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ALYSSA ORTIZ DON'T BUILD LINKS. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

ALYSSA ORTIZ MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS LEADER

EDUCATION 2007-2011 UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA BA Public Relations & Advertising 2017-2018 FORDHAM UNIVERSITY- GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Masters Media Management

CONTACT P: (203)908 6702 A: 275 Winchester Ave, New Haven, CT 06511 E: aortiz@spartans.ut.edu L:www.linkedin.com/in/al yssa-ortiz-694880120/

EXPERIENCE

2011 - 2014 | VIAMEDIA ADVERTISING SALES COORDINATOR Schedule ads and product promotions to ensure client satisfaction.

Coordinate promotional events for sales team to maintain contact with potential clients and professional bodies.

Created management schedules for clients.

Prepare proposals, agreements, sales reports, and presentations.

2014 - 2016 | GLAZER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Rigorously monitors the effectiveness of marketing and promotional effort by carefully collecting and analyzing visitor data, membership data, program and event booking.

Plans and administers the Museum’s marketing budget, which includes monitoring accounts on a monthly basis to ensure that team is within budget and all invoices are coded and tracked properly.

Handle the tasks to draft media plans, project documents, key website documents, media grids, and other media-related forms as necessary for projects.

Perform the tasks to hire and manage crossfunctional teams like freelancers, media vendors, project management teams and content-providers.

Write and distribute all approved press releases and communicate regularly with press contacts including top local stations such as WFTS- ABC Action News, WTSP- News Channel 10, WFLANews Channel 8, and The Tampa Bay Times.

2017- PRESENT | THE MORGANTI GROUP, INC. MARKETING & PROPOSALS COORDINATOR Oversees the development of marketing proposals, which may include ensuring that documents are secure and in keeping with company standards, facilitating the proposal review process, and guiding production of the final draft.

Participates in weekly proposal meetings with executive leadership team to identify key market sectors and pursuits.

Effectively communicates with appropriate management and staff personnel.

Lead customer acquisition strategies for proposals ranging from $5M-$100M.

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11/3/2016

PlayTimes October Edition: Halloween Spree, #GCMParenting Series, & More!

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W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G T H I S M O N T H Halloween Spree October 31| 4‐8pm | $10 Admission, $8 Premium & Super Premium Members Join GCM for the safest, silliest, and slimiest Halloween party in town! Bring your liĀle goblins into GCM for indoor trick‐or‐trea�ng, spooky tunes, ghoulish craĀs, costume parades with prizes, and much more. Get your �ckets before they disappear!

Enjoy tricky games Create ghoulish craĀs Trick‐or‐treat at our candy & prize sta�ons Enter the creepy costume parade Wiggle, wobble, and work it to some spooky tunes and more!

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Join us this Fall as we partner with Champions for Children in providing The Triple P ‐ Posi�ve Paren�ng Program. During this �me, parents with children ages 18 months to 12 years, can register to meet with trained clinicians to cover topics like how to encourage coopera�on or how to teach new skills. This is a great opportunity for parents to get 1:1 counseling for personal concerns and gain insight on how you can make posi�ve changes at home. Visit GlazerMuseum.org/p3

Wednesday, October 19 Home School Days | 2pm‐5pm | $6 Admission, Free for Members Theme: Crea�ng!

GCM is proud to announce its newest program Home School Days. During this �me, students will develop and advance their social skills as they interact with others in the home school community. On Wednesday, October 19, come create with unique techniques. Explore sew circuits in Engineers Workshop, design with a 3D pen, and free paint in Art Lab. Each month will focus on new themes that are guaranteed to help your students take on learning like never before! To register for this event, please email reserva�ons@glazermuseum.org

#G C M P A R E N T S E R I E S Tickets on sale soon!

Thursday, November 3 | 6pm‐9pm Join us for our #GCMParents series kickoff with the popular author and scien�st Norine Dowrkin‐McDaniel. She will be reading from her hit book, Science of Parenthood. Come enjoy this scien�fically fun parents' night out. Book will be available for purchase and event includes personalized author signing.

