Katie Rodriguez
San Fransisco | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Animal welfare
Nutrition
Marine conservation
In my own words
— KatieHi! My name is Katie and I am a freelance journalist, photographer and story consultant. My interest spectrum is broad and impassioned; I’m fascinated with people and culture, environmental activism, science, art, and the beauty and benefit of outdoor adventure. Recent clients include Surfer Magazine, Men’s Journal, Yamaha Bicycles, Oru Kayak, Cotopaxi, and Old Pal. I am also helping stitch together story for environmental surf documentary, “The Cigarette Surfboard”.
I consider myself a quick-thinker, creative, and an intellectually-curious contributor who can bring an open mind and strong work ethic to your team.
Trajectory
Nov 2016 — Sep 2019
Social Media Manager, Contributing Writer, Producer · TEN: The Enthusiast Network- The Adventure Sports Network
- Grew social media engagement and maintained brand presence across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest platforms
- Developed ASN’s creative voice by writing all copy, sourcing content, managing assets and reporting analytics on all of ASN's social accounts
- Produced ASN's "Van Tours" YouTube series - each episode a biographical short on an athlete, artist or craftsperson detailing how and why they chose to live on the road out of their self-made home-on-wheels
- Contributing writer focused on environment, culture, activism, travel beats and newsletters
Jun 2016 — Dec 2016
Social Media-Marketing Assistant · SURFING Magazine (TEN: The Enthusiast Network)
-Execution of promotional events (30 Days of Giveaways and Jack Freestone Giveaway)
-Managed all of SURFINGmag-SWIM's social media platforms and online blog content including: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr handles.
-Compilation of social media demographics and online trend statistics.
Event planning and setup for US Open Event's, Waterman's Ball and Golf Hole Sponsorship.
-Assisted in management of SURFING's 2016/2017 Winter Wetsuit Guide (print/online)
May 2014 — Jun 2016
Research Assistant · Pinniped Sensory Systems and Cognition Laboratory
-Equipment setup and execution of bio-acoustic and cognition experiments of seals and sea lions
-Data collection and extensive record keeping of animals health and reproductive behaviors
-Spotted seal vocal recordings analysis
-Animal husbandry caring for a variety of species including: 1 southern sea otter, 2 california sea lions, 1 ringed, 1 harbor, and 2 bearded seals
Aug 2014 — May 2016
Server and Bartender · West End Tap & Kitchen
-Committed to maintaining seamless customer service for a modern, fast paced tap room and kitchen
-Provided extensive knowledge about the beer making process and local wineries in a "business casual" establishment
-Assisted in running events: "Tap takeovers" and sports events.
Jun 2014 — Apr 2016
Field Research Assistant · Costa Laboratory
Assisted in data collection and analysis of juvenile and adult female northern elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park rookery.
Activity
Education history
University of California; Santa Cruz
Bachelor of science | 2010 - 2014
