* University of Southern California; Annenberg School for Communication, B.A. Communication (August 1999-May 2003)
* M.B. Lamar High School; Business Administration Magnet Program, Houston, TX (August 1995-May 1999)
* Kinkaid/HISD: Math-Science-Engineering Institute; Summer Intensive Program, Houston, TX (May 1995-August 1998)
Sales Associate, Pier 1 Imports: Houston, TX (October 2004 - Present)
Guide customers through the purchasing process of furniture and home decorating items, meeting daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. Assisting customers while processing stock and maintaining store.
Dancer, City Dance Studio – Second Company: Houston, TX (August 2003 – Present)
Performer in a multi-cultural dance company created to bring the many aspects of the dance experience to a wide and diversified audience. Through many energetic and educational performances at Rice University and various local schools we are able to showcase numerous different dance techniques such as jazz, ballet, modern, and hip-hop. Conceived, co-wrote, edited marketing and press material for the company.
Store Associate, Tuesday Morning: Houston, TX (February 2004 – February 2005)
Providing excellent customer service through maintaining a superior store appearance, friendly front desk and cashier help, and assisting customers who need special attention.
Classified Account Executive, Houston Press: Houston, TX (July 2003-November 2003)
Prospect, sign up, and manage new clients, leading them through pricing and placement in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment. Communicate with clients, in-house production department, accounting, and management to meet weekly goals. Conduct research and develop effective proposals to demonstrate to potential client the necessity of our product to their business.
Intern, Flaunt Magazine: Los Angeles, CA (May 2002-December 2002)
Edited and wrote articles and contributor biographies. Kept record of current trends and searched for new trends for features. Updated and maintained contributor database, as well as corresponded with several public relations offices throughout the US. Formatted editorials utilizing QuarkXPress and Microsoft Word. Assisted in coordinating several magazine events ranging from movie releases to art parties in the Hollywood area.
Intern, Out Magazine: Los Angeles, CA (September 2001-December 2001)
Fact-checked most of the articles for the 10/01 through 02/02 issues. Aided in locating several events for the calendar of events. Corresponded witht eh New York office and people featured in the annual "Out 100" list for databse information.
Student Fundraiser, University of Southern California Annual Giving Fund: Los Angeles, CA (February 1999-January 2003)
Personally raised over $30,000.00 for fundraisers supporting scholarships and medical research funds (For Norris Cancer Center and AIDS Research). Hand wrote influential letters to alumni. Aided in training new callers.
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