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Chelsey Falb

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Communications professional and storyteller with a passion for the built environment. Proven in strategic messaging cross-team collaboration, with a unique background in AEC, public works, and infrastructure sectors. Skilled in internal communications, web content management, social media, and proposal writing, I have successfully enhanced organizational visibility and engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Manager

Florida State University Facilities
09.2023 - Current

Leads external and internal communications for FSU Facilities' 800 personnel across maintenance, grounds, custodial, utilities, engineering, planning, and construction units. Manages construction and related emergency messaging for campus community of over 60,000. Supports project manager communication with contractors, Public Safety, Transportation, Athletics, and academic partners. Oversee storytelling, social media, staff recognition initiatives, and collaboration with university communication collaboration. Directs internal communication strategy, including organizational messaging, newsletters, and executive communications support. Partnered with IT to redesign and launch Facilities and Planning, Design & Construction websites in line with FSU voice and brand guidelines, while enhancing navigation, accessibility, and resource organization. Additionally, supports planning for emergency response and natural disaster management.

Marketing Coordinator

Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.
07.2017 - 09.2023

Marketing Coordinator at Thomas & Hutton, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm serving public and private clients in the Southeastern United States. Responsible for organizing and coordinating marketing activities, including email marketing, social media content, website copy, and press releases, as well as preparing responses to requests for proposals/qualifications packages for Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee regions. Led social media and website content creation and managed submissions to industry awards for individuals and projects, achieving several state and national recognitions. Additionally, I assisted with daily marketing tasks such as writing advertising copy, creating recruitment content, managing internal communications, preparing presentations, and coordinating company events.

Community Development Administrator

The Landings Association
06.2015 - 07.2017

Supported site plan review and architectural guideline review for The Landings Association, a 4,566-acre private community. Oversaw presentation of construction proposals to the Architectural Review Committee. Led the creation of maps and educational resources on construction, sustainability, and future land development, including a master plan and the Planned Unit Development (PUD) update and preliminary FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map changes.

Urban Design Assistant

Redevelopment Management Associates
12.2014 - 06.2015

Supported planners and architects with creating redevelopment plans for municipal clients in South Florida. Organized and analyzed economic data for commercial, industrial, and residential projects and created maps and visuals. Assisted planning stakeholder and community meetings.

Education

Master of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05-2012

Skills

  • Written, verbal, and visual communications
  • Annual communication planning
  • Press releases
  • Proposal writing
  • Web content management
  • Email marketing
  • Message branding
  • Social media content creation
  • Cross-team collaboration
  • Microsoft Office suite, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Canva
  • Adobe creative suite

Timeline

Communications Manager

Florida State University Facilities
09.2023 - Current

Marketing Coordinator

Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co.
07.2017 - 09.2023

Community Development Administrator

The Landings Association
06.2015 - 07.2017

Urban Design Assistant

Redevelopment Management Associates
12.2014 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Florida State University
Chelsey Falb