Eager to contribute excellent public/media relations and communication skills toward supporting

The Orlando Magic in maximizing fan base, revenue growth, and team popularity.  

 

 

         Motivated, enthusiastic, engaging and highly results-focused with strong multi-tasking skills.

         Possess a Bachelor s Degree in Business and Communications and considerable experience in news reporting, media relations, and public/community relations.

         Adept at writing, fact-checking, editing, and strategic message development and execution.

         Extremely detail-driven, flexible, and able to effectively adapt communication style to connect with diverse audiences.

         Self-directed, resourceful, diplomatic and dependable with a solid reputation for integrity and keen attention to deadlines and accuracy. 

         Proven capabilities in coordinating complex projects and driving collaborative efforts between multi-disciplinary personnel.

         Significant experience in meeting facilitation and delivering presentations.

         Outstanding computer/software skills include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), QuickBooks and PeopleSoft.

         Intermediate-level skills in Spanish.

 

 

Mitsubishi Power Systems Alliance (contracted through Express Employment), Orlando, FL, 2010

Business Analyst C Field Services (temporary)

• Efficiently supported accounting and project management functions by preparing invoices and debit memos, contributing to monthly closings, and identifying strategies to reduce expenses.
• Partnered with field service engineers to develop and implement monitoring and troubleshooting solutions.

 

AI Consulting, Ocala, FL, 2009 to 2010

Public Relations / Marketing Intern C Juliette Falls Golf Community

Tourist Development Intern C Marion County Sports Commission  

• Performed broad-scope marketing and PR functions inclusive of online marketing strategies, special event planning, press release writing, promotions coordination and community relations initiatives.
• Applied sharp creativity toward contributing to design and development of visually-appealing and compelling marketing materials.
• Analyzed, tracked and monitored effectiveness of marketing strategies and tools.
• Collaboratively planned and organized various sporting events.

 

SPX Dehydration, Ocala, FL, 2007 to 2009

Accounts Payable Administrator

• Managed accurate and timely vendor payments while ensuring consistent adherence to budget.
• Fostered, nurtured and maintained strong and cooperative relationships with vendors, vital to expediting product shipments and issue resolution.
• Recovered thousands of dollars for company by uncovering employee fraud and identifying flaw in  auditing procedures which allowed for system abuse.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

FedEx Freight East Inc., Ocala & Orlando, FL, 2003 to 2006

Office Associate / Customer Service Professional

• Actively contributed to coordinating highly efficient business operations by coordinating movement of freight and equipment with dispatchers, scheduling delivery appointments, managing driver logs and payroll, and meticulously preparing comprehensive reports and documents.
• Presented with three "Star Awards" for providing exceptional customer service.

 

Cingular Wireless Call Center, Ocala, FL, 2001 to 2003

Office Manager

• Drove seamless business efforts and communication among manufacturers and manufacturer agents, retailers, and third-party technical vendors.
• Spearheaded accounts payable, inventory control, expense reporting, budget administration, and training of new department hires.
• Successfully handled special projects for Vice President such as organizing quarterly budget presentations and meetings, and orchestrating fundraising events.
• Championed multiple process improvements which measurably streamlined operations and elevated departmental productivity.

 

United Parcel Service, Ocala, FL, 1999 to 2000

Office Manager

• Steered efficient and cost-effective office operations by precisely tracking packages, maintaining files, gathering information, and delegating tasks to new hires.

 

WSKY Radio State / Entercom Communications, Ocala, FL, 1999

News Reporter

• Covered and reported local news for radio station, leveraging keen communication skills to draft and edit scripts, represent company on-air and at events, and facilitate regular meetings.
• Cultivated solid relationships with the City Police Department, Sheriff's Office, City Counsel, and County Commissioners.

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Business & Communications (in progress), University of Phoenix

 

Associate of Arts, Saint Leo University

 

 

Florida Public Relations Association

 

Emerging Leaders of Ocala

 

Orlando Young Professionals