Professional Profile
Marketing and partnerships professional with 10+ years of experience developing brand strategy, corporate partnerships, and community campaigns for mission-driven organizations and foundations. Expert at building authentic audience connections across a wide range of stakeholders through events, media, social content, and storytelling.
Skilled at identifying objectives, evaluating strategies, and executing plans that drive measurable results, with work recognized by national brands including Subaru, the LA Chargers, and Halara, and featured in Variety and the LA Times.
Resume
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Corporate Partnerships and Brand Strategy Manager
Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
Nov 2021 to Present
Marketing and Media Manager
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Jan 2019 to Oct 2021
Patient Services Coordinator
Island Family Medicine
March 2017 to Sept 2017
Office Manager, Photo Editor
Unique Media & Design
Nov 2014-March 2017
Area Manager
The Bistro at JustBaked
May 2010 to May 2014
Development Associate
Neuberger Museum of Art
Jan 2008 to June 2009
EDUCATION
B.A. Art Management
Purchase College, SUNY
Jan 2008-June 2009
Art Education
SUNY New Paltz
Jan 2008-Dec 2008
A.A. Humanities/Arts
SUNY Orange
Aug 2005-Dec 2007
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Merit Pit Bull Foundation 2014- 2017
Palm Springs Animal Shelter 2017- 2019
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
Critical Thinking
Data-driven strategic planning
Time management
Process improvement
Effective communicator
Dependable & consistent
Proactive
Cost-benefit analysis
TECHNICAL
Adobe Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, InDesign
Microsoft Office
Donor Management - Donor Perfect, Raiser's Edge, Fundraise Up
Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads
Email Marketing - Constant Contact, Mail Chimp
Website Management - Wordpress, Squarespace
Point of Sale - Square, Stripe
Shelter Management - ShelterLuv, PetPoint
FEATURES, CAMPAIGNS, & PARTNERSHIPS
Halara: Experiential Brand Activation and Partnership
LA Magazine: Live Event and Community Activation
LA Chargers: Ongoing Brand Integration and Content Series
Laylo: Product Campaign and Brand Collaboration
NBC Universal Clear the Shelters: National Campaign
Local Brand Activation and Partnership
Variety Magazine: Editorial Feature and Media Placement
LA Chargers: Community Partnership and Literacy Event
Subaru: National Campaign Partnership
Modernism Week: Fundraising Event and Brand Partnership
Modernism Week: Fundraising Event and Brand Partnership
NEWS APPEARANCES
Interview in: LA Times Today: This volunteer’s Instagram saves dogs from L.A. kill shelters
Eye on the Desert discuss a scavenger hunt benefiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Adopt Don’t Shop: Saturday is Clear the Shelters Day at Palm Springs Animal Shelter
A look into the Kitten Foster program at Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Pair of blind, deaf puppies in need of a new home
Valley animal shelters prepare for Fourth of July, offering free microchipping for pets
Palm Springs Animal Shelter sees increase in families giving up pets due to the pandemic, here’s how to help
Podcast Host - The PetSpace Podcast
PetSpace Podcast Ep 1 - Kristen Bell
PetSpace Podcast Ep 2 - Dr. Kwane Stewart aka The Street Vet
PetSpace Podcast Ep 7 - Rita Earl Blackwell
Podcast Guest Appearance
Seed Planter Podcast
INSTAGRAM REELS
Maddie’s Freedom Ride
Highlighting Urgency. ADOPT.
Community Wellness Event
Highlighting long-stay pets
Pay attention to Marty!
FACEBOOK LIVE
July 9 Facebook Live Kennel Tour
