Anna Fischer Smith
Durham,NC
Summary
Experienced Science Communications Professional with background in analyzing and interpreting complex data to drive strategic decision-making. Strengths include strong analytical skills, strategic communications for behavior change, and high-level proficiency in cross-cultural engagement. Notable contributions include collaborative stakeholder processes and successful communications campaigns for environmental justice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Stormwater Quality Public Communications Analyst
City of Durham North Carolina
Durham , North Carolina
2021.07 - Current
- Develop, manage and implement multi-level communications strategies with project-specific communications plans.
- Manage industry-targeted stormwater public education and outreach program and water quality communications internship program.
- Facilitate stakeholder processes while supporting management priorities including local environmental organizations, interdepartmental and intergovernmental stakeholder groups.
- Write, negotiate, and manage water quality contracts.
- Create content and messaging to support division priorities and compliance across web, social, earned media and physical platforms.
- Compile and edit annual state regulatory reports while collaborating across five work groups and three departments.
Financial Administrative Staff
Vida Joven Nicaragua Norte
Matagalpa , Nicaragua
2019.08 - 2021.06
- Administered organizational budget of $1.5 million.
- Analyzed growth statistics in 55 sub-regions for reporting and strategic
- Supervised 17 scholarship students in the Developing Global Leaders initiative; facilitating donor communications, training in personal finance and time management, and administering scholarship budget.
International Communications Supervisor
Vida Joven Nicaragua Norte
Matagalpa , Nicaragua
2018.01 - 2021.06
- Systematized and managed database of 800+ contacts on Salesforce to enable data-driven communications strategies.
- Supervised and trained 47 full-time staff in cross-cultural communication and donor retention.
- Created innovative content such as case statements, budget proposals, and growth maps to support organizational fundraising and donorship goals.
Fundraiser
Vida Joven Nicaragua Norte
Matagalpa , Nicaragua
2016.08 - 2021.06
- Planned, organized, and executed three annual fundraising events, including both Nicaraguan and international audiences.
- Fundraised an international staff annual goal of $50,000 in addition to national budget need.
- Engaged donorship through social platforms, print, and face-to-face relationship development to ensure over 90% donor retention.
Community Outreach Specialist
Vida Joven Costa Rica
San Jose , Costa Rica
2017.01 - 2017.12
- Leveraged grass-roots community organizing strategies to increase organizational engagement in target neighborhood.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to cross-promote and support leadership outreach work within the neighborhood.
- Developed close relationships with elders in the community to learn about community members' concerns regarding young adults' opportunities within the neighborhood.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & International Relations
University of South Carolina, Honors College
Columbia, SC2016-05
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Community Engagement
- Process Management
- Content Development
- Crisis Communications
- Regulatory Compliance
Affiliations
- DEI Champion, inaugural DEI program at the City of Durham
- Language Justice advocate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stormwater Quality Public Communications Analyst
City of Durham North Carolina
2021.07 - Current
Financial Administrative Staff
Vida Joven Nicaragua Norte
2019.08 - 2021.06
International Communications Supervisor
Vida Joven Nicaragua Norte
2018.01 - 2021.06
Community Outreach Specialist
Vida Joven Costa Rica
2017.01 - 2017.12
Fundraiser
Vida Joven Nicaragua Norte
2016.08 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - English & International Relations
University of South Carolina, Honors College
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