All event �ckets include snacks, one drink �cket, and cash bar. $12 per person or $20 per couple | Premium/Super Premium Members $15 per person or $25 per couple | General Admission

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This Fall GCM introduces its brand new series, #GCMParents. During this special evening, parents in Tampa Bay will have the opportunity to network and learn more from top experts in the area. Each month will feature a new topic!

For more informa�on, please visit: hĀp://glazermuseum.org/event/gcmparentsseriesnov2016

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T H E M O T H E R O F A L L B A B Y S H O W E R S 5th Annual The Mother of All Baby Showers Thursday, November 10 | 5:30‐9pm Presented by Florida Hospital and Featuring Parent Hacks' author Asha Dornfest and Chef, Owner and Founder of Born Foody, Joshua Wahler The Original. The One and Only. The 5th Annual The Mother of All Baby Showers brings top notch pregnancy, baby and toddler brands, and experts all to one place, our museum! Learn about the latest products, services, and trends for your fabulous growing family. This adults‐ only event offers Try It Before You Buy It, educa�onal sessions, tasty treats, and $20K in giveaways. A por�on of �cket sales benefit the Glazer Children's Museum. VIPs get early admission, a Baby K'tan Diaper Bag, 5 meals from Born Foody, a 3 month membership to the https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1126094051609&format=html&print=true

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Media Contact: Alyssa Ortiz Glazer Children’s Museum (813) 443-3809 aortiz@glazermuseum.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMALLab Experience Opens at the Glazer Children’s Museum First of Its Kind in a United States Children’s Museum

(Tampa, FL.) The Glazer Children’s Museum is merging innovation and education with the opening of their brand new, interactive experience, SMALLab. SMALLab, which stands for Situated Multimedia Arts Learning Lab, will premiere to the public on Sunday, April 3 and is the first of its kind in a U.S. children’s museum. SMALLab is an embodied learning environment where every learner is up, moving, and collaborating with peers. During each SMALLab experience, museum guests can work together to solve puzzles, create stories and character plots, learn about the world, and paint digital masterpieces. “To be the first Children’s Museum in the nation to pioneer this technology means that our region gets the best educational tools for kids today so they can be prepared as critical thinkers for tomorrow. “says, Jennifer Stancil, President and CEO of the Museum. Patrons will be able to participate and interact with the newest experience, every Saturday and Sunday free with museum admission at posted times.

“Installing our new SMALLab is a dream realized. I’ve been watching the trajectory of SMALLab since its early days at Arizona State University as “gaming” as a way to educate began to gain momentum.

Bringing this innovation to Tampa to improve learning outcomes in a diverse range of subjects is just the beginning of a long string of new experiences we’re excited to lead.,” Stancil continued.

In addition, SMALLab will be available as a field trip enhancement during the summer months and upcoming school year for all group field trips. The pricing of $9.50 per student covers all field trip costs and includes SMALLab learning module teaching topics as diverse as literacy, physics, fractions and more. The SMALLab experience accommodates a maximum of 26 students and 3 chaperones. Each educational scenario is 45 minutes in length and includes a SMALLab Educator to facilitate. Available

scenarios, field trip details, and descriptions can be found at GlazerSMALLab.org. Registration is currently open for these programs.

This innovative, motion-capture technology is proven to increase student learning by 86%, and yield a 7x increase in student-centered discussions. Educators can watch as their students become the fraction, letter, molecule, paintbrush, or playing piece in hundreds of educational activities, all aligning with Pre K-12 STEAM curriculum and Common Core standards. To learn more about SMALLab visit GlazerSMALLab.org or to view pictures and video demos check out the GCM Press Kit.

