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Monica Sierras

Idyllwild,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on new responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Publicist

Working Brilliantly
05.2022 - Current


  • Responsible for liaison with clients
  • Methodically search and review talent for submission to our publicity firm
  • Create rollout plan for campaigns
  • Prepare email campaigns to obtain clientele
  • Systematically publicize music
  • Obtain coverage, helping increase our clients' fanbase and elevate their artist profile
  • Prepare content for submission to outside marketing company for publishing


Manager/Singer & Musician

Pentagrams & Daisies
01.2008 - Current
  • Book gigs for clubs, restaurants and private events
  • Negotiate rates
  • Network
  • Liaison with clubs and event contacts
  • Prepare event specific elements
  • Design content and videos for social media
  • Create ads for public events
  • Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming shows.
  • Prep and Perform


Restaurant Manager/Waitress

Bread Basket
06.2005 - 04.2010
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Organized schedules for front of house staff
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.

Lighting Technician/Stage Technician

Independent Contractor
08.1991 - 04.2004
  • Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
  • Prepared outgoing equipment for events
  • Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment for live concerts and corporate events
  • Worked with other sound technicians in set-up and operation of sound equipment for live concerts and corporate events
  • Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management.
  • Operated follow spot at live events
  • Prepped event areas
  • Built event staging and truss
  • Set up backline
  • Programmed consoles and loaded automated color change systems prior to events.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

High School Diploma -

Monta Vista High School
Spring Valley, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • Task Oriented
  • Customer Engagement
  • Professional Networking
  • Music Publicity Campaign Planning
  • Press Materials Development
  • Public Presentations
  • Professional Relationships
  • Corporate Events Planning
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Junior Publicist

Working Brilliantly
05.2022 - Current

Manager/Singer & Musician

Pentagrams & Daisies
01.2008 - Current

Restaurant Manager/Waitress

Bread Basket
06.2005 - 04.2010

Lighting Technician/Stage Technician

Independent Contractor
08.1991 - 04.2004

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Grossmont College

High School Diploma -

Monta Vista High School
Monica Sierras