PR & Communications

Marlene
Arroyo

Communications & Public Relations.

Orchid

About

A little
about me.


My background began in journalism, where my writing focused on reporting and editorial copy, then transitioned to learning more about public relations at Cal Poly, which was my declared concentration. Through my concentration, I was able to master public relations principles, build media kits, and create each document in a style compatible with the respective organizations for strategic communications.

I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, and I've focused on viewer accessibility for the organizations I've worked for. This includes Mustang News and the M-A Chronicle, where articles and social media posts were also available in Spanish to accommodate a larger audience.

Also serving as a resident advisor during my time at Cal Poly, I collaborated closely with other RAs to organize programming for 4 events per quarter, aligning with Cal Poly housing's "LEARN" model, which focuses on well-being and adjustment to college. For these events, I wrote and sent emails and GroupMe messages, created posters, managed event budgets, and ensured resident attendance.

Currently based in San Luis Obispo. Open to roles on the Central Coast, the Bay Area, Southern California (LA/San Diego), or remote.

Currently
Looking for full-time work in PR, communications, content, or marketing. Also open to contract and freelance.
Education
B.S. Journalism, PR Concentration
Cal Poly SLO
Tools
Adobe InDesign, Canva, Premiere Pro, Google Analytics, Qualtrics
Languages
English & Spanish — written and spoken

Work

What I've made.

Writing, campaigns, and content. Some in print, some for clients, some both.

PR Campaign

Lush Cosmetics — Scent Sanctuary & Damas Del Sol

A full PR campaign for Lush — news releases, fact sheet, media advisory, and biography pitched to Allure, Refinery29, and Glamour UK. Included a Día de Muertos product concept and an in-app Scent Quiz.

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"Do it the Lush way, caring for yourself, the planet, and our people."

— SOCO, Lush PR Campaign
News Release Fact Sheet Biography Media Advisory Brand Analysis Social Content
EN & ES

Published Article

Colorism: Hidden in Plain Sight

A bilingual feature on colorism across ethnic communities. Co-written with Brianna Aguayo, published in the M-A Chronicle in English and Spanish.

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EN & ES

Published Article

Why "Latinx" Isn't Catching On

An investigation into how Latino students and families feel about the term "Latinx" — survey data from 112 respondents, interviews with students, parents, and teachers.

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Brand & Web

Rosas Maintenance Services

Brand copy and web presence for a family-owned cleaning business in Menlo Park.

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Contact

Email marlenearroyo10@gmail.com LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/marlene-arroyo Phone (650) 276-9548 Resume Download ↗