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Lisa Garcia

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Digital Communications professional transitioning into Data Science with a strong foundation in web and UI/UX analytics, workflow digitization, and AI-driven content creation. Demonstrates a keen aptitude for leveraging data insights to improve digital communication platforms and optimize user engagement. Proficient in analyzing complex datasets, deriving actionable insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions. Eager to leverage analytical and technical skills to solve intricate business problems, streamline operations, and contribute to data-driven innovations in a dynamic data science role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Communications Coordinator

Alamo Colleges District
12.2022 - Current
  • Intranet Maintenance and Development:
  • Oversee and maintain organization's intranet, resulting in 30% increased monthly active users and ensuring updated and relevant content for internal audiences.
  • Troubleshoot any technical issues, coordinating with IT teams when necessary to guarantee uptime and reliability.
  • Collaborate with different departments to source and curate internal news, updates, and essential resources, leading to 25% increase in posting of timely updates and essential resources for employees.

UI/UX Design and Website Maintenance:

  • Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for various digital platforms, leading to 20% improvement in user engagement and ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
  • Regularly update and maintain specific sections of external website, resulting in 15% increase in web traffic and ensuring content accuracy and optimal performance.
  • Test website functionality across various devices and browsers, implementing fixes where necessary.

Digital Documentation and Workflows:

  • Streamline and digitize documentation, reducing paper usage and increasing efficiency of information retrieval.
  • Design and implement digital workflows, resulting in 50% improvement in inter-departmental process efficiency.

AI Consulting for Course Creation:

  • Collaborate with Organizational Development team to explore AI-driven methodologies for course creation and content curation, resulting in 50% faster content production rate.
  • Research and suggest AI tools and platforms that can enhance e-learning experiences and tailor content to individual learner needs.
  • Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and methodologies in education sector, ensuring organization remains at forefront of innovative organizational development course creation.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Consultation:

  • Act as primary point of contact for various departments, gathering their digital communication needs leading to 20% increase in project completion efficiency.
  • Consult with teams on best practices for digital content creation, platform utilization, and data analytics, resulting in 35% improvement in content quality.
  • Provide training sessions and workshops, empowering over 200 employees with knowledge to optimize their digital content and workflows.

Technical Training Design Specialist

Alamo Colleges District
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw design, development, and maintenance of web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap within Cornerstone OnDemand Talent Management system, resulting in 30% increase in user engagemen4.
  • Led UI/UX design efforts, producing marketing materials for HR campaigns, continuing education, and professional development opportunities, resulting in 25% uptick in program enrollment.
  • Collaborated closely with Alamo Colleges District Public Relations to ensure brand consistency in campaigns and initiatives, leading to 40% increase in brand recognition among stakeholders.
  • Conducted comprehensive interface analyses, proposed design alterations, and utilized Google Analytics to optimize user experience, which improved user session times by an average of 20%.
  • Transformed conceptual ideas into actionable design items, crafting site maps, wireframes, and mockups using tools like Figma and Adobe XD, expediting project completion rates by 15%.
  • Engaged in cross-departmental collaborations to devise and deploy multimedia content, achieving 95% alignment with district and college needs.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of digital media trends, technologies, and best practices, ensuring alignment with current specifications and leading to 10% overall system efficiency and adaptability.

IT Senior Digital Media Specialist

San Antonio College
08.2012 - 07.2019
  • Developed and managed dynamic websites through CMS platforms, including Ektron, EpiServer, and SharePoint (2013 & 2016), resulting in a 20 increase in site traffic.
  • Spearheaded organizational development course design within Canvas LMS.
  • Played pivotal role in designing and updating college mobile applications.
  • Extracted and presented vital analytics from Google Play and Apple Dev platforms to senior leadership.
  • Led training sessions for faculty and staff on effective use of Web Content Management System, resulting in 40% reduction in user-reported issues, contributing to 20% rise in employee utilization.
  • Designed comprehensive learning materials to enhance course content and improve learner accessibility, contributing to 15% rise in employee engagement and 10% improvement in course evaluation scores.
  • Partnered with key stakeholders to define project parameters, ensuring alignment on scope and delivery timelines, which led to 95% of projects being delivered on time.

Computer Support Technician

San Antonio College
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Engineered intuitive user interfaces for Office of Technology Services using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap Framework, resulting in 25% increase in end-user satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with Public Relations department to showcase and advocate for web design implementations across 10+ departments and 30% increase in traffic.
  • Ensured adherence to established policies and procedures, leading to 98% compliance rate; while continuously reviewing and updating them as necessary.
  • Led and orchestrated over 25 stakeholder meetings, ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, and resolving any conflicts.
  • Formulated and executed comprehensive project plans, achieving 90% on-time delivery rate.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies Focusing On Data Science

University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12.2024

Associate of Applied Science -

Northwest