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Ann Richie

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Results-driven candidate with a successful record of providing administrative support, strong communication skills, and utilizes innovative tactics in busy work environments. I am service oriented with a passion for social justice and helping progress society. I am adept at handling multiple projects to prioritize tasks in both the public and private sector and look forward to exploring my career goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Associate- LVC Fellow

Government Accountability Project
02.2023 - Current
  • Improved operational efficiency by implementing new technological processes and streamlining existing workflows with online platforms to streamline tasks, communication and internal operations.
  • Spearheaded monthly fundraising email campaigns with an audience of over 3,000 donors to maximize donations and fundraising opportunities to meet financial goals of the organization. This resulted in the organization meeting is $100,000 matching goal for the last fiscal quarter of 2023.
  • Assisted in the development of departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost effectiveness through the diligent tracking of online donations with excel sheets and then uploading them in CiviCRM database.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and meet deadlines especially with the finance department.
  • Was responsible for identifying a 2 million dollar international grant that the organization pursued for international whistleblower projects to empower underrepresented voices.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members on how better improve fundraising efforts with donors and foundations.
  • Have gained significant exposure to policy research and legal representation of whistleblowers who have gone to testify in front of congress about various social and environmental injustices.

Tank Proof Volunteer Coordinator

Tank Proof- Nonprofit
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced volunteer engagement by implementing effective recruitment strategies and organizing orientation sessions.
  • Streamlined the volunteer onboarding process for improved efficiency and increased retention rates.
  • Developed comprehensive written training materials to ensure volunteers were well-prepared for their roles.
  • Established strong relationships with local organizations such as "Keep Austin Feed" and "Trader Joes" to ensure cohesive collaboration on various volunteer activations and and expanding future volunteer opportunities.
  • During my time at Tank Proof I facilitated the work of saving 42,206 gallons of water from going to waste, 20,000lbs of food being rescued to redistributed to underserved communities in public housing projects.

Research Assistant

University Of Texas At San Antonio - Graduate School
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources provided by Dr. Elias.
  • Transcribed interviews of research interviews and coded through a thematic analysis.
  • Streamlined data management processes by conducting inductive research and qualitative coding for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
  • Gained useful experience by informally presenting research findings to the Dean of the Public Administration Program contributing to the advancement of life for those living in public housing.

Communications Specialist

Texas Workforce Comission
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Enhanced brand visibility by strategically developing and executing targeted marketing email campaigns to inform everyday Texans of Covid-19 relief and job opportunities.
  • Increased social media engagement on Linked-In, Facebook and Twitter of the Commissioner Representing Employers, Aaron Demerson, through the creation of compelling content and consistent posting schedules. Over the course of 3 months, I increase his online presence by over 30% percent,
  • Boosted website traffic with search engine optimization techniques, improving overall online presence.
  • Analyzed metrics from various communication channels to determine areas for improvement and optimize future initiatives.
  • Improved employee morale during the Covid-19 pandemic by crafting engaging internal newsletters highlighting company successes and opportunities for recognition.

Program Specialist

City Of Austin Financial Services
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies to market the City of Austin's contracting program to outside businesses.
  • Achieved successful outcomes for multiple projects through effective project management and collaboration with outside stakeholders.
  • Was responsible for recruiting attendees to the 2nd annual Small Business Contracting forum where over 2,000 municipal governments, tech companies and local businesses attended to learn more about contracts and bidding with the City of Austin.
  • Increased stakeholder engagement by developing targeted communication materials with monthly newsletters and email campaigns.
  • Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators on the departments social media platforms.

Communications Specialist

Joaquin Castro For Congress
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Boosted website traffic with search engine optimization techniques, improving the overall online presence of the U.S Congressman.
  • Assisted in organizing high-profile donor events, contributing to a positive image of the political campaign and congressman that translated into high fundraising numbers.
  • Created daily social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and event schedules for the congressman to reach constituents and potential voters.
  • Met with media and press personnel from local San Antonio news outlets as well as CNN to help facilitate interviews and draft press releases with the communications team.

Campaign Intern

Ron Nirenberg For Mayor
04.2017 - 05.2017
  • Increased campaign awareness by developing and distributing marketing material to San Antonio residents averaging in over 25 houses be canvased per day.
  • Assisted in organizing fundraisers for successful campaign financing.
  • Analyzed voter data to identify key demographics and optimize targeting strategies through the NPGVan database.
  • Gained valuable insight into government policy-making processes through legislative research tasks.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Government Expertise
  • Policy Reviews
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Administrative Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Bookkeeping
  • Calendar Management
  • Mail Management

Timeline

Operations Associate- LVC Fellow

Government Accountability Project
02.2023 - Current

Tank Proof Volunteer Coordinator

Tank Proof- Nonprofit
12.2022 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

University Of Texas At San Antonio - Graduate School
08.2021 - 01.2022

Communications Specialist

Texas Workforce Comission
05.2020 - 12.2020

Program Specialist

City Of Austin Financial Services
01.2020 - 04.2020

Communications Specialist

Joaquin Castro For Congress
06.2018 - 12.2019

Campaign Intern

Ron Nirenberg For Mayor
04.2017 - 05.2017

Master of Arts - Public Administration

The University of Texas At San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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