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Education: Associate degree.
Additional languages: Spanish.
Additional languages: Spanish.
Relevant experience
Promotions/Tradeshows/Events
Rusk (2006/2007 – Orlando Premiere Hair Show) Model/Brand Representative
Received haircut on stage, participated in runway show on main stage & handed out products.
US Army (2008 – Coke Zero 400) Brand Ambassador
Registered attendees to enter US Army zone to honor and promote the US Army. Encouraged guests to participate in various activities and raffles.
Geico (2008 – Biketoberfest) Brand Ambassador
Passed out premiums, encouraged attendees to come play games, & enter drawings for free prizes.
Bellatoria (2009 – Super Bowl) Field Manager/Team Lead
Managed product sampling of new Bellatoria product for the 2009 Super Bowl at three Costco locations. Staffed and coordinated the promotion with successful results.
Vidal Sassoon (2009 – Orlando Premiere Show) Model/Brand Representative
Received hair cut from renowned stylist on stage. Participated in runway show & handed out gift bags.
Oxygen (2009 – Dance You A** Off Promotion at Universal City Walk) Brand Ambassador
Promoted new television show on Oxygen. Encouraged guests to participate in dances and offered health assessments to guests.
AT&T (2009 – American Idol Auditions) Brand Ambassador/Guerilla Marketing
Handed out free ringtone cards & took pictures at an American Idol event at the Amway. Promoted new cell phone for mobile tour.
Playstation 3 (2009 Dew Tour – Amway Arena) Event Set Up
Assisted in set up & breakdown of the Playstation 3 tour bus, tent, & booth for the Dew Tour.
Oracle (2009 – PMI Conference) Brand Ambassador
Directed attendees of PMI conference to their shuttle from the airport to the Gaylord Palms & OCCC.
Chase Bank (2010 – Calle Orange Festival) Brand Ambassador/Costume Mascot
Encouraged new customers to sign up for Chase account and learn more about Chase services. Took pictures with guests as Chase mascot.
Dentyne Ice (2010 - Downtown Orlando) Brand Ambassador/Guerilla Marketing
Handed out samples of new Dentyne product. Took pictures with guests, recorded feedback & responses.
American Crew (2010, 2011, & 2012 – Orlando Premiere Hair Show) Model
Represented American Crew’s new line of products & hair styles. Received haircut & performed runway.
Microsoft Kinect (2010 – Various retail stores in Orlando) Sales Lead Representative
Involved going to various stores in the Orlando area selling and promoting Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 Kinect. Set up & performed demos in store for customers to engage in.
Lucas Bols (2011 – WSWA at the Ritz Carlton) Host/Bartender/Brand Representative
Hosted and organized the scheduled meetings for Lucas Bols and their business partners while sampling various Lucas Bols products for them. Involved set up and teardown of room displays and bar.
Zumba Convention (2011 & 2012 – Peabody Hotel & Convention Center) Brand Ambassador
Responsible for set up and tear down of the main retail store for the convention. Engaged customers and helped create brand awareness for Zumba and its services.
New Egg (2011 & 2012 –South East College Tour) Tour Manager/Emcee
Traveled on a South Eastern college tour for Newegg.com that involved booth set up and tear down at each location at each college. In addition to working as emcee, responsible for flyer distribution, raffle prizes, and customer email sign ups.
Metro PCS Jazz Jam Event (2011 – Jazz Jam @ Cranes Roost) Brand Ambassador
Involved engaging guests to participate in various games and raffles to win Metro PCS swag. Enlightened guests of the featured specials offered by MetroPCS.
Bodega Elena Wine Event (2011 – Publix Supermarket) Off Premise Sampling
Prepared the set up display and wine sampling to promote three different varietals of Elena Bodega wine to customers in the store. Successfully sold 30% more than the original quota for wine to be sold.
Wells Fargo (2011 – Tu Ritmo Event) Brand Ambassador
Welcomed attendees with information and handouts and various promotional items for Wells Fargo and their new sign-up specials.
Gigant3s Concert Event (2012 – Orlando Amway Center) Brand Ambassador
Helped guide and welcome guests before show, assisted in taking pictures and handing out concert brochures.
Geico (2012 – Cocoa Beach Air Show) Brand Ambassador/Mascot
Involved set up and tear down of event as well as signing up guests to receive free insurance estimates. Passed out premiums and gave away raffle prizes to promote Geico brand awareness.
H&R Block (2012 – Greater Orlando Area) Promotional Manager
Managed a team of 5 people involving guerilla marketing by passing out flyers and coupons for H&R Block tax returns. Completed daily recaps and photo submissions for client.
Kittypod (2012 – Global Pet Expo) Brand Ambassador
Helped client in booth set up and tear down and proper placement of all products. Duties included taking buyer order forms, organizing meeting and product display schedules, and taking photos.
