fans and retired football players. Did interviews. Got to see and film artists such as J.Balvin and EARTHGANG.
International Tamale Festival
Got to interview employees and musical talent at the event, such as Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles and La Sonora Dinamita.
SPJ MediaFest22
Won the student media challenge and got to be a part of the team to report on the event and meet and talk to impressive journalists, such as Bill Whitaker and John Quiñones.
Jennette McCurdy Book Press Event
Was invited by the university through my magazine to report on Jennette McCurdy's presentation of her trending autobiography, "I'm Glad My Mom Died.".
Solution's Journalism Network
Won a grant for a year of funding investigated with my team at DÍG en Español to report on the solutions for homelessness in Downtown Long Beach and created our first Bilingual issue. This included holding a townhall meeting with members of the city and activist organizations.
Conferences
I've attended conferences in San Francisco, and Washington D.C.. I enjoyed attending and reporting on the Latina Women Conference at Cal State Long Beach. As well as an NAHJ conference that allowed me to connect with other journalists such as Norma Ribeiro and
LA Chargers Impact Fund
As part of a class project, I was a team project leader in creating a PR package plan for the LA chargers Impact Fund. We got to assess the team's history as well as communicate directly to the family owners of the football team.
DÍG en Español
Worked as both Chief Media Designer and Editor-in-Chief for the magazine. This led me to the majority of my opportunities listed. Most importantly expanding the magazine's media platforms and audience. Created and designed magazines, held town hall meetings, created and edited podcasts and other social media content. Managed and updated website and articles.