Aicel Gutierrez
831.682.1622
aicel.gutierrez@gmail.com
Public Relations specialist with in-house experience in government relations, event planning, social media, blog management, and copy editing.
Skills/Qualifications
• Events: Oversee entire event planning process including logistics, coordination and promotion
• Creative Applications: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, beginning DreamWeaver
• Language: Bilingual (Spanish)
• Communications: AP Style writing and editing, website and print content development
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress and other social networking sites
• Strengths: Detail-oriented, strive under pressure
Professional Experience
Applied Materials, Intern January 2010 to Present
Santa Clara, California
Responsible for supporting the Government Affairs as well as Corporate Affairs groups with duties related to internal and external communications, event management and media relations. Regularly edit and update blog content; maintain contact lists of government officials and media contacts; participate in the event planning process, including drafting briefings, scheduling tours and other duties associated with hosting visiting dignitaries, government officials and reporters.
Key Duties and Accomplishments
• Successfully planned, promoted and executed the first bi-annual Government Affairs Voter Information Luncheon.
• Responsible for compiling the government affairs monthly newsletter distributed to an audience of more than 1000 employees including executive staff, directors and managers.
• Responsible for developing internal communications for company political action committee.
Bank of America, Senior Teller August 2008-March 2010
Salinas, California
Managed customer transactions, provided customer service support and handled account inquiries, responsible for audit preparation, enforced anti-money laundering regulations and fulfilled federal transaction reporting requirements.
HSBC Credit Center, Sales Assistant April 2007-February 2008
Fresno, California
Supported daily operations, managed customer service issues, processed loans and prepared monthly audit reports.
Education & Recognition
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
San Jose State University, December 2011
Matthew Garcia Memorial Scholarship Award, 2011
San Jose State University Dean’s Scholar, 2010-2011
