ALBA LUCIA GARCIA CARRERA
Houston
Summary
Seasoned Compliance Coordinator with hands-on experience in implementing and overseeing corporate compliance programs, including policy development and regulatory guidelines. Strong knowledge of federal and state compliance laws coupled with exceptional organizational skills to ensure adherence to all regulations. Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough investigations, develop effective strategies, and influence positive change within an organization. Proven success in fostering a culture of integrity while enhancing efficiency and mitigating risk.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Entity Elections Compliance Coordinator
Harris County Clerk's Office
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Served as primary contact for political subdivisions requesting election services through Harris County Clerk's Office, ensuring timely and efficient responses.
- Managed the ballot review process for building the coding for electoral ballots.
- Reviewed and edited each Election Contract Agreement prepared by the Harris County Attorney's Office prior to distributing them to the appropriate agencies.
- Managed contracting invoices for election services provided by HCC Office, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Supervised assignments and payroll processes for temporary election workers as Ballot Board members, facilitating smooth operations during elections.
- Elections Department
Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
HCCO
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated creation of bilingual ballots for all election cycles, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for diverse voters.
- Led and coordinated weekly bilingual community engagement and voter education events, workshops, and programs, reaching over 200 community members monthly and forming partnerships with more than 30 local organizations to enhance voter turnout.
- Developed strategic partnerships with community stakeholders and organizations, enhancing collaborative efforts to support voter education and outreach.
- Designed and distributed weekly community updates, improving communication and engagement with community members.
- Oversaw operations of elections department
Bilingual Communications and Public Engagement Specialist
HCCO
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Served as spokesperson for Harris County elections department, participating in prime-time broadcasts each electoral season to engage and inform 200,000 Hispanic voters.
- Translated public-facing information such as press releases, voter education presentations, pamphlets, and digital election updates (website and social media).
- Created Spanish-language audio ballot recordings to ensure accessibility for Spanish-speaking voters.
- Elections Department
Associate Writer
OUTSmart Magazine
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Enhanced social media presence to increase brand visibility.
- Reported, wrote, and edited articles highlighting issues and events within the local LGBTQ community.
- Researched and wrote engaging articles on LGBTQ+ issues and culture.
- Collaborated with editors to refine content for publication.
- Conducted interviews with community leaders and activists for feature stories.
Archivist
LGBTQ Archives, M.D. Anderson Library
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Sorted and preserved historical LGBTQ publications to enhance accessibility for academic research.
- Coordinated community volunteer events to engage public support for the collection.
- Curated and organized archival collections for LGBTQ history and culture.
- Developed and implemented cataloging standards for archival materials.
- Facilitated access to archival resources for researchers and community members.
Associate Editor
Glass Mountain Literary Magazine
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Reviewed, selected, and edited submissions for online and print publications to maintain quality and align with editorial standards.
- Edited submitted works to enhance clarity and coherence.
- Collaborated with authors to refine manuscripts and provide constructive feedback.
- Managed editorial calendar to ensure timely publication of issues.
Bereavement Counselor
Houston Hospice
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered bilingual counseling to non-English speaking family members, ensuring understanding and support during the bereavement process.
- Provided emotional support to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss.
- Facilitated bereavement support groups for diverse community members.
- Developed personalized coping strategies for clients dealing with loss.
Education
Master of Science - Macro Concentration
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Houston, TX04-2026
BA - Political Science
University of Houston
Houston, Texas12-2020
Candidate for BA - International Relations
Tokyo International University
Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan05-2017
Skills
- Business and Legal Spanish Translation
- Legal translation
- Contract Management
- Administrative Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Program Development
- Administrative management
- Community Engagement Training
- Strategic Partnerships
- Community training
- Presentation Facilitation
- Facilitation skills
- Partnership development
- Program design
- Fundraising strategies
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Entity Elections Compliance Coordinator
Harris County Clerk's Office
08.2024 - 03.2026
Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
HCCO
09.2023 - 08.2024
Bilingual Communications and Public Engagement Specialist
HCCO
05.2022 - 09.2023
Associate Writer
OUTSmart Magazine
01.2020 - 04.2022
Associate Editor
Glass Mountain Literary Magazine
08.2018 - 05.2020
Archivist
LGBTQ Archives, M.D. Anderson Library
06.2018 - 12.2020
Bereavement Counselor
Houston Hospice
06.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Macro Concentration
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
BA - Political Science
University of Houston
Candidate for BA - International Relations
Tokyo International University