Throughout my communications career I have learned the importance of personal success while managing the needs and opinions of others. I have been able to demonstrate independence in a high-pressure and innovative setting, showing results through creativity and solid relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Internal Communications Lead
Texas Health and Human Services
11.2020 - Current
Develops and carries out communications strategies for a variety of initiatives that include internal/external campaigns, communication plans, writing, editing, social media, multimedia conceptualization and implementation
Provides strategic counsel for leadership and divisions on methods to streamline communications and reinforce strategic messaging in an engaging way
Creates and edits leadership messages to ensure clear, concise and thoughtful communication is distributed to the organization in the best method
Coordinates with subject matter experts to develop complete, accurate and compelling content
Attends various project workgroups to provide guidance on communications best practices and identifies opportunities to ensure staff are given timely information on various initiatives
Draft, collaborates and provides feedback on deliverables such as social media content, flyers, brochures, logos, video scripts, internet/intranet content and layout
Works collaboratively with other Communication divisions to create cohesive and accurate information on press releases, media advisories, public websites and social media
Also, acts as a liaison between divisions as needed to support to their development of external communications.
Internal Communications Specialist
Texas Health and Human Services
12.2019 - 11.2020
Writing support for internal communications including newsletter articles, feature stories, intranet content, talking points, scripts, presentation speaker's notes and email messages
Generates creative and engaging themes for messaging to capture an audience's attention in a fast-paced environment
Coordinates with subject matter experts to develop complete, accurate and compelling content
Acts as a liaison between teams in development of external client communications that bolsters internal communication to teams across the organization
Works on the agency's intranet, including design, page and content development
Participates in the creation, planning and execution of communications plans and editorial calendars for initiatives.
Communications Coordinator
The University of Texas
05.2017 - 11.2019
Content creation for internal and external communications with an audience from 5 -50 k that are integral to the University
Produce long-term communication plans and marketing deliverable content calendars
Update and redesign messaging and branding for print materials which includes social media, programs, flyers, etc. that align with the University brand guidelines
Created strategies for mass email campaigns to delivery content that was engaging for specific Presidential and University-wide events
Update/modernize frontend of University website with current content, graphics and branding
Manage and recondition backend database systems for websites
Constructed survey platforms and developed content
Managed media requests and provided information to the media for press releases, advertisements and social media coverage
Event planning/coordination
Key contact for college and schools regarding communication/branding guidelines
Account Executive
Kristy Ozmun Public Relations
03.2016 - 05.2017
Created press releases, media advisories and social media for a variety of clients in fields like healthcare, food and beverage, higher education, and entertainment
Worked directly with the media as a liaison on requests for more information
Crisis communication
Coordinated live TV appearances and planned events
Developed key talking points for clients and prominent community figures
Social media planning/campaigns and website updates
Created and updated media lists
Supervisor to intern staff
Public Affairs/PR Lead (Interim)
Red Cross Of Central Texas
09.2015 - 12.2015
PR development, including developing and pitching press releases and media advisories
Media outreach and press relations
Event coordination
Campaign coordination for new outreach endeavors
Volunteer recruitment
Social media expansion and supervision for both Red Cross Austin and San Antonio
Crisis communication
Created and updated media lists
Social Media/PR Coordinator
African Leadership Bridge
01.2015 - 08.2015
Crafted press releases, media advisories and social media campaigns
Point person to manage all media requests
Social media outreach/content creation to increase exposure
Program Administrative Assistant II at Medical & Social Services Division, Access & Eligibility Services Texas Health and Human Services CommissionProgram Administrative Assistant II at Medical & Social Services Division, Access & Eligibility Services Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Nurse State Reviewer, Interated SAMT Monitor at State Of Texas - Health And Human Services CommissionNurse State Reviewer, Interated SAMT Monitor at State Of Texas - Health And Human Services Commission