Amber Falgout
Fernley,NV
Summary
Strategic-thinking Communications professional adept at writing, editing and shaping copy to meet specific needs, enhance perception and drive change. Decisive and focused with expertise in team leadership, program management and complex problem-solving. Maintains positive media relations and promotes specific messages. Experienced in legislative advocacy, policy, research at the local, state and federal level.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Director
Battle Born Progress
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Wrote content for press releases, website, and social media campaigns.
- Oversaw website copy and 6 social media accounts.
- Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
- Oversaw staff members and provided training to all incoming staff on policies, politics, legislation, and advocacy efforts
- Represented the organization at over 30 public forums and conferences.
- Acted as point of contact for inbound media-related calls.
- Developed media strategies to support event launches, increase public visibility, and drive volunteer engagement.
- Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
Northern NV Manager
Battle Born Progress
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Responsible for all social media monitoring & activity for 6 accounts
- Responsible for all northern NV outreach to volunteers
- Responsible for media interviews, pitching press conferences, and developing relationships with relevant media
- Responsible for policy research, organization of stakeholders on policy issues like gun violence prevention.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
NV Digital Organizer
For Our Future Action Fund
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Responsible for all social media monitoring & activity including producing daily reports on relevant news for our field team
- Developed SMS program that reached over 400K voters
- Experience tracking metrics for emails and social media
- Experience with writing & sending mass emails
- Experience developing a social media and communications plan.
- Created and maintained detailed event plans and budgets to comply with timelines and control costs.
Field Organizer
For Our Future Action Fund
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for recruiting, managing, & training canvassers & canvass coordinator
- Responsible for reporting & meeting daily, weekly, & monthly metric goals
- Trusted to provide media outlets with statements
- Responsible for 'Letter to The Editor Writing Parties'
- Responsible for writing guides talking points, and development of scripts.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Recruited and trained volunteers to handle field canvassing functions.
Canvasser
For Our Future Nevada
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Increased team efficiency by communicating frequently with coworkers about talking points, scripts and voter contacts
- Met and exceeded daily and weekly knock targets to contribute to overall campaign success.
- Responded to voter questions and provided information on campaign objectives.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV05.2016
Skills
- Communication Planning
- Strategy Development
- Policy Writing
- Supervising Staff
- Social Media Platforms
- Policy Development
- Document Management
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Building Media Relations
- Team Leadership Skills
- Social Media Management
- Supporting Fundraising
Volunteer Experience
- Worked with local advocates to develop policies around housing.
- Worked with clients to get them to relevant appointments & provided basic skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation.
Internship
Interned with Children's Advocacy Alliance for my practicum during my first year MSW at the University of Nevada Reno. During the internship, I was responsible for researching Nevada's foster care system, building relationships with relevant stakeholders in the foster care system, supporting the organization's rural tour, and developing documents to assist executive staff in their understanding of foster care issues in Nevada.
Timeline
Communications Director
Battle Born Progress
05.2023 - Current
Northern NV Manager
Battle Born Progress
11.2019 - 05.2023
NV Digital Organizer
For Our Future Action Fund
05.2018 - 11.2019
Field Organizer
For Our Future Action Fund
04.2017 - 05.2018
Canvasser
For Our Future Nevada
05.2016 - 11.2016
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Nevada Reno
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Nevada Reno
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada Reno
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