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EVENTS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Feb 2025 - Present

Freelance Marketing Consultant

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Self-Employed

* Deliver donor pitch deck containing mission statement, growth goals, and call to action for new donors
* Deliver brand deck highlighting community focus with copywriting, visual design, and sector analysis
* Execute email marketing campaigns targeting repeat donor base and community partnerships

* Develop organizational standards across marketing materials and contact lists for non-profit health client

Aug 2024 - Present

Lead Event Coordinator

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Google via Cognizant Technology Solutions

* Act as point of contact for communications with Google program managers and Cognizant manager

* Develop standardized operating procedures to improve workflow and cross-departmental efficiency

* Streamline guest government compliance process, reducing manual workload by over 90% per event

* Lead planning meetings and present data-led recap reports to SVPs, directors, and program managers

* Implement agile improvements based on event recap report, stakeholder feedback, and guest survey data
* Document and train team on automation of manual data entry processes with Google Sheets formulas

* Collaboratively outline and implement new event accessibility standards across Google team

Jun 2023 - Aug 2024

Event Coordinator

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Google via Cognizant Technology Solutions

* Manage project plan, budget, task timeline, website and recap report for multiple concurring events

* Manage guest data via registration form, guest list database, and leads reports for 500+ attendees annually
* Collaborate with cross-functional global teams such as research, ethics and compliance, and marketing

* Supervise on-site event needs, including check-in, badge printing/distribution, setup, and speaker needs

* Draft and collect government compliance forms, visa support letters, photo releases from guests

* Liaise between facilities, venues, and third-party vendors, for international workshops and events

* Execute guest and speaker communication timeline to secure RSVPs and share key event details
* Coordinate travel and transportation logistics for guests in collaboration with third party vendors

* Advertise research opportunities and events at Google booth brand activations during tech conferences

* Build Google Slides presentations using Google branding guidelines for workshops and conference booths

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

Program Coordinator

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Google via Cognizant Technology Solutions

* Increased newsletter open rate by 40% via diversified articles, funding opportunities, and enhanced copy
* Trained three team members on Google Sheets data visualization and formula-based data automation
* Overhauled organizational system and implemented data cleaning procedures in Google Sheets

* Analyze data for 500+ grant applications in Google Sheets using pivot tables and custom formulas

Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

Lead Marketing & Operations Intern

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UT TOWER Fellows Program

* Manage program coordinator’s calendar and meetings with high level donors and university officials

* Managed Salesforce CRM client database and VIP donor database for seasonal marketing campaigns

* Modernized marketing materials including the website, brochures, and presentations

* Wrote tailored email copy to high-importance donor leads for email marketing campaigns

* Supervised weekly events, including hosting college deans, event setup, and running event AV needs

Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

Audio Visual Technician Assistant

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Thompson Conference Center

* Tested and troubleshot audiovisual tools for socially distanced in-person events weekly

* Edited virtual meeting recordings for clarity and conciseness in Adobe Premiere Pro

* Provided virtual meeting technical support on Zoom

Sep 2018 - May 2020

Administrative Associate

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Thompson Conference Center

* Liaised with clients, vendors, and facilities daily, recording information in event management database

* Researched and compiled competing event centers’ facilities and pricing information in Excel
* Tracked and analyzed 2+ years of client leads data with Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables

ENTERTAINMENT

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Film Publicity Intern

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SXSW

* Led Paramount Theater press check-in, red carpet, and photo studio during major evening premiere
* Evaluated and a 40+ press pass applications in FileMaker Pro custom media database daily
* Maintained media and talent lists in the Sports Systems and FileMaker Pro databases daily

* Downloaded, organized, and labeled metadata for photo assets in WebDAM from Getty photographers

* Assist talent relations in maintaining up-to-date contact lists for hair, makeup, styling, and day-of needs

* Handled confidential assets and information with discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Digital Marketing Intern

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Crowd Surf

* Wrote copy and contributed interactive content ideas for artist and label marketing campaigns daily
* Interpreted audience and interaction data across social media platforms in weekly reports
* Researched client-aligned TikTok trends and pitched content to supervisor for clients’ TikTok

* Design engaging graphics for wellness social media client in their brand styling

* Monitored and collected artist-related social media posts for artist engagement

Jun 2021 - May 2022

Station Manager

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KVRX Austin 91.7 FM

* Consulted media club leaders on annual fundraisers, simultaneously raising 18% more funds than previous year

* Organized fundraising events for nonprofits such as Six Square, HAAM, and Out Youth 
* Coordinated monthly workshops to develop interview, blog writing, video editing, and radio skills
* Outlined and implemented new station organizational structure, roles, and duties
* Achieved new diversity goals through programming, recruitment, concert bookings, and blog posts
* Coordinated photo and press team coverage at concerts and music festivals such as ACL and SXSW

Jun 2020 - May 2021

Public Relations Director

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KVRX Austin 91.7 FM

* Managed marketing campaigns for YouTube, blog, podcasts, radio shows, events, and fundraisers

* Outlined brand guidelines including copy voice, visual style, and mission statement for all platforms

* Organized month-long Amplify KVRX fundraiser campaign and raised $4,500, 150% of goal

* Trained five PR interns to specialize in blog posts, social media, and the alumni newsletter

* Coordinated creative assets with video production and graphics teams for social media content

* Wrote copy in the KVRX brand voice and utilizing SEO keywords and engagement strategies

