Open To Work
Carrie Duncan Cuevas
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Excellent communication and analytical thinking to enhance community engagement and elevate public relations strategies. Excels in community outreach, event coordination and digital communications to help foster creative thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
Enthusiastic and personable professional with several years of knowledge determining modern ways to reach new audiences.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Relations & Engagement Specialist
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Logistics control for workshops and events.
- Sponsorship reporting lead.
- Resource Recovery documentation.
- Helping plan workshops for local nonprofits.
- Form Assembly & JotForm creation and maintenance.
- Contributed ideas for improving overall team performance and efficiency.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials promoting engagement services offerings.
- Volunteer engagement documentation.
- Coordinated with other departments within the company to ensure successful execution of large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Participated in industry events and conferences, representing the company and its services.
- Monitored progress of engagements, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
- Facilitated communication between teams to enhance project collaboration and engagement.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to promote company initiatives and values.
- Organized employee events to foster team building and morale within the workforce.
- Implemented feedback systems to gather insights from employees and improve engagement strategies.
- Conducted surveys to assess employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
- Supported leadership in developing strategic plans for enhancing workplace culture and engagement initiatives.
- Monitored customer feedback through surveys, focus groups, interviews.
- Drafted communications for email campaigns aimed at increasing user engagement levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of engagement activities with overall organizational goals.
- Coordinated with external vendors in order to secure resources needed for upcoming engagements.
- Managed projects from conception to completion while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations when planning events or activities related to customer engagement.
- Led volunteer recruitment and coordination efforts for community engagement projects.
- Represented corporation at events and conferences to connect with industry leaders and executives.
- Created and distributed surveys to gather feedback from participants.
- Developed and managed content calendars to ensure consistent and relevant communication across all channels.
- Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
Chief Meteorologist
WLOX-TV
Biloxi, USA
09.2002 - 02.2024
- Managed a four-person team of meteorologists for 9 years.
- Presented on-air weather stories each day.
- Conducted live interviews.
- Collaborated with emergency management agencies to develop response plans for hazardous weather situations.
- Participated in hiring decisions by conducting interviews and evaluating candidates' qualifications.
- Created user-friendly visual aids, such as maps or graphics, to help viewers understand complex meteorological concepts.
- Utilized historical data to make predictions about future weather conditions.
- Collected data from surface and air stations, satellites and radars to create reports.
- Participated in professional conferences to stay informed of advancements in the field of meteorology.
- Monitored radar images to track severe weather events and provide timely updates on potential threats.
- Presented weather information, including daily and emergency reports and broadcasts.
- Updated social media platforms with real-time information on current weather conditions and short-term forecasts.
- Presented educational outreach programs to schools and community groups about meteorology and weather safety.
- Maintained meteorological instruments, ensuring their accuracy and proper functioning.
- Prepared daily forecast reports for various media outlets, including television, radio, and print.
- Trained junior meteorologists in forecasting techniques and best practices.
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
- Developed and implemented plans, operating procedures and policies to not only improve but to enhance communication efforts.
Meteorologist
WITN-TV
Greenville, USA
06.1999 - 09.2002
- Developed accurate weather forecasts using computer models and scientific meteorological concepts.
- Analyzed climate data to identify trends and patterns in weather systems.
- Created user-friendly visual aids, such as maps or graphics, to help viewers understand complex meteorological concepts.
- Utilized historical data to make predictions about future weather conditions.
- Prepared daily forecast reports for various media outlets, including television, radio, and print.
- Interviewed numerous subjects from a surfer and business owner to a circus ringmaster and a University Executive.
- Interviewed Laura Bush about her reading program.
Meteorologist
WSEE-TV
Erie, USA
11.1998 - 06.1999
- Prepared daily forecast reports for various media outlets, including television, radio, and print.
- Created user-friendly visual aids, such as maps or graphics, to help viewers understand complex meteorological concepts.
- Web director.
- Writing and producing.
Education
BS - Geosciences, emphasis in Broadcast Meteorology
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Public Relations
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Team Building
- Communication Management
- Planning
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Digital Communications
- Content Creation
- Event Coordination
- Media Training
- Media Relations
- Interviewing Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Detail-Oriented
- Communication Planning
- Strategic Communications
- External Communications
- Press Releases
- Client Coaching
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Writing
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Data Entry
- Media Outlets Research
- Event logistics
- Sponsorship reporting
- Resource recovery documentation
- Workshop planning
- Form creation and maintenance
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Volunteer coordination
- Multitasking
References
- Brad Kessie, News Director, WOOD TV8, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 228-860-4097
- Karen Abernathy, News Anchor, WLOX TV13, Gulfport, Mississippi, 228-860-0799
- Dana Patrick, Special Event, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Moss Point, Mississippi, 601-818-2063
- Sascha Kaletsch, Human Resources, VA Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi, 228-235-1244
Community Service
- Assistant Coach, Woolmarket Youth Sports, 8U League Baseball
- Emcee, Pink Hearts Fund Gala, Volunteer
- Speaker, Women in STEM at Pearl River Community College
- Presenter, Women's Group Gulfport Yacht Club
- Emcee, Lighthouse Business and Professional Women Woman of Achievement Awards
- Honoree, Mental Health Association Don't Worry. Be Happy. Fundraiser
- Colleen, St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gulfport, 2006
- Colleen, St Patrick's Day Parade in Biloxi, 2023
- Grand Marshall, Biloxi VA Mardi Gras Parade, 2004
- Grand Marshall, Pascagoula Mardi Gras, 2025
Languages
Spanish, Limited
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Community Relations & Engagement Specialist - Ingalls Shipbuilding
01.2024 - Current
Chief Meteorologist - WLOX-TV
09.2002 - 02.2024
Meteorologist - WITN-TV
06.1999 - 09.2002
Meteorologist - WSEE-TV
11.1998 - 06.1999
Mississippi State University - BS, Geosciences, emphasis in Broadcast Meteorology