I'm a born and raised South Floridian that now resides in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A true capricorn, I embody the spirit of the goat. Hardworking, loyal, and ambitious, I never stop learning and working towards my goals, both personally and professionally. I believe that if anyone does what they love they will be successful and my life is all about taking my passions to the next level.
Meal: Dinner at Caracas Arepa Bar Season: Spring Why: Met up with friends and headed to my neighborhood sports bar, Mulholland’s to watch the NBA playoffs but we didn’t want bar food. Mood: It was a pleasant 72 degrees so … Continue reading
The New Year calls for new adventures and thanks to my friends upcoming nuptials I had an excuse to explore a new city. Last weekend we went to celebrate her bachelorette party in New Orleans. A city deep with culture, I was anticipating nothing short of a good time; especially since the maid of honor planned everything and I was able to simply enjoy the ride. Read More... Continue reading
It’s been more than a decade since Montreal and Brooklyn have been juxtaposed from an art perspective. After a Paris-Brooklyn exchange Montrealers thought a comparison with their city and Brooklyn would be a fantastic platform to showcase both the differences … Continue reading
New York City's Museums are world-renowned and if you live here or are just stopping in for a weekend of fun they are a must on your to-do list. Visiting every museum can get pricey and with so many great exhibits offered around the city it can be difficult to choose just one. My go to in any season is the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Read More... Continue reading
Cheap of the Week: Image via http://www.icantaffordtoloveny.com/ Manhattan is not an inexpensive place to live. I'm fairly certain that everyone across our great land agrees with that. Day to day life can start to add up but you there are many ways to get a great meal or a cold adult beverage on the sly. Read More... Continue reading
Wednesday I hopped on my bike and met up with the charming and knowledgable Felipe, of Get Up and Ride. Together we are collaborating on a photography tour of Brooklyn and he took me to some pretty stunning spots. The day was sunny and gave us a beautiful glimpse at the season ahead. We can’t wait to give you our local perspective on all that is BK.
This handsome fellow, Neel, was such a happy and inquisitive dude. Every time the lens snapped shut he looked at me in amazement. I could barely get him to look at his lovely parents.
Testing out Totally Rad’s RadLab with a selfie.
I decided to download Totally Rad’s RadLab trial and there is no reason I won’t buy this awesome tool. Combined with photoshop you can mask and layer “stylets” and even adjust the stylet settings. This self-portrait was taken in low light with the camera on my MacBook Pro and I am amazed at how beautiful it came out with just a couple minutes of editing.
Meal: Dinner at Caracas Arepa Bar
Season: Spring
Why: Met up with friends and headed to my neighborhood sports bar, Mulholland’s to watch the NBA playoffs but we didn’t want bar food.
Mood: It was a pleasant 72 degrees so we wanted a place with open windows and an inexpensive price tag.
What I drank: I was in the mood for a beer and since it’s local, and delicious, I ordered the Brooklyn Summer Ale. It came with a shot of rum for only $1 more. It wasn’t just any rum but Venezuelan white rum, which by the countries law, must be aged for at least two years. It was a smooth chug.
What I ate: We ordered chips and guacamole to start. Sitting at the end of the bar we observed the fry guy cooking up fresh banana chips. They were served in a handsome basket and still warm when they were put in front of us. For dinner I ordered my fave, La Mulata. An arepa with black beans, jalapenos, grilled red peppers and white cheese.
My dessert: A shot, courtesy of the bartender, prepared with Venezuelan rum, jasmine bitters, agave, and lime.
Cost: $22 with tip
Final Thoughts: The bartender was attentive, friendly, and not over-bearing. The food was hot and fresh. The beer was cold and the shots were poured with love. Overall, it was tasty, quick, and cheap. I have and wil continue to go back!
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Today the #EatDownTipUp crew and I will be joining @DrinkDonate at Pouring Ribbons to benefit three restaurants shuttered after severe damage from Hurricane Sandy. Drink a few delicious cocktails and grab a bite while you mix in mingle in the East Village. See you there!