* Curated real-time coverage, series, and one-off content to foster community engagement

* Wrote, solicited, and formatted original content for the monthly alumni KVRX newsletter

* Monitored social media accounts to answer questions, reply to artists, and provide updates

* Formatted, edited, created prompts, assigned writers for the KVRX blog

Jan 2020 - May 2020

Programming Director

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KVRX Austin 91.7 FM

* Restructured new DJ mentorship program to build on hands-on skills and socialize new DJs

* Co-wrote the official KVRX programming department handbook in its entirety

* Co-created programming schedule organized by content blocks, experience, and show creativity

* Trained new DJs weekly on FCC regulations, booth equipment, and KVRX principles

Sep 2019 - May 2020

Public Relations Intern

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KVRX Austin 91.7 FM

* Co-built a YouTube, blog, and social media content release schedule during the pandemic alongside Production director

* Increased audience engagement and real-time coverage on social media platforms

* Promoted KVRX events such as concerts, in-studios, Library Sessions, Local Live, and Hornraiser

* Formatted, solicited, and wrote content for the monthly KVRX Alumni newsletter

Jan 2019 - May 2022

Radio DJ

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KVRX Austin 91.7 FM

* Awarded "Best Community Programming Show" alongside two co-hosts for the 2021-2022 year

* Edited co-hosted pre-recorded talk show in Tracktion Waveform for remote COVID programming

* Volunteered at live shows and events selling KVRX branded merchandise

* Hosted freeform, folk music, and co-hosted talk show programming
* Reviewed recent album releases for new music rotation database

PRINT MEDIA

Jan 2023 - Present

Freelance Interviewer

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Self-Employed

* Research interviewees, noting artistic persona via submission details, portfolio, and previous interviews
* Interview subjects in art, photography & fashion about their work, artistic path, and related interests
* Publish interviews in publications such as Dekopon Magazine, Renowned Magazine, and Nopales Zine
* Transcribe interviews and design layouts for print magazine publication

Jan 2024 - June 2024

Social Media & Marketing Assistant Director

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Glaze Zine

* Documented social video content creation standards, tips, and tools for new and recurring video series
* Outlined 2-5 content ideas for 20+ photoshoots to showcase artist talents and photoshoot concepts

* Oversaw social media channels, increasing direct audience engagement by 20% through targeted community interaction

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

Social Media & Marketing Assistant

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Glaze Zine

* Created recurring "Shop with Our Stylists" social video series, garnering 2x engagement than previous strategy

* Edited videos on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Premiere Pro and schedule to maximize impressions
* Wrote personable artist-to-community minded social media captions, incorporating search tags
* Photographed and recorded photoshoot b-roll for social media platforms

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

Managing Editor

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Renowned Magazine

* Created centralized source for reviewing, organizing, and tracking submissions in Google Sheets
* Advised owner on marketing materials, concert bookings, and print publication timeline
* Led layout formatting of photography, writing, and artwork pages based on the edition theme
* Reviewed, organized, and selected submissions based on skill, voice, and originality in Google Sheets
* Contributed interviews and fashion photography to the 2023-2024 editions of the magazine

Dec 2022

The University of Texas at Austin

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Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing

Minor in Media and Entertainment Industries

UT Los Angeles Summer 2021 Program

Brand Management

* Received the only 100% score in the history of the class on the Charmin final project

* Opportunities, challenges, and strategies in a variety of industries and markets

Social Media

* Graduate-level advertising course taught by department head Gary Wilcox

* Social networking platforms & application in relation to media plans, brand building, and insights

Inside the Music Industry

* Economics and production, research, management, and distribution practices of the film and electronic media industries

How Hollywood Works

* Business and legal practices in film, television, music, and digital media industries including development, production, distribution, and exhibition
* Commercial challenges producers and network/studio executives face and addresses continual struggle between creativity vs bottom line

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications

* The Project Management Course: Beginner to PROject Manager

   (Udemy, 2024)

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* Adobe Photoshop CC - Essentials Training Course

   (Udemy, 2024)

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* Comprehensive Microsoft Excel

   (Udemy, 2023)

 

* Advanced Google Analytics

   (Google, 2021)

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* Learning Premiere Pro

   (LinkedIn, 2021)

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* Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint

   (CertiPort, 2016-17)

Interests

* Arts Publications

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* Culture Writing

 

* Interviewing

 

* Fashion Design

* Local News Outlets

 

* Film Production

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* Event Coordinating 

 

* Independent Record Labels

Programs

* Google Analytics

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* Google Apps Script

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* Adobe Premiere Po

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* Adobe Photoshop

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* Buffer

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* Notion

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* Google Suite

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* Hootsuite

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* Mailchimp

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* Canva
 

* Airtable

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* Salesforce.com

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* Event Management System

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* FileMaker

 

* WebDAM

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* Tracktion Waveform

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* Qualtrics

 

* IBM SPSS

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* Sports Systems

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* HTML

Skills

* Project Management

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* Brand Management

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* Database Management

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* Social Media Advertising

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* Social Media Analytics

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* Digital Content Production

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* Client Communication

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* Event Coordination

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* Team Management

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* Client Relationships

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* Grassroots Fundraising

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* Magazine Design

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* Data Analytics

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* Blogging

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* Copywriting

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* Copyediting

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* Donor Relations

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* Donor Database Software

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© Hope Lascurain.

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