About Sandra Garcia
Middle Child Marketing was founded in 2008 by Sandra Garcia. Sandra’s communications experience is diverse, ranging from event planning to publicity for the art, beauty, retail, and entertainment industries. Her ability to absorb knowledge of her clients allows her to be a versatile asset to many companies. Sandra aspires to become one of Vancouver’s top Entertainment Publicists specializing in event, entertainment, feature film, and fashion publicity.
Sandra also runs Middle Child Reviews, a site dedicated to event, restaurant, product, and film reviews in Vancouver. A seasoned writer, she offers copy editing and proofreading services to individuals and businesses at reasonable rates.
Professional Experience:
- Member of the Canadian Public Relations Society, Women In Film & Television Vancouver, and The Pacific Club
- On the Board of Directors for the Vancouver Short Film Festival as Marketing Director and Programmer
- Women In Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV) Volunteer of the Year Award winner, 2009
- Freelance Public Relations work, 2007-2008
- Box office cashier and Publicity volunteer for the Vancouver International Film Festival, 2007-2008
- Public Relations and Events Assistant for Richards & Chan Inc., 2005-2007
- Executed the first Communications strategy for CiTR’s Capital Campaign in 2005-2006
- Founding member of the first Vancouver Student Film Festival in 2005
Education:
- Graduate of the Successful Consulting and Contracting Program, 2009
- BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) Marketing Communications Courses, 2006-2008
- University of British Columbia Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Film Studies, 2005
- BC Film Industry Orientation Course, 2004