About The Glazer Children’s Museum Named one of the top five Children’s Museums in America, Glazer Children’s Museum is an innovative educational and culture resource for the Tampa region. Opened in Downtown Tampa in 2010, the Museum sits among skyscrapers as well as green space, and is a central part of the cultural corridor featuring other museums, libraries and a performing arts center. The mission of Glazer Children’s Museum is to create learning environments where children play, discover and connect to the world around them in order to develop as lifelong learners and leaders. The hands-on, minds-on Museum attracts more than 210,000 visitors annually with a 53,000 sq ft building full of themed galleries and 170 interactive exhibits for children aged birth to ten. A combination of permanent and traveling exhibits, comprehensive year-round educational programs, and dynamic special events provide children, parents, caregivers, and teachers a rich, cutting edge, ever-changing environment for playful learning. Glazer Children’s Museum, a 501c3 non-profit, also offers over 5,000 sq ft of event space, 2,500 sq ft of classroom space and a 1,000 sq ft roof top terrace overlooking the picturesque Downtown Riverwalk, along the Hillsborough River.

About SMALLab Learning SMALLab Learning was founded in 2010 with the mission of advancing embodied learning in schools and museums. Our flagship product is SMALLab, the Situated Multimedia Arts Learning Lab. SMALLab was created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers and media experts at Arizona State University, led by Dr. David Birchfield. Numerous agencies supported the core research including the National Science Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, Intel Research, the Kauffman Foundation, and private donors.

In 2010, ASU helped to create a new spin-off company, SMALLab Learning, LLC, founded by Drs. David Birchfield and Mina Johnson-Glenberg. ###

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As the cooler moments of the season take us by surprise, the Glazer Children's Museum has already planned ways to keep you and your family warm with festive fun. Join GCM this Fall as we take on healthy living choices, dance the monster mash at Halloween Spree, explore worldly cultures with Tasty Traditions, meet Santa at Jingle Bell Rock, ring in 2017 at Downtown Countdown, and so much more!

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Now that GCM’s Dandelion Days of summer are successfully behind us, we’re falling into the new season with cool, unforgettable programming designed to keep the entire family happy.

This October, we’re kicking off Fall with some slightly spooky flare. Haunt the Museum all month long to explore new Glow in the Dark Art, Boo & Goo, and Tampa General Hospital’s Children’s Medical Center Health + Wellness programs. Also make sure to join us for our annual blockbuster bash where we monster mash, Halloween Spree!

This November, all future globe-trotters are invited to participate in Tasty Traditions from around the world, Harvest Days, Thankful Week, Hero Days, and the opening of our newest West African Drum Hut and Japanese Pagoda exhibits. For Tampa’s future parents, GCM invites you to explore a favorite Bay Area event, The Mother of All Baby Showers, on November 10.

This December, say hello to the holidays as GCM introduces our new Jingle Bell Rock party after the Mayor’s Tree Lighting as well as new Geek Week, Make & Take, and Mess Fest programs. Make sure to join us for Nutcracker Tea and ring in 2017 at our popular Downtown Countdown too!

2017 SeaSoN! As this season is about giving and spending time with loved ones, consider

adding a GCM Family Membership to your list of gift ideas. What better gift than an entire year of educational programs, endless exploration, and the opportunity for your little ones to become lifelong learners and leaders.

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GCM Premium Family Memberships start at only $175! Enjoy over 170 hands-on exhibits, daily programs, discounts on special events, access to over 450 other museums, and more for an entire year. Learn more about GCM’s membership levels and benefits at GlazerMuseum.org/membership

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tOp pICKS from GCM As the Fall months brisk in and the holidays commence, we want to make sure your children take on Fall and Winter Break with the best learning tools in hand — digital or analog. GCM experts and CommonSenseMedia.org recommend the following books, apps, and games so your family can stay cool and in the know!

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Children come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s important to reiterate that message through reading. GCM recommends Ivy + Bean, an awardwinning book about making a new friend, learning about differences, and sharing an adventure. With its oversize print, black-and-white illustrations, and easy-to-follow plot, this first book in a consistently funny series is a great starter chapter book for emerging readers.

