Experience
PR / Communications Manager
ZGF Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 2002–2017
Joined as first PR / Communications Coordinator for the firm’s Los Angeles office, then was promoted after taking on increasing responsibilities. Ultimately became a firm-wide resource for public relations initiatives, awards, conference strategy, and photo shoot coordination.
Corporate Communications Specialist
Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, 1996–2001
Served as the sole Corporate Communications team member in the Los Angeles office for five years. Advanced the firm’s standing through media relations strategy and outreach.
Marketing Coordinator
Black & Veach, Los Angeles, CA, 1995–1996
Proposal coordinator for the firm’s Los Angeles office. Oversaw the development of marketing proposals, was a liaison with headquarter office in Kansas City, facilitated the proposal review process, and guided proposal production.
Office Manager / Marketing Coordinator
DMJM, Honolulu, HI, 1988–1992
Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions and staff. Also supported office principal in proposal production, and helped grow the office from seven to 30 staff members.
Experience
PR / Communications Manager
ZGF Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 2002–2017
Joined as first PR / Communications Coordinator for the firm’s Los Angeles office, then was promoted after taking on increasing responsibilities. Ultimately became a firm-wide resource for public relations initiatives, awards, conference strategy, and photo shoot coordination.
Corporate Communications Specialist
Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, 1996–2001
Served as the sole Corporate Communications team member in the Los Angeles office for five years. Advanced the firm’s standing through media relations strategy and outreach.
Marketing Coordinator
Black & Veach, Los Angeles, CA, 1995–1996
Proposal coordinator for the firm’s Los Angeles office. Oversaw the development of marketing proposals, was a liaison with headquarter office in Kansas City, facilitated the proposal review process, and guided proposal production.
Office Manager / Marketing Coordinator
DMJM, Honolulu, HI, 1988–1992
Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions and staff. Also supported office principal in proposal production, and helped grow the office from seven to 30 staff members.