Monique Muñiz
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Experience:
Social Media Manager
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, Los Angeles, California March 2014
Captured photos and created post on NCAA official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts during the women's tournament. Responsible for updating fans by giving inside access to the team's locker room, practices and press conferences through mobile.
Marketing/Promotions Director
Daily Sundial, Northridge, California January 2012-May 2013
Created and implemented promotional campaigns, contests, polls for Daily Sundial special sections and general online/print products. Developed presentations and coordinated informational meetings with on/off-campus groups regarding advertising and editorial opportunities. Initiated audience research via online interactivity to study and grow online users. Promoted content through social media sites and increased followers in platforms by 40 percent.
Media Relations Assistant
Cal State Northridge Media Relations, Athletic Department, Northridge, California August 2011-Jan 2013
Led effort in editing of press releases, game stories and features. Responsible for posting stories, video and news releases on gomatadors.com. Wrote feature stories, previews, game recaps for website and created water polo media guide. On game days: set up media tables, ran stats, called stats, took photographs, filmed post game interviews and live-tweeted games.
Sports Editor/Staff Writer/Photographer
Daily Sundial, Northridge, California January 2010-May 2011
Covered sporting events, photographed and created multimedia pieces, edited and assigned stories to writers.
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Internships:
Alumni Association Intern, Los Angeles Kings El Segundo, California February 2013-January 2014
Involved in planning/attending community programs and appearances by Kings Alumni. Communicated directly with alumni to secure involvement in events. Updated and coordinated the database of Kings Alumni information and alumni inventory. Tracked alumni budget. Assisted in planning, executing and recapping Kings Alumni meetings. Coordinated major Alumni events such as LA Kings Fantasy Camp. Updated Alumni Facebook page with contests and photos. Raised "likes" from 1,250 to over 3,000 in the first month of internship.
Feature writer, Big West Conference Irvine, California August 2012-January 2013
Developed stories on athletes and coaches. Photographed events and filmed highlights at championship games. Blogged for ESPN during DIRECTV Classic. Served as live blogger for the Big West Tournament and live-tweeted games.
Basketball Operations Assistant, Impact Basketball, Los Angeles, California May 2012-August 2012
Outreached to basketball organizations with potential players for post-grad and summer camp training. Participated in international outreach for group team training at Impact's L.A. and Las Vegas facilities.
PAC-12 Tournament, Los Angeles, California March 2012
Monitored media room and photographers. Assisted with post game interviews, filmed highlights and issued stat copies.
Communications Department Intern, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles, California May 2011-August 2011
Participated in credential pick-up. Assisted media members with any needs during games. Monitored Chick Hearn Media Room. Issued press credentials. Wrote previews and features for web content, game program and media alerts. Live-tweeted Sparks home games.
Production Assistant Intern, Fox Sports Network (FSN) Los Angeles, California January 2010-June 2010
Logged game highlights- using Avid, Final Cut and clip videos. Made runs at different venues. Planned writing segments and interviews. Responsible for video editing and updating crew sheets.
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Well-Versed in: Promotions, Social Media Planning/Development, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, LinkedIn, Final Cut, Formstack, Archtics, Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress, Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube.
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Education:
California State University Northridge, Northridge, California August 2009 - May 2011, Bachelor of Arts in Journalis
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Experience:
Social Media Manager
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, Los Angeles, California March 2014
Captured photos and created post on NCAA official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts during the women's tournament. Responsible for updating fans by giving inside access to the team's locker room, practices and press conferences through mobile.
Marketing/Promotions Director
Daily Sundial, Northridge, California January 2012-May 2013
Created and implemented promotional campaigns, contests, polls for Daily Sundial special sections and general online/print products. Developed presentations and coordinated informational meetings with on/off-campus groups regarding advertising and editorial opportunities. Initiated audience research via online interactivity to study and grow online users. Promoted content through social media sites and increased followers in platforms by 40 percent.
Media Relations Assistant
Cal State Northridge Media Relations, Athletic Department, Northridge, California August 2011-Jan 2013
Led effort in editing of press releases, game stories and features. Responsible for posting stories, video and news releases on gomatadors.com. Wrote feature stories, previews, game recaps for website and created water polo media guide. On game days: set up media tables, ran stats, called stats, took photographs, filmed post game interviews and live-tweeted games.
Sports Editor/Staff Writer/Photographer
Daily Sundial, Northridge, California January 2010-May 2011
Covered sporting events, photographed and created multimedia pieces, edited and assigned stories to writers.
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Internships:
Alumni Association Intern, Los Angeles Kings El Segundo, California February 2013-January 2014
Involved in planning/attending community programs and appearances by Kings Alumni. Communicated directly with alumni to secure involvement in events. Updated and coordinated the database of Kings Alumni information and alumni inventory. Tracked alumni budget. Assisted in planning, executing and recapping Kings Alumni meetings. Coordinated major Alumni events such as LA Kings Fantasy Camp. Updated Alumni Facebook page with contests and photos. Raised "likes" from 1,250 to over 3,000 in the first month of internship.
Feature writer, Big West Conference Irvine, California August 2012-January 2013
Developed stories on athletes and coaches. Photographed events and filmed highlights at championship games. Blogged for ESPN during DIRECTV Classic. Served as live blogger for the Big West Tournament and live-tweeted games.
Basketball Operations Assistant, Impact Basketball, Los Angeles, California May 2012-August 2012
Outreached to basketball organizations with potential players for post-grad and summer camp training. Participated in international outreach for group team training at Impact's L.A. and Las Vegas facilities.
PAC-12 Tournament, Los Angeles, California March 2012
Monitored media room and photographers. Assisted with post game interviews, filmed highlights and issued stat copies.
Communications Department Intern, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles, California May 2011-August 2011
Participated in credential pick-up. Assisted media members with any needs during games. Monitored Chick Hearn Media Room. Issued press credentials. Wrote previews and features for web content, game program and media alerts. Live-tweeted Sparks home games.
Production Assistant Intern, Fox Sports Network (FSN) Los Angeles, California January 2010-June 2010
Logged game highlights- using Avid, Final Cut and clip videos. Made runs at different venues. Planned writing segments and interviews. Responsible for video editing and updating crew sheets.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Skills:
Well-Versed in: Promotions, Social Media Planning/Development, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, LinkedIn, Final Cut, Formstack, Archtics, Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress, Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube.
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Education:
California State University Northridge, Northridge, California August 2009 - May 2011, Bachelor of Arts in Journalis