Ronald Sanchez

About

Ronald Sanchez is a communications, marketing, and social media specialist with over two decades of experience working for the media, corporations, and non-profit organizations. He has managed social media accounts and developed communication strategies for D.C. State Fair and D.C. Asian Pacific American Film Festival. At International Launch Services (ILS), he launched and established the company's online presence by creating social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. His experience also includes writing and editing content for publications like PR/US Newswire and USA Today. As a photographer, he has captured independent California bands, city festivals, protests, and museum events.

Employment

4 roles

Apr 2008 - Present 18 years 1 month

Social Media Specialist & Photographer

Independent

Worked as a photographer for independent California bands, city festivals, protests, museum events, and more for social media posting.
Managed social media accounts and was lead photographer for D.C. State Fair.
Developed communications strategies and managed partnerships with festival sponsors and the media for D.C. Asian Pacific American Film Festival. Managed social media accounts, wrote press releases, and blog posts for the website. Writer for the film festival program book.
Wrote and directed the short documentary film Ludwig's House of Violin.

Apr 2009 - Oct 2019 10 years 6 months

Senior Publications & Digital Media Specialist

International Launch Services (ILS)

ILS provides launch services for global satellite operators and offers a complete array of services and support, from contract signing through mission management and on-orbit delivery.

Launched and established company's online presence by creating over 1,500 posts on their social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn) and website.
Developed and implemented social media strategy and assisted the marketing director and vice president of sales with implementation and planning of ILS’s communications strategies.
Coordinated with president, vice presidents, and customers to develop consistent messaging for numerous mediums; wrote press releases and media advisories; blogged and photographed ILS’s company and community events, and trade shows; created SEO keywords.
Provided ILS more than $50,000 of photography and photo editing services at trade shows.
Edited mission documents such as photo, security, fitcheck plans, and Interface Control Documents.

Nov 2002 - May 2007 4 years 6 months

Senior Editor

PR/US Newswire

Edited, proofread, fact-checked, and distributed press releases using AP style under strict deadlines.
Received a commendation letter for superior interpersonal skills and building excellent relationship with customers.
Generated income for company by signing new clients and recommending distribution services to existing clients.

Apr 1993 - Oct 2000 7 years 6 months

Content Creator

USA Today

Created content for USATODAY.com’s sports pages. Wrote news briefs, a hockey blog, created photo galleries, quizzes, and audio features.
Managed staff of editors and delegated daily assignments, as shift supervisor.
Received a commendation letter for outstanding project management during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.
Edited, proofread, and fact-checked web and newspaper pages using AP style under strict deadlines.
Worked as a contributing writer for USA TODAY newspaper.