It Starts with a Story
What’s up! Thanks for stopping by. I’m a communications professional with over eight years of experience in public relations and more than six years in marketing — all rooted in a passion for storytelling that builds connection.
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Whether it’s building community through outreach, amplifying a brand through media and marketing strategy or connecting with people through story-driven content, my work always comes back to one thing: people.
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From my current role with the Chicago Bears to past work with Univision and other organizations, I’ve had the chance to shape stories that resonate with diverse audiences and strengthen brands.
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Feel free to explore my work , and reach out if you’d like to connect.
Professional CV
Past Experience
No one starts out as a professional, we all grow into our passions through curiosity, learning and hands-on experience. I’ve been lucky to build mine through both formal education and real-world opportunities that challenged me to grow.
Scroll down to check out where I’ve been and what I’ve learned along the way.
October 2021 - Present
Chicago Bears: Corporate Communication Assistant
• Serve as the primary point of contact for press releases, media advisories, interview requests with Bears staff and executives and media credentialing. Written over 500 press releases, both in English and Spanish.
• Support sponsorship, community and marketing initiatives by securing earned media through story pitching, press event coordination, interview facilitation and reporter relationship building.
• Track and analyze media coverage to evaluate communication effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proactively coordinate with cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders to ensure streamlined and consistent messaging for simultaneous projects, ensuring effective communication and alignment with organizational goals.
• Produce weekly in-season newsletters highlighting the Bears’ community impact and charitable efforts. Averaging 17 newsletters per in-season.
• Manage and create content for the Chicago Bears’ LinkedIn page, crafting storytelling pieces from business and community lenses to enhance sponsorship and partnership value.
• Collaborate with a global marketing agency to drive media outreach for the Bears’ International Home Marketing Areas in the UK and Spain, expanding brand reach and fan engagement abroad.
• Primary translator for Spanish communications.
• Create professional development opportunities for high school and college journalism students, promoting access and equity in the sports industry.
May 2019 - September 2021
Univision: Board Operator
Chicago
• More than a year experience in radio & television industry.
• Executing any sports games on air, remotes live call ins, live mixes.
• Collaborating with On Air Talent, Traffic and Production Department.
• Accurately check commercials, PSAs, and all Promotional units as they air.
October 2018 - March 2020
GT Universe: Project Coordinator
Forest Park
• Coordinating project schedules, events, resources, equipment, and information.
• Ensuring that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves.
• Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, plans, recaps, and reports
• Handled and created most of all GT Universe’s Social Media marketing content
Forest Park: August 2016 - October 2019
GT Universe: Event Manager
Forest Park
• Planned and coordinated year-round customer events for Jewel-Osco throughout Chicagoland.
• Supervised and motivated brand ambassadors/staff members to achieve daily goals and tasks.
• Created and maintained relationships with store team leaders and potential partner brands.
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September 2016 - May 2018
Uic: Radio Personality
Chicago
• Prepared and presented up to date topics on sports & world-wide news going on in the world.
• Hosted live radio broadcasts about motivational and inspirational topics toward UIC students.
• Created useful and engaging content for UIC's Radio Social Media
June 2015 - December 2015
SPORTalk: Digital Sport Promoter
Chicago
• Promoted/advertised SPORTalk‘s smartphone app through various social medias platform.
• Published sports content/information for SPORTalk’s app/website.
• Interacted with sports fanatics during live sports games/events.
• Managed Chicago Bulls & Chicago White Sox content on SPORTalk's twitter accounts.
June 2014 - August 2014
LuciTech: Assistant Manager
Moroleon, Gto. Mexico
• Manage daily schedule.
• Visit competitors’ stores to gather information, (such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise).
• Attract customers by displaying ideas using marketing and advertising skills.
• Report daily reports to the manager of employees performances and business profits on daily basis.
May 2013 - August 2013
Eckenhoff Saunders Architecture: Intern
Chicago
• Assisted and support professional architects with design projects.
• Created/Designed three-dimensional models (such as furniture and buildings) by using RevitCity, AutoCAD and Photoshop software.
• Organized project files.
• Analyzed/edited small measure
Education & Volunteer Experience
Knowledge is Key!
September 2009 - June 2013
University of Illinois in Chicago
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a concentration in Promotions and Communication.
August 2013 - May 2018
Curie Metropolitan High School
Graduated with High School Diploma with a 4.2 Overall GPA. Majored Architecture
Warriors Of Peace: Leadership Coordinator
• Motivated and mentored more than 500 struggling teens ages 12-17 from the Gage Park community.• Created unity events, activities, and leadership programs.• Discussed on social issues and civil rights identify solutions to improve the community
November 2016 - December 2019
Jeremiah Youth Group: Coodinator
• Motivated and mentored struggling young adults ages 17-25 from the Gage Park community.• Created unity events, activities, and leadership programs.• Discussed on social issues and civil rights identify solutions to improve the community.• Hosted annual retreat for young adult to learn more about themselves.​
May 2012 - June 2018
Skills
General Computer Skills: Microsoft Programs, Canva, Adobe Programs
Artificial Intelligence Services: ChatGPT, Open AI, Gemini, etc.
Media Monitoring Services: Meltwater, Critical Mention
Language Skills: Native in Spanish, Fluent in English, Basic in French
Social Media Knowledge: Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+, Snapchat, LinkedIn
Intangible Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Organization, Leadership, Motivation, Ability to work under pressure, Adaptability, Creativity, Photography, Video Editing
