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Cristal Gonzalez

El Paso

Summary

Dynamic marketing professional with a proven track record at Phoenix General Contractors, driving a 300% increase in social media engagement. Skilled in content creation and SEO, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and brand storytelling, delivering impactful results that enhance visibility and foster audience engagement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Associate

Phoenix General Contractors
El Paso
04.2025 - Current

Marketing

  • Spearheaded the growth of the company's social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, achieving a 200% increase in engagement and followers within the first three months.
  • Created, scheduled, and published daily content tailored to federal contracting, construction insights, and brand storytelling, driving increased visibility and industry recognition.
  • Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) and adapted strategies based on platform analytics, ensuring alignment with evolving social media best practices and maximizing ROI.
  • Authored and edited search-optimized blog posts on topics such as EMR ratings, bonding capacity, and federal procurement—developing a strong base of evergreen content for marketing campaigns.
  • Designed and distributed biweekly email newsletters, highlighting project milestones, blog content, and company updates to engage federal clients and stakeholders.
  • Regularly managed and updated company website content, project highlights, and blog uploads, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with brand voice and goals.

Business Development

  • Proactively research and track federal, state, and local contracting opportunities using platforms such as SAM.gov and Bidspeed, contributing to a consistent pipeline of qualified leads for pursuit.
  • Develop and refine capability statements, past performance summaries, and branded marketing collateral to support targeted outreach and proposal efforts.
  • Coordinate and prepare logistics, materials, and talking points for capabilities briefings, pre-bid meetings, and networking events with federal and municipal agencies.
  • Maintain and manage CRM data in HubSpot, ensuring accuracy in lead tracking, contact records, and opportunity stages to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Draft and schedule high-impact outreach emails, social media content, and newsletters, enhancing brand visibility and agency engagement across digital platforms.
  • Monitor and analyze pre-solicitation notices and bid boards, identifying high-value contracting opportunities and alerting senior leadership with strategic recommendations.
  • Stay informed on Phoenix’s evolving capabilities, differentiators, and contract history to effectively tailor outreach and proposal content.
  • Assist in proposal development and submission by organizing documentation, formatting narratives, and supporting compliance with solicitation requirements.

Quality Assurance Specialist

GECU Federal Credit Union
El Paso
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Reviewed deliverables for grammar, syntax, and brand adherence, ensuring high-quality content.
  • Conducted writing workshops to enhance team skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with legal standards, maintaining content integrity and organizational trust.
  • Meticulously refined all communications deliverables, securing adherence to brand standards, APA style, and regulatory compliance.
  • Scrutinized web content and social media posts for clarity, cohesiveness, and brand alignment, preserving consistent messaging across platforms.
  • Implemented rigorous quality assurance processes, significantly reducing errors in external communications and bolstering brand reputation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align all content with legal and departmental standards, promoting a culture of compliance.

English Teacher

El Paso Academy Charter High School
El Paso
11.2018 - 12.2022
  • Managed classroom dynamics to enhance student engagement and focus.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans, ensuring compliance with SpED/504 requirements.
  • Prepared students for state tests, yielding improved performance.
  • Led Student Council, cultivating leadership and collaboration skills.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and administration, maintaining discipline and transparency.
  • Orchestrated English curriculum development for freshmen and seniors, aligning with Texas state requirements (TEKs) while enhancing student engagement and academic performance.
  • Implemented innovative classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment and significantly reducing disciplinary issues.
  • Conducted targeted tutoring sessions to prepare students for state testing, resulting in notable improvements in overall test scores and boosted student confidence.
  • Meticulously documented lesson plans to ensure compliance with SpED/504 requirements for diverse student needs.
  • Pioneered interactive teaching methods, elevating student engagement and academic performance in English and History classes.

Freelancer

Freelance
El Paso
09.2014 - 11.2018
  • Translated and created presentations for a religious group, enhancing bilingual communication.
  • Crafted bilingual blog content for AGI Marketing, significantly boosting engagement and reach.
  • Managed social media content for an Amazon seller, increasing visibility and driving sales.
  • Designed social media strategy for Love Advertising, amplifying brand awareness and growth.
  • Optimized the digital footprint of an Amazon seller through strategic social media management and web content creation, enhancing product visibility.
  • Pioneered multilingual content strategies, fostering cross-cultural communication and expanding audience reach for diverse clients.

Content and Social Media Editor

AGI Marketing
El Paso
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Edited and optimized web content, enhancing user engagement and increasing site traffic.
  • Managed writers to ensure timely delivery and quality of digital articles.
  • Published client blogs, significantly boosting brand visibility and audience reach.
  • Executed SEO strategies, achieving measurable improvements in search rankings.
  • Developed comprehensive social media plans using Hootsuite, which increased client interaction.
  • Led content strategy, optimizing website copy and managing freelance writers, resulting in improved SEO rankings for clients.
  • Formulated and implemented data-driven SEO plans, analyzing key metrics to enhance client website performance and visibility in search results.
  • Orchestrated cross-functional teams to align content creation with marketing goals, ensuring cohesive brand messaging across all digital channels.
  • Spearheaded content strategy optimization, elevating SEO rankings for clients through effective management of high-quality article production and refinement of website copy.

Tour Guide

Alexandria Colonial Tours
Alexandria
03.2010 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated public tour reservations, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Led tours for groups of up to 35, cultivating engaging experiences.
  • Handled payments efficiently, ensuring smooth transactions.
  • Developed the company blog, boosting marketing reach.
  • Managed tour guide assignments, optimizing resource allocation.

Intern

Committee of Foreign Affairs/Office for the Western Hemisphere
Washington
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • Drafted articles on Republican issues for bi-weekly releases, enhancing publication quality.
  • Composed diplomatic correspondence to foster international relations.
  • Coordinated gift distribution from international hosts, ensuring timely delivery to members.
  • Supported research on Western Hemisphere events, contributing to informed decision-making.
  • Facilitated bilingual video conferencing, improving cross-border communication efficiency.
  • Managed the distribution of international gifts to committee members, ensuring adherence to proper protocol and maintaining positive foreign relations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Marymount University
Arlington, VA
06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Publishing, and Literature

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05-2007

Skills

  • Creative writing and copywriting
  • Digital marketing and project management
  • Attention to detail and quality assurance
  • Presentation preparation skills
  • Audience engagement and conflict resolution
  • Brand management and storytelling
  • Research skills and analytical thinking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Creative writing and copywriting
  • Digital marketing and project management
  • Attention to detail and quality assurance
  • Presentation preparation skills
  • Audience engagement and conflict resolution
  • Brand management and storytelling
  • Research skills and analytical thinking
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Certification

  • Canva Certification
  • SEMRush SEO Certification
  • REALIZE Board Training Certification
  • HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
  • HubSpot Email Software Certification

Languages

English Native, Spanish Native

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

INTERNSHIPS

  • Committee of Foreign Affairs Office for the Western Hemisphere Washington, D.C.
  • Boston Historical Society Public Relations and Retention Boston, MA

Timeline

Administrative Associate

Phoenix General Contractors
04.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Specialist

GECU Federal Credit Union
01.2023 - 11.2024

English Teacher

El Paso Academy Charter High School
11.2018 - 12.2022

Content and Social Media Editor

AGI Marketing
05.2015 - 08.2018

Freelancer

Freelance
09.2014 - 11.2018

Intern

Committee of Foreign Affairs/Office for the Western Hemisphere
03.2011 - 06.2011

Tour Guide

Alexandria Colonial Tours
03.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - History

Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts - Writing, Publishing, and Literature

Emerson College
Cristal Gonzalez