Denisse Montalvan

Denisse Montalvan has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as VP Multicultural Communications at Zeno Group since November 2018. In this position, they provide strategic counsel and multicultural support to account teams, with a focus on the Latino market. Denisse also collaborates with Zeno leadership to shape the company's capabilities and promote diversity and inclusion.

Prior to joining Zeno Group, Denisse worked at The Axis Agency from August 2015 to November 2018 as a Senior Manager, Media Relations. Denisse'sresponsibilities included managing client relations, driving accounts and teams, and supporting business development. Denisse handled accounts for various clients, including Kaiser Permanente, Pine-Sol, Clorox, Verizon, and myRA.

Before that, Denisse was a Senior Account Executive at iNSPIRE! from July 2012 to July 2015. Based in Los Angeles, they provided strategic counsel and planning for Spint and Boost Mobile. Denisse managed social media influencer programs, consumer engagement, and media relations. Denisse also organized media, grassroots, and community events, and worked with producers of national TV shows to integrate brand messaging.

Denisse's career started at Ketchum, where they worked as an Assistant Account Executive and Hispanic Media Specialist from June 2008 to July 2012. Denisse'sresponsibilities included developing media strategies, managing client events, and assisting with new business development.

Before entering the public relations field, Denisse worked as an Accounting Clerk at CTC Transportation Inc. & Rebel Van LinesComp from April 1999 to June 2009, handling customer service, accounts receivables, collections, and billing. Denisse also worked as a Receptionist, managing accounts payables, accounts receivables, and driver job reports.

During their education, Denisse gained experience as an Intern at Acento Advertising in 2008, supporting the PR Department with research, event logistics, media lists, and administrative duties. Denisse worked on projects with Staples, Time Warner Cable, and Service Master.

Additionally, Denisse interned at RL Public Relations + Sportivo in 2007, where they pitched media, conducted research, and organized media lists. Denisse also handled administrative tasks such as organizing client clips from print and online sources.

Denisse Montalvan completed their primary education in the field of advertising at the Universidad Centroamericana de Ciencias Empresariales (NI) from 1997 to 1998, receiving an AA degree. Denisse continued their education by pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations & Advertising at California State University-Dominguez Hills from 2006 to 2008.