Ryla Manalang
Corona,California
Summary
Personable and driven college student with a proven track record at el Don News, recognized nationally for editorial excellence. Experienced in content creation and social media management, with strong communication skills to engage audiences and drive brand growth. Adept at collaborating with teams to produce compelling narratives that resonate with readers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volleyball Coach
Empower Volleyball Club
Eastvale , CA
11.2023 - Current
- Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Conducted skill assessments to identify areas for player improvement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding player progress and expectations.
- Mentored junior coaches in practice management and athlete development.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
Lifestyle Editor
el Don News
Santa Ana, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with writers and designers to produce cohesive editorial themes.
- Curated engaging lifestyle content for digital platforms and print publications.
- Researched current trends in fashion, travel, and wellness for feature articles.
- Edited submissions for clarity, style, and adherence to brand voice guidelines.
- Managed social media channels to enhance audience engagement and brand presence.
- Attended conferences and events related to the lifestyle publishing sector in order to network and build relationships.
Product Specialist
Mazda Of Orange
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Continually expanded knowledge of vehicles product line.
- Assisted with demonstrations for vehicles to showcase functionality.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through effective communication skills, building cliental rapport and outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Lead Sales Associate
Tilly's Clothing Store
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Ranked #1 in productivity for 2021 and performed as top seller throughout time at company
- Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Trained, coached and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Increased sales and boosted revenue, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Corona, CA06.2021
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Writing and editing (AP style)
- Social media management (Instagram, TikTok)
- Public speaking
- Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, InDesign)
- Video and audio editing
- Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
- Content creation
- Editorial teamwork and collaboration
- Research skills
Accomplishments
- 2nd place for Best Photo Package at National College Media Convention 2024
- 10th place ACP Best in Show for Feature Photo at National College Media Convention 2024
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Timeline
Lifestyle Editor
el Don News
08.2024 - 12.2024
Volleyball Coach
Empower Volleyball Club
11.2023 - Current
Product Specialist
Mazda Of Orange
03.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Sales Associate
Tilly's Clothing Store
10.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Media Studies
Santa Ana College
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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