Cindy McKee

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan to effectively reach internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage countywide strategic planning, including implementation of an online plan management software and reporting to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Engage a variety of media to disseminate county messaging and respond to emergent events.
• Prepare and facilitate presentations to management, colleagues, members of the public, and elected officials.
• Spearhead a countywide initiative to achieve customer service excellence, including training, process analysis and improvement, and change management.
• Supervise two full time staff members, a media coordinator and a communications coordinator.
• Develop and conduct surveys, focus groups, and interviews to better understand and respond to community needs.
• Routinely advise County executives and elected officials on issues related to strategic planning, communications, media relations, and customer service.
• Develop and manage a budget of $900K.

• Delivered a variety of marketing, outreach, and communication services to small businesses and non-profits.
• Created and maintained websites to drive sales, establish credibility, and grow audiences.
• Increased engagement of Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District by 50% across channels (e.g., website visits, social media interactions and newsletter subscriptions).
• Wrote 2 federal grants and 4 state grants which were fully funded at $1.2 million.
• Advised managers and small business owners on marketing strategies to build brand awareness.

Served as a classroom teacher, Librarian, Emergency Manager, and Assistant Principal while working at the Gunnison Watershed School District.

• Engaged in ongoing outreach to build community with students and families.
• Collaborated with County Health Department and medical professionals to develop COVID protocols, enabling safe in-person schooling during the pandemic, resulting in in-person classes by Fall 2020.
• Implemented a comprehensive Emergency Management Plan district-wide, ensuring preparedness and safety.
• Led curriculum adoption and technology integration initiatives.
• Provided professional development to over 100 educators, enhancing teaching practices.
• Developed and delivered innovative and creative lessons to over 1,000 students over more than 10 years in the classroom.

• Served as the first full-time, professional Director and built a successful, integrated Office of Alumni Relations.
• Planned, promoted, managed large events, including the institution’s 100th Anniversary Homecoming.
• Developed, managed, and wrote for the alumni magazine, “The Westerner”.
• Developed policy, procedures, and communications plans to raise organizational loyalty and expand base of supporters.
• Advised Office of the President, Director of WCU Foundation, WCU Foundation Board of Directors on outreach strategies and communications plans.
• Consulted with faculty and academic departments to build department level alumni groups.
• Supervised staff of four, including state evaluations and performance improvement planning.