Pepsi Co. (2012 – LULAC at Disney Coronado Springs Convention Center) Lead Brand Ambassador
Worked as a lead brand ambassador confirming staff schedules, setting up the Pepsi Co. booth, and distributing Pepsi Co. products to attendees. In addition, assisted the attendees enter the “Scavenger Hunt” contest via their smart phone.
Bionic Bands (2013 – Daytona Bike Week) Sales Representative/Brand Ambassador
Engaged attendees to Bike Week and gave informational product insight and encouraged sales to all that were interested.
Warheads Candy (2014 – Van’s Warped Tour) Brand Ambassador
Helped with conducting a three area experience where attendees could play an interactive game, take live photos, and receive product.
Fireball (2016 – Pulse Night Club) Promotional Model
Sampled Fireball Whisky to those in attendance in the establishment and increased bar sales.
Visit Tampa Bay (2016 - Orlando Beer Festival) Brand Ambassador
Enlighted guests on all the tourism that Tampa Bay offers while handing out information, tour guides, and swag.
Bright House Networks (2016 – Bishop Moore Football Finals) Brand Ambassador
Informed guests of the special live televised channel featuring the game via Bright House Networks and offered swag items.
Red Bull (2016 – Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando) Brand Ambassador
Surveyed guests with Ipads gathering information on general product interests and information.
Stetson Cologne (2016 - Brad Paisley Concert) Brand Ambassador
Handed out samples of Stetson Cologne to attendees for the concert and took promotional photos in the Stetson photo booth.
Johnson & Johnson (2016 – Citrus Bowl) Brand Ambassador
Helped with set up and tear down of the large 3 attraction field Johnson & Johnson field display. Worked as brand ambassador as well by encouraging guests to sign up for a raffle to meet the team players after the game.
BMW (2016 - Tampa Auto Show & Vero Beach Festival) Brand Ambassador
Represented BMW for both different events in which I was involved with signing up participants in a survey and raffle as well as answering product specs regarding the different automobiles from BMW.
Motion Simulation (2016 – IAAPA Convention) Brand Ambassador
Informed all interested buyers and guests the product performance of all the virtual reality machines and motion simulation products.
BEEMIR (2016 - BEEMIR Convention) Brand Ambassador
Guided guest to the various conference room while helping them information regarding the conference and conference schedules.
American Express (2017 – IBS Convention) Brand Ambassador
Encouraged attendees to participate in a key lock game that offered free American Express gift cards. Directed people to the American Express representative to sign up for new cards.
Promotions/Tradeshows/Events
Rusk (2006/2007 – Orlando Premiere Hair Show) Model/Brand Representative
Received haircut on stage, participated in runway show on main stage & handed out products.
US Army (2008 – Coke Zero 400) Brand Ambassador
Registered attendees to enter US Army zone to honor and promote the US Army. Encouraged guests to participate in various activities and raffles.
Geico (2008 – Biketoberfest) Brand Ambassador
Passed out premiums, encouraged attendees to come play games, & enter drawings for free prizes.
Bellatoria (2009 – Super Bowl) Field Manager/Team Lead
Managed product sampling of new Bellatoria product for the 2009 Super Bowl at three Costco locations. Staffed and coordinated the promotion with successful results.
Vidal Sassoon (2009 – Orlando Premiere Show) Model/Brand Representative
Received hair cut from renowned stylist on stage. Participated in runway show & handed out gift bags.
Oxygen (2009 – Dance You A** Off Promotion at Universal City Walk) Brand Ambassador
Promoted new television show on Oxygen. Encouraged guests to participate in dances and offered health assessments to guests.
AT&T (2009 – American Idol Auditions) Brand Ambassador/Guerilla Marketing
Handed out free ringtone cards & took pictures at an American Idol event at the Amway. Promoted new cell phone for mobile tour.
Playstation 3 (2009 Dew Tour – Amway Arena) Event Set Up
Assisted in set up & breakdown of the Playstation 3 tour bus, tent, & booth for the Dew Tour.
Oracle (2009 – PMI Conference) Brand Ambassador
Directed attendees of PMI conference to their shuttle from the airport to the Gaylord Palms & OCCC.
Chase Bank (2010 – Calle Orange Festival) Brand Ambassador/Costume Mascot
Encouraged new customers to sign up for Chase account and learn more about Chase services. Took pictures with guests as Chase mascot.
Dentyne Ice (2010 - Downtown Orlando) Brand Ambassador/Guerilla Marketing
Handed out samples of new Dentyne product. Took pictures with guests, recorded feedback & responses.
American Crew (2010, 2011, & 2012 – Orlando Premiere Hair Show) Model
Represented American Crew’s new line of products & hair styles. Received haircut & performed runway.
Microsoft Kinect (2010 – Various retail stores in Orlando) Sales Lead Representative
Involved going to various stores in the Orlando area selling and promoting Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 Kinect. Set up & performed demos in store for customers to engage in.
