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J Autumn Barton Hall
Farmersville,TX
Summary
Strategic communications specialist possessing strong public relations, research communication and project management abilities. Excels in managing print communications, working with the media and critical thinking. Diverse credentials in both private and public industry sectors.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Princeton Independent School District
Junior High School English Teacher
08.2022 - 05.2023
Farmersville Independent School District
Secondary School Teacher
08.2020 - 05.2022
Terrell Independent School District
High School English Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2020
Farmersville Independent School District
Substitute Teacher
04.2017 - 05.2018
Bureau Veritas North America
Marketing Specialist
02.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Developed detailed technical documents and user guides for technical products.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Communicated with customer representatives for feedback and distribution.
City Of Greenville
Public Relations Liaison
04.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Drafted, edited and distributed press releases, media advisories and other communications materials.
- Built strong relationships with media and communication professionals.
- Developed media campaigns for City departments.
- Led redevelopment of City website, generated original content.
- Responded to media inquiries, monitored coverage and crafted press releases.
- Successfully integrated City's Convention and Visitor's Bureau under City's umbrella of duties.
- Maintained and updated media contact lists and databases for ease of access
Hunt Memorial Hospital District
Human Resources Generalist
01.2007 - 04.2010
Job overview
- Facilitated communications between HR and staff to improve internal relations. Department's IR rating rose from 11th to 2nd.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks.
- Screened and interviewed applicants.
- Collaborated with payroll to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Processed unemployment claims, denial responses.
Education
Dallas Institute of Funeral ServiceDallas, TX
Funeral Director Certification from Funeral Direction
11.2011
University Overview
- Inducted into Pi Sigma Eta Honors Fraternity
- Honor Graduate
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism/Public Relations and Political Science
12.1999
University Overview
- Arts & Entertainment Reporter, The Baylor Lariat (campus newspaper)
- Producer, Baylor Today, (a.m. news radio report)
Collin County Community College DistrictPlano, TX
Some College (No Degree) from Political Science And Theater
University Overview
- Performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. as part of the award-winning production of Bill Cain's "Stand-Up Tragedy."
- Student Government Member
- Quad C Theater Scholarship Recipient
- Extracurricular Activities: Theater
Skills
- Legislative Investigative and Market Research Expertise
- Data Analysis and Translation
- Public Policy Expertise
- Public Relations Campaigns
- Marketing Material Design
- Project Management
- Crisis Communications
- Media Relations
- Press Coverage
- Human Resources
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Junior High School English Teacher
Princeton Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Secondary School Teacher
Farmersville Independent School District
08.2020 - 05.2022
High School English Teacher
Terrell Independent School District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Farmersville Independent School District
04.2017 - 05.2018
Marketing Specialist
Bureau Veritas North America
02.2016 - 01.2017
Public Relations Liaison
City Of Greenville
04.2013 - 01.2016
Human Resources Generalist
Hunt Memorial Hospital District
01.2007 - 04.2010
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Funeral Director Certification from Funeral Direction
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism/Public Relations and Political Science
Collin County Community College District
Some College (No Degree) from Political Science And Theater
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