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The young learner app, Sid’s Science Fair, brings your kindergartener into a science-tastic world filled with new educational concepts, vocabulary words, and fun activities. Children are invited to explore Sid’s colorful exhibits while learning mathematical and scientific concepts on an introductory level. Watch as they integrate the words they have learned into every day scenarios.

Being exposed to these concepts at such an early age will make complex concepts easier to grasp as your little one gets older.

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As the holiday season quickly approaches, here’s the perfect app for your little ones to capture every moment. The Curious About Me App allows children to create movies while talking about their own experiences and learning the key components to a hit story. Download and give your child a taste of movie magic today!

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Download the Coda Game as it’s designed to teach coding to kids. Its unlimited creativity is designed to help kids understand basic coding as well as how video games work. Kids can design two types of games and then share them to the cloud under a username selected from silly options. If they know a friend’s username, they can search specifically for those games, download them, and play them. Coda Game ‘cutesy game-design empowers young visual coders and preps them for GCM’s Geek Week!

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SCIENCE OF PARENTHOOD: NORINE DWORKIN-MCDANIEL OCTOBER 13, 6-9PM, $15 GA | $12 PREMIUM+ MEMBERS Parenting is crazy so why not see it through a microscope lens to get a good laugh? GCM and best selling author, Norine Dowrkin-McDaniel, will be hosting an evening of readings from her book Science of Parenthood and more. For ticket information and a list of other GCM Parent Series, visit GlazerMuseum.org/parentseries

tHe Mother of aLl babY SHoWeRS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 5:30-9PM

Presented by Florida Hospital, Featuring Parent Hacks’ author, Asha Dornfest and Founder of Born Foody, Joshua Wahler The Original. The One and Only. The 5th annual Mother of All Baby Showers brings top notch pregnancy, baby & toddler brands, and experts to the Glazer Children’s Museum so soon-to-be parents can learn about the latest products, services, and trends for 21st century growing family. This adults-only event offers Try It Before You Buy It, educational sessions, and $20,000 in giveaways.

VIP tickets get early admission, a Baby K’tan Diaper Bag, 5 meals from Born Foody, a 3 month membership to GCM, and a special swag bag. A portion of ticket sales benefit the Glazer Children’s Museum. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit themotherofallbabyshowers.com

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The Glazer Children's Museum is a nonprofit organization committed to providing a rich learning environment to all children, families, and educators in the Tampa Bay area. Thank you to the following donors for their generous support this season: Propeller Club, Port of Tampa Exhibit Support Publix Super Markets Charities Birthday Bash Tampa General Hospital Health + Wellness Month Tampa Bay Water Exhibit Support

a muSeum for everyoNe Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and friends who attended this year’s Imagination on September 9. Together, we raised funds for Museum exhibits and educational programs that serve Tampa Bay’s children and beyond. To learn more about the Museum’s mission to create lifelong learners and leaders, please visit GlazerMuseum.org/donate Thank you to our Gala Chairs Shanna & Bryan Glazer Thank you to 2016 Host Committee Commissioner Sandy & Jim Murman Kaley & Brad Abbey Marie & Rick Barkett Seema & Dr. Maulik Bhalani Tate & Blake Casper Alissa & Casey Ellison Kelly & Brad Ford Mandy & Jason Levy Parita & Shilen Patel Jennifer & Justin Phelps Sarah & Brooks Watkins Presenting Sponsor Florida Pain Medicine Innovation Sponsor Zetta Jet Visionary Sponsors Freedom Health, Inc. & HealthAxis Glazer Family Foundation

