Emma Dupuis
Watertown,NY
Summary
Strong and dynamic individual with diverse experience and talent for navigating challenges. Brings innovative problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director for Governmental Relations
Ball State University
2021.12 - Current
- Supports Vice President for Governmental Relations and strategically advocates University goals, mission and initiatives with external partners.
- Serves as administrative advisor providing guidance and advice to cabinet level personnel on governmental principles and practices.
- Analyzes, researches, and interprets legislation and corresponds University impact to respective offices.
- Negotiates and counsels government stakeholders on matters pertaining to higher education.
- Develops and performs University budget narrative and priorities. Conducts capital project analysis and approval process with government stakeholders.
- Assists in reviewing leases for strategic initiatives, implementing real estate principles, and participating in negotiations and transactions.
- Prepares and leads internal recommendations and guidance for legislative counsel.
- Advocates to state government officials biannual budget requests. Secures approximately $135 million of state operating appropriation annually.
- Conducts routine cost and price analysis of programmatic, administrative, and operational duties within University.
- Solicits statutory contract proposals for internal collaboration.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Ensured timely fulfillment of contractual requirements by closely monitoring progress and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Reviews subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure.
- Reviews contract plans and project specifics for thorough understanding.
- Reduced risk exposure through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
- Implemented robust tracking systems, enabling proactive identification of potential issues.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and mutual trust for successful contract outcomes.
Graduate Assistant for The Office of Governmental Relations
Ball State University
2021.08 - 2021.12
- Analyzed approximately 1600 pieces of legislation and responsible for tracking through legislative process.
- Conducted legislative review and updated internal departments on statutory impact.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Communicated and collaborated with personnel from various government entities, functional organizations and agencies.
- Advocated for university strategy, and public policy initiatives.
- Managed briefing campaigns and assisted in creation of customer relationship management platform for Industry Engagement.
- Built strategic relationships with government stakeholders, business and public institution communities.
- Enhanced research quality by providing thorough literature and legislative reviews and data analysis support.
Press Secretary Intern
Indiana Senate Majority
2020.12 - 2021.04
- Monitored media coverage to assess effectiveness of PR efforts and identify areas for improvement.
- Streamlined internal communications processes to improve efficiency and ensure accuracy of messaging throughout the organization.
- Wrote and published approximately 50 news releases, columns, statements and op-eds for legislators.
- Created e-communication and managed social media strategies.
- Trained spokespeople to effectively communicate key messages during interviews and public appearances.
- Organized successful press conferences, coordinating logistics and managing on-site event execution.
- Increased media coverage by developing and implementing strategic press releases and media advisories.
- Created comprehensive press kits to provide relevant information to legislators and media representatives at events and conferences.
- Developed talking points for legislators and executive leadership, ensuring consistent messaging across all communications platforms.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
Student Administrative Assistant for The Offices of Business Affairs, Governmental Relations and The President
Ball State University
2019.11 - 2020.12
- Contributed to projects including but not limited to: data projects, campus deliveries, and confidential document allocation.
- Collaborated with university executives, faculty and students in engagement efforts on campus.
- Served as a valuable team member in various interdepartmental committees, contributing insight and expertise to support university-wide initiatives.
- Supported academic staff by coordinating schedules, organizing meetings, and maintaining up-to-date calendars for optimal time management.
- Improved office efficiency by troubleshooting technical issues with computer software or hardware before escalating complex cases to IT specialists.
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty members by acting as liaison when necessary, fostering positive relationships within the university community.
Marketing & Events Intern
Indianapolis Colts
2019.05 - 2020.12
- Coordinated layout and execution for promotional events and games
- Managed event processes and components for corporate sponsors
- Orchestrated event logistics; community appearances, training camp, game days
- Supported event management for 7,000+ attendees at events such as special events, game days, and training camp
- Maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups.
- Assisted in content development for events, drafting and distributing promotional materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with peers across departments leading to improved collaboration on joint projects.
- Maintained detailed records of event logistics, budgets, timelines, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.
- Coordinated with vendors and partners to ensure timely delivery of event materials and resources.
- Increased brand awareness through the successful promotion of various marketing events.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to track success metrics and make informed decisions for future marketing efforts.
Marketing Intern
Indianapolis Zoo
2019.05 - 2019.10
- Executed, facilitated and promoted 1,000+ attendee marketing events.
- Organized and lead staff meetings with all departments.
- Collaborated with creative services team to build promotional materials for Zoo marketing.
- Enhanced customer experience through digital and social media campaigns.
- Represented and enhanced brand standards through high-tech marketing platforms.
- Managed event data and briefed departments on business development outcomes.
- Organized marketing event layouts, set up and schedule.
- Conducted proficiency in analytics platforms such as Google Analytics and Tableau.
- Researched competitor trends and interpreted findings to report conclusions to supervisors.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2024
B.S. Public Relations -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2021
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People and Operational Management
- Budget and Financial Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Innovative Issue Resolution
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Contract and Vendor Management
Affiliations
- Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana (GASI), Member, Spring 2022, Present
- Leadership Excellence and Development Academy (LEAD), Participant, Fall 2022
- EDGE Mentorship, Mentee, Fall 2022, Spring 2024
- Indy's Most Pivotal Leaders, Recipient, Summer 2023
- Indiana Leadership Forum, Recipient, 11/01/23, 08/31/24
- Irsay YMCA Greater Indianapolis Advisory Board, Board Member, 08/01/24, Present
- Research Security, Export Control, and Outside Influences Advisory Committee, Member, 07/01/24, Present
- Ball State University, Student Administrative Assistant for The Offices of Business Affairs, Governmental Relations and The President, Muncie, IN, 11/01/19, 12/31/20, 20, Administered staff to respected meeting locations., Executed campus initiatives and values., Uphold beneficence values and purpose., Adhered to office staff needs, including but not limited to: data projects, campus deliveries, and confidential document allocation., Allocated campus and office mail throughout administration building., Aided office executives with special projects and event preparation., Collaborated with university executives, faculty and students in engagement efforts on campus.
- American Conservation Coalition, Member, 08/01/24, Present
Involvements
Irsay YMCA Greater Indianapolis Advisory Board
Board Member | August 2024 - Present
Research Security, Export Control, and Outside Influences Advisory Committee
Member | July 2024- Present
American Conservation Coalition
Member | August 2024- Present
Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana (GASI)
Member | Spring 2022 - Present
Indiana Leadership Forum
Recipient | November 2023 - August 2024
Indy's Most Pivotal Leaders
Recipient | Summer 2023
Leadership Excellence and Development Academy (LEAD)
Participant | Fall 2022
EDGE Mentorship
Mentee | Fall 2022- Spring 2024
Timeline
Director for Governmental Relations
Ball State University
2021.12 - Current
Graduate Assistant for The Office of Governmental Relations
Ball State University
2021.08 - 2021.12
Press Secretary Intern
Indiana Senate Majority
2020.12 - 2021.04
Student Administrative Assistant for The Offices of Business Affairs, Governmental Relations and The President
Ball State University
2019.11 - 2020.12
Marketing & Events Intern
Indianapolis Colts
2019.05 - 2020.12
Marketing Intern
Indianapolis Zoo
2019.05 - 2019.10
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Ball State University
B.S. Public Relations -
Ball State University
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