Creative and results-driven professional with 4+ years of experience in communications, project management, and content creation. Passionate about blending analytical insight with innovative design and storytelling to drive impactful change.

EXPERIENCE

The RealReal, Benefits Analyst - San Francisco, CA
April 2022 - Present

Manage a $10M+ budget and craft strategic communications to enhance employee engagement with benefits programs
Write and design internal content and campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop reporting
Identify opportunities to optimize benefits offerings and reduce costs by $100K through creative solutions
Plan and execute on-site benefits events

El Centro de La Raza, Benefits Navigator - Seattle, WA
November 2020 - May 2022

Created bilingual social media marketing campaigns to increase community engagement
Developed creative outreach strategies that resonated with diverse audiences, ensuring accessibility and engagement with critical aid programs

Paige Marie Locke Designs, Interior Design Assistant - Sonoma, CA
July 2021 - December 2021

Assisted in the design and coordination of three high-end residential renovation projects, contributing creative input to aesthetic choices, layouts, and furniture selection.
Utilized project management tools to track design progress, collaborate with vendors, and manage budgets, ensuring a seamless execution of design visions.

EDUCATION

Seattle University, International Studies & Spanish - Seattle, WA
September 2016 - June 2020
Department of International Studies, Department of Modern Languages
GPA: 3.6 - Semester abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2018

CONTACT

Email
Instagram
LinkedIn

SKILLS

Content creation & editing
Presentation design
Project Management Software
Data analysis & reporting
Copywriting & Storytelling
Video Editing (Final Cut Pro, CapCut)
Internal communications
Cross-functional collaboration
Vendor management
Budget management
Event planning
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite
Salesforce
Adobe Creative Suite

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