Organizational Communications Strategist

The Contingent

2023 - Present

My responsibilities include:

• Strategic National Expansion: Led communication efforts for The Contingent’s national growth, highlighting innovative solutions to improve child welfare recruitment processes and establishing partnerships in new jurisdictions.

• Tailored Stakeholder Messaging: Developed and refined sales materials and processes to effectively communicate product value to diverse audiences, including state agencies, funders, and nonprofits.

• Business Development Leadership: Drove growth initiatives by aligning organizational goals with impactful communication strategies, fostering engagement with key stakeholders.

Communications Director

Multnomah Athletic Foundation

2024 — Present

My responsibilities include:

• Expanded Program Access: Led inclusive outreach strategies to connect underserved and diverse communities in Portland with scholarships and youth programs, resulting in increased engagement and applications.

• Amplified Community Impact: Developed storytelling campaigns and digital content that highlighted the foundation’s mission, growing visibility and strengthening connections with local partners and stakeholders.

• Equity-Focused Communications: Ensured all messaging and materials were culturally responsive and accessible, reflecting Portland's diverse communities and fostering broader participation.

Communications Coordinator

Latino Network

2021 — 2023

My responsibilities included:

• Social Media Management: Oversaw social media platforms to ensure relevance, foster community engagement, and align with organizational goals.

• Data-Driven Audience Growth: Leveraged analytics to understand digital audiences, increasing followers by 12% in ten months and enhancing brand awareness through strategic marketing.

• Performance Benchmarking: Established metrics to measure the impact of social media and email marketing, producing detailed progress reports to inform strategy.

• Compelling Storytelling: Crafted high-quality stories for a quarterly email newsletter, managing its design and distribution to maximize audience impact.

• Bilingual Media Relations: Managed relationships with English and Spanish-speaking outlets, crafting press releases and story pitches to expand visibility.

Digital Marketing Volunteer

Dancewire

2023 — 2024

My responsibilities included:

• Created short-form video content on social media platforms to promote events and organizational mission

• Create and edit copy for all emails, social media posts, and website

• Build out LinkedIn presence to reach the targeted audience for career development services

Senior Resettlement Intern

International Rescue Committee

2020

My responsibilities included:

• Created written content to aid advocacy efforts for lobbying for immigration and asylum reform

• Utilized communications and interpretation skills to aid Spanish-speaking clients with job interviews and public service appointments, resulting in a 100% job placement rate

• Provided project guidance and reviews for a team of interns, ensuring successful outcomes