Space Organizing
Heather Margain-Martinez
McAllen,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic multi-faceted professional eager to contribute to VAMOS' success bridging passion for community, nonprofit management experience and thirteen years of corporate experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Manager
Merit Energy Company
McAllen, TX
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Created strategies and guidelines for successful internal and external communications.
- Designed collateral materials to promote company's profile.
- Developed protocols for crisis and emergency response communications in conjunction with Health, Environment and Safety department.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Organized annual employee appreciation events.
Communications and Public Affairs Manager
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
McAllen, TX
05.2011 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented communication and public affairs plan to support South Texas business unit's objectives.
- Promoted to Manager of Communications and Public Affairs covering Texas, Colorado and North Dakota regions.
- Developed relationships with government officials, media representatives and key stakeholders in Texas, Colorado and North Dakota.
- Served as principal spokesperson and Public Information Officer (PIO) in Incident Command System.
- Identified, monitored and communicated local issues that could impact operations.
- Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.
- Managed and disbursed annual charitable contributions budget.
- Trained local employees on-camera media response.
- Spearheaded multi-media (video and photo) sessions for corporate collateral materials.
- Authored press releases and prepared complete press kits.
- Established productive relationships with other department heads.
- Successfully coordinated groundbreaking ceremonies, ribbon cuttings, milestones and anniversary celebrations throughout Texas, Colorado, North Dakota and Louisiana.
Communications Associate
Burson-Marsteller
McAllen, TX
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Community Liaison contract work for Shell Exploration & Production Company.
- Worked under direction of Shell E&P corporate communications manager.
- Assessed community needs, developed a charitable contributions budget that supported the goals of the Shell E&P south Texas region.
- Monitored local media and delivered communications and support materials in response to media inquiries.
Executive Director
Valley Alliance Of Mentors For Opportunities And Scholarships
McAllen, TX
05.2005 - 01.2010
- Worked closely with Board of Directors from diverse backgrounds to guide operational strategy and fundraising efforts.
- Prepared monthly reports for Board of Directors.
- Strategically managed resources, milestones and budgets.
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and training to diverse populations.
- Attracted major title sponsor and revamped sponsorship opportunities to target larger pool of sponsors.
- Submitted grant applications
- Coordinated fundraising events, membership mixers, scholarship banquets and workshops.
- Fostered culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce volunteer turnover.
- Defined roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance volunteerism.
- Modernized scholarship application and candidate selection process.
- Expanded organization's mission to Starr and Cameron County
- Forged collaborations with representatives of school districts, university financial aid offices, Region One, UTPA, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, amongst others.
Marketing Coordinator
KB Home
McAllen, TX
09.2003 - 04.2005
- Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with print and email campaigns.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone and mail.
- Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
- Assembled and coordinated marketing materials preparation, printing, binding, shipping and delivery.
- Assisted in design and merchandising of model homes.
- Sourced vendors for services such as video production and materials to complete marketing objectives
Logistics Coordinator
TranSolutions Monterrey
Monterrey, MX
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Tracked orders and notified customers of shipping status or potential delays.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IA08.2002
Skills
- Non-Profit Management
- Social Responsibility
- Strategic Planning
- Media Spokesperson
- Event Coordination
- 100% Bilingual English / Spanish
- Social Perceptiveness
- Relationship and Team-Building
- Community Organization
- Operational Efficiency
Interests
Interior Design
Watching my sons play soccer
Family time
Travel
Timeline
Public Affairs Manager
Merit Energy Company
06.2017 - 02.2022
Communications and Public Affairs Manager
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
05.2011 - 05.2017
Communications Associate
Burson-Marsteller
09.2009 - 04.2011
Executive Director
Valley Alliance Of Mentors For Opportunities And Scholarships
05.2005 - 01.2010
Marketing Coordinator
KB Home
09.2003 - 04.2005
Logistics Coordinator
TranSolutions Monterrey
01.2003 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Iowa State University
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