Dreamer Sponsors American Clinical Solutions, LLC, Caspers Company, Delta, Helios Education Foundation, Drs. Kiran & Pallavi Patel Family Foundation, Wagner Murray Architects, PA/Manhattan Construction (Florida), Inc. Creativity Sponsors Amalie Oil Company, Amscot Financial, Burr & Forman LLP, Florida Hospital Tampa Doc1stER 4 Kids, Gries Investment Funds, GTE Financial, Mezrah Financial/Walter’s Levine, P.A., Port Consolidated Inc., Raymond James Financial, Rooms To Go Foundation, Sarah & Brooks Watkins Family Foundation, Soil Tech Distributors, Steven & Jodi Jacolow, Sykes Enterprises Incorporated, Swim Digital Group, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Times, Walter Family Foundation Inspiration Sponsors Adams and Reese LLP, Aramark, ASD/SKY Architecture, Baker Barrios Architects, Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., ChappellRoberts, Commission Sandy & Jim Murman/Dr. Michael & Michele Bradner, Engage Behavioral Health, EWI Construction, Fifth Third Bank, Gianco Companies, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Hill Ward Henderson, Insero & Co CPAs, LLP, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Kimmins Contracting Corp., Learning For Life Academy, M2 Financial Advisors of Raymond James, Medtronic, Moffitt Cancer Center, Northwestern Mutual, Port Tampa Bay, Reliable Trucking Enterprises Inc., RIPA & Associates, Shari & Todd Mezrah, Shumaker, Loop, & Kendrick LLP, Stacie & Sam Linsky, Susan Heyman & Michael White, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Pilots Association, TECO Energy, Telemundo Tampa, Trademark Metals Recycling, Visit Tampa Bay Patron Sponsors Nielsen, Mosaic, Dr. Karin & John Hotchkiss, Carlton Fields, Nationwide Title Clearing, Inc., Blair & Jason Licht, Lykes Insurance, Regions Banks, Republic Services, Fitlife Foods, Barbara & Jim Major, Kelly & Kimberly Rogers, Owens Realty Services, Todd Wagner Foundation

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NOVEMBER 27, 10AM-1PM Sunshine Sunday is a morning event on the last Sunday of every other month for children with special needs and their families. Explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down, unique programs, and community resources. For more information, visit GlazerMuseum.org/accessibility

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SpeCial progRamS

OCTOBER 11, NOVEMBER 8, DECEMBER 13 The Museum and Champions for Children have partnered to offer developmental checkups for children ages 36 months and under. During a checkup, parents meet with child development professionals to explore fun learning activities and to test a child’s benchmarks with the Ages & Stages Questionnaire.

All checkups are included with admission but must be pre-registered at GlazerMuseum.org/developmentalcheckups

CbHC free tueSDayS

OCTOBER 4, NOVEMBER 1, DECEMBER 6, NEW TIME! NOON-7PM The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County proudly presents free admission on the first Tuesday of every month, from Noon-7pm. Join the Glazer Children’s Museum along with partners CBHC, PBS Affiliate, and WEDU, for free family fun every month.

NeW! poSitive pareNtiNg program

OCTOBER 17, NOVEMBER 14, DECEMBER 12, -7PM Join us this Fall as we partner with Champions for Children

for The Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. Parents of children ages 0-12 are invited to meet a licensed psychologist to learn how to encourage positive behavior at home and become confident in their parenting style.

All sessions are included with admission but must be pre-registered at GlazerMuseum.org/p3

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Save tHeSe FeStive DateS! December 2 New! Jingle Bell Rock December 11 Nutcracker Tea December 31 Downtown Countdown

CheCk IN aND WiN

Enter to win monthly giveaways each time you Check In and use #GCMKIDS on social media.

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CalliNg all kiD CoStumeS: Join GCM’s Costume Parade for a chance to win cool prizes!

oCtober 31, 4-8pm

Safe Trick-or-Treating for Ages 0-10 $10 Admission | $8 Premium & Super Premium Members Join GCM for the silliest Halloween party in town! Bring your little goblins into the Glazer Children's Museum for indoor trick-or-treating, spooky tunes, ghoulish crafts, costume parades with prizes, and more.

Get your tickets before they are gone!

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