My day spent on Staten Island was more filling than an afternoon of brunch. That mimosa can wait. Staten Island still needs your help.
Today brought the perfect Fall day after two weeks of rain, wind, cold, and snow. I spent the day shooting portraits for my friends and their three month old, Gigi. I don’t know much about babies but this kid just smiled all day until she peacefully fell asleep. My kinda baby! Central Park provided an attractive backdrop and I captured some great shots for them.
Fondue surprise birthday dinner for my friend Maurice. BYOB spots are great for group dinners. Hollar!
Who: Local Natives - Only one of the best Indie bands EVER!
What: It’s a new track off there soon to be released album.
Where: I’m at my desk. Buds in. Trying not to fall out of my chair while I dance.
When: I got my grubby hands on it earlier this week and have had it on repeat.
Why: It’s been a long time guys but I couldn’t be happier with this track.
Odesk Summary:
My background in Art History and Photography set the tone for my current career as a Social Media Director. This knowledge honed my aesthetic vision to one of opulence and conviction.
Writing WhyIHeartNYC.com has led me to a career in social media. Passionately creating and growing communities online and assisting businesses, both large and small, to cultivating their voice is where I thrive.
What do I love most about social media? I am able to utilize all my creative skills such as, photography, design, and writing to communicate with the world.
• Establish social media accounts on multiple platforms useful for marketing to direct demographic.
• Design assets for all SM sites
• Outreach to local community leaders and influencers as well as online influencers in the geriatric care community.
• Research and write blog posts via Tumblr dealing with geriatric care to direct readers to company website and inquiry email.
• Monitor and manage SM platforms weekly to continue to grow the community and engagement.
• Select imagery that would indicate a high-end level of service and care for clients.
• Consult on company re-branding and website reconstruction.
• Design all company ads for use in print and/or online.
• Conceptualize blog title, format, and strategy.
• Produce logo, photography and customized design for site.
• Optimize content by restructuring post titles for better SEO capabilities resulting in a 300% increase
in monthly views.
• Add pages to blog to further engage visitors resulting in lower bounce rate.
• Cross promoted and acquired new fans via various social media platforms.
• Network with online and nightlife community.
• Quickly assimilate to the voice and verbiage of the Heineken brand to assist in urgent SM crisis.
• Perpetually monitor all SM platforms for issue-related consumer posts.
• Respond to all issue-related concerns and questions via SM channels utilizing Heineken language.
• Collect and track all issue-related posts, profile information of consumer, and response timing.
• Develop monthly marketing roadmap and build content on all SM platforms.
• Foster relationships with brands to execute mutually beneficial campaigns, driving reach and
engagement.
• Build insight and analytic tracking spreadsheets and implement procedures for optimization of
content syndication.
• Establish blogger outreach program and build relationships with bloggers to expand knowledge of
the Glossybox brand.
• Create original brand content for use globally across 18 Glossybox countries.
• Construct monthly blogger press kit containing press release, images, and a how-to on best blog
practices.
• Manage, direct, and mentor junior and intern staff.
• Provide copy-writing needs for all company media.
Create posts that are pertinent to the users of Howaboutwe.com and coincide with the voice of the website.
• Create collections for use of site promotion and social interaction.
• Publish daily blog posts to showcase site features and usability. Blog analytics showed a 65% increase in new visitors within the first two months.
• Manage company social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr). Have helped increase Facebook “likes” by 200% in two months.
• Collaborate with tech and web development to design and improve user experience for web site.
• Produce web-specific photography and provide art direction for site.
• Research popular new venues to provide timely content.
• Create weekly New York nightlife centric posts promoting citywide events and venues.
• Attend events as a ClubPlanet.com contributor.
• Promote ClubPlanet.com and self as leaders in nightlife expertise.