Nathaniel Villegas
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Work Experience
UCLA Office of Media Relations and Public Outreach
Media Relations Assistant || 2008-Present || Los Angeles, CA
- Monitor, assemble and manage multimedia coverage of a multimillion dollar brand--UCLA.
- Write up, publish and distribute headlines onto the Newsroom website and to administrative campus leaders.
- Administer and direct media inquiries to appropriate Senior Media Representatives and campus directors.
- Co-develop UCLA's MySpace website; manage and designed UCLA Newsroom's Twitter page and logos.
Cultural Affairs Commission at UCLA
Public Relations Director, Marketing Staff || 2009-Present
Head Designer, Publicity Staff || 2007-Present || Los Angeles, CA
- Outreach and develop relations with UCLA entities, corporate/local sponsors, and the Los Angeles Community.
- Create press releases and coordinate publicity paraphernalia for commission/student group events.
- Program and publicize major concerts--Jazz Reggae Fest, Hip Hop Explosion, Mighty Mic, and artists' performances.
- Ensure campus awareness of weekly commission events through new media websites and newsletters.
Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program (Nonprofit Organization), UCLA
Internal Director || 2009-Present
Recruitment Director || 2008-2009 || Los Angeles, CA
- Start-up and implement new Arts Tutoring program for low-income, inner city high school students.
- Organize and produce recruitment events for UCLA student volunteers and high school students.
- Lead and direct Los Angeles-wide high school events for the purpose of higher education hosted at UCLA.
- Write, coordinate and present budget proposals to obtain operation grants from various funding sources.
Universal Music Publishing Group, Film and Television
Intern || 2008 || Los Angeles, Ca
- Updating, researching and maintaining UMG and BMG music library and databases.
- Mailing and filing licenses and payment information; facilitation of legal contract administration.
- Producing music compilations, handling music cue sheets, and assembling press kits/promotional material.
TOMs Shoes
Campus Representatives || 2008-2009 || Los Angeles, CA
- Plan, produce and direct promotional events on and off campus that help sell TOMs Shoes.
- Organize fundraisers and raise human rights awareness for struggling children abroad.
- Collaborate with major campus organization to promote TOMs Shoes' mission.
Individual Sole
Runner and Buyer of Clothing || 2003-2007 || San Francisco, CA
- Oversaw buying, shipping, and stocking of clothing inventory for online sales.
- Designed, maintained and contributed to www.individualsole.com--a street fashion news source.
- Regulated and controlled company's expenses and credit card.
CV Creations
Graphic Designer and Film Editor || 2003-2006 || South San Francisco, CA
- Designed DVD covers, menus, and programs as well as promotional flyers for nightlife entertainment.
- Filmed and edited weddings, cotillions and concerts.
- Wrote, proposed and finalized package contracts for clients.
Skills and Knowledge
- Microsoft Visual Studio Computer Programming C++, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional; Apple Final Cut Pro
- Cision Media Source, Lexis Nexis, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIN Interfaces
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
- Junior, Class of 2011
- Communications Studies Major with a Computing Specialization
Archbishop Riordan High School
- High School Degree, Class of 2007
- Valedictorian
Extra Training
Bruin Leaders Project and Civil Engagement Seminars, UCLA
- Workshops and seminars on various leadership and group aspects: Bruin Leaders and Diversity, Conflict in the Workplace, Evaluation of Service, Increasing Your Self Confidence, Public Speaking, Social Change Model
References available upon request
UCLA Office of Media Relations and Public Outreach
Media Relations Assistant || 2008-Present || Los Angeles, CA
- Monitor, assemble and manage multimedia coverage of a multimillion dollar brand--UCLA.
- Write up, publish and distribute headlines onto the Newsroom website and to administrative campus leaders.
- Administer and direct media inquiries to appropriate Senior Media Representatives and campus directors.
- Co-develop UCLA's MySpace website; manage and designed UCLA Newsroom's Twitter page and logos.
Cultural Affairs Commission at UCLA
Public Relations Director, Marketing Staff || 2009-Present
Head Designer, Publicity Staff || 2007-Present || Los Angeles, CA
- Outreach and develop relations with UCLA entities, corporate/local sponsors, and the Los Angeles Community.
- Create press releases and coordinate publicity paraphernalia for commission/student group events.
- Program and publicize major concerts--Jazz Reggae Fest, Hip Hop Explosion, Mighty Mic, and artists' performances.
- Ensure campus awareness of weekly commission events through new media websites and newsletters.
Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program (Nonprofit Organization), UCLA
Internal Director || 2009-Present
Recruitment Director || 2008-2009 || Los Angeles, CA
- Start-up and implement new Arts Tutoring program for low-income, inner city high school students.
- Organize and produce recruitment events for UCLA student volunteers and high school students.
- Lead and direct Los Angeles-wide high school events for the purpose of higher education hosted at UCLA.
- Write, coordinate and present budget proposals to obtain operation grants from various funding sources.
Universal Music Publishing Group, Film and Television
Intern || 2008 || Los Angeles, Ca
- Updating, researching and maintaining UMG and BMG music library and databases.
- Mailing and filing licenses and payment information; facilitation of legal contract administration.
- Producing music compilations, handling music cue sheets, and assembling press kits/promotional material.
TOMs Shoes
Campus Representatives || 2008-2009 || Los Angeles, CA
- Plan, produce and direct promotional events on and off campus that help sell TOMs Shoes.
- Organize fundraisers and raise human rights awareness for struggling children abroad.
- Collaborate with major campus organization to promote TOMs Shoes' mission.
Individual Sole
Runner and Buyer of Clothing || 2003-2007 || San Francisco, CA
- Oversaw buying, shipping, and stocking of clothing inventory for online sales.
- Designed, maintained and contributed to www.individualsole.com--a street fashion news source.
- Regulated and controlled company's expenses and credit card.
CV Creations
Graphic Designer and Film Editor || 2003-2006 || South San Francisco, CA
- Designed DVD covers, menus, and programs as well as promotional flyers for nightlife entertainment.
- Filmed and edited weddings, cotillions and concerts.
- Wrote, proposed and finalized package contracts for clients.
Skills and Knowledge
- Microsoft Visual Studio Computer Programming C++, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional; Apple Final Cut Pro
- Cision Media Source, Lexis Nexis, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIN Interfaces
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
- Junior, Class of 2011
- Communications Studies Major with a Computing Specialization
Archbishop Riordan High School
- High School Degree, Class of 2007
- Valedictorian
Extra Training
Bruin Leaders Project and Civil Engagement Seminars, UCLA
- Workshops and seminars on various leadership and group aspects: Bruin Leaders and Diversity, Conflict in the Workplace, Evaluation of Service, Increasing Your Self Confidence, Public Speaking, Social Change Model
References available upon request