Lucas Bols (2011 – WSWA at the Ritz Carlton) Host/Bartender/Brand Representative
Hosted and organized the scheduled meetings for Lucas Bols and their business partners while sampling various Lucas Bols products for them. Involved set up and teardown of room displays and bar.
Zumba Convention (2011 & 2012 – Peabody Hotel & Convention Center) Brand Ambassador
Responsible for set up and tear down of the main retail store for the convention. Engaged customers and helped create brand awareness for Zumba and its services.
New Egg (2011 & 2012 –South East College Tour) Tour Manager/Emcee
Traveled on a South Eastern college tour for Newegg.com that involved booth set up and tear down at each location at each college. In addition to working as emcee, responsible for flyer distribution, raffle prizes, and customer email sign ups.
Metro PCS Jazz Jam Event (2011 – Jazz Jam @ Cranes Roost) Brand Ambassador
Involved engaging guests to participate in various games and raffles to win Metro PCS swag. Enlightened guests of the featured specials offered by MetroPCS.
Bodega Elena Wine Event (2011 – Publix Supermarket) Off Premise Sampling
Prepared the set up display and wine sampling to promote three different varietals of Elena Bodega wine to customers in the store. Successfully sold 30% more than the original quota for wine to be sold.
Wells Fargo (2011 – Tu Ritmo Event) Brand Ambassador
Welcomed attendees with information and handouts and various promotional items for Wells Fargo and their new sign-up specials.
Gigant3s Concert Event (2012 – Orlando Amway Center) Brand Ambassador
Helped guide and welcome guests before show, assisted in taking pictures and handing out concert brochures.
Geico (2012 – Cocoa Beach Air Show) Brand Ambassador/Mascot
Involved set up and tear down of event as well as signing up guests to receive free insurance estimates. Passed out premiums and gave away raffle prizes to promote Geico brand awareness.
H&R Block (2012 – Greater Orlando Area) Promotional Manager
Managed a team of 5 people involving guerilla marketing by passing out flyers and coupons for H&R Block tax returns. Completed daily recaps and photo submissions for client.
Kittypod (2012 – Global Pet Expo) Brand Ambassador
Helped client in booth set up and tear down and proper placement of all products. Duties included taking buyer order forms, organizing meeting and product display schedules, and taking photos.
Pepsi Co. (2012 – LULAC at Disney Coronado Springs Convention Center) Lead Brand Ambassador
Worked as a lead brand ambassador confirming staff schedules, setting up the Pepsi Co. booth, and distributing Pepsi Co. products to attendees. In addition, assisted the attendees enter the “Scavenger Hunt” contest via their smart phone.
Bionic Bands (2013 – Daytona Bike Week) Sales Representative/Brand Ambassador
Engaged attendees to Bike Week and gave informational product insight and encouraged sales to all that were interested.
Warheads Candy (2014 – Van’s Warped Tour) Brand Ambassador
Helped with conducting a three area experience where attendees could play an interactive game, take live photos, and receive product.
Fireball (2016 – Pulse Night Club) Promotional Model
Sampled Fireball Whisky to those in attendance in the establishment and increased bar sales.
Visit Tampa Bay (2016 - Orlando Beer Festival) Brand Ambassador
Enlighted guests on all the tourism that Tampa Bay offers while handing out information, tour guides, and swag.
Bright House Networks (2016 – Bishop Moore Football Finals) Brand Ambassador
Informed guests of the special live televised channel featuring the game via Bright House Networks and offered swag items.
Red Bull (2016 – Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando) Brand Ambassador
Surveyed guests with Ipads gathering information on general product interests and information.
Stetson Cologne (2016 - Brad Paisley Concert) Brand Ambassador
Handed out samples of Stetson Cologne to attendees for the concert and took promotional photos in the Stetson photo booth.
Johnson & Johnson (2016 – Citrus Bowl) Brand Ambassador
Helped with set up and tear down of the large 3 attraction field Johnson & Johnson field display. Worked as brand ambassador as well by encouraging guests to sign up for a raffle to meet the team players after the game.
BMW (2016 - Tampa Auto Show & Vero Beach Festival) Brand Ambassador
Represented BMW for both different events in which I was involved with signing up participants in a survey and raffle as well as answering product specs regarding the different automobiles from BMW.
Motion Simulation (2016 – IAAPA Convention) Brand Ambassador
Informed all interested buyers and guests the product performance of all the virtual reality machines and motion simulation products.
BEEMIR (2016 - BEEMIR Convention) Brand Ambassador
Guided guest to the various conference room while helping them information regarding the conference and conference schedules.
American Express (2017 – IBS Convention) Brand Ambassador
Encouraged attendees to participate in a key lock game that offered free American Express gift cards. Directed people to the American Express representative to sign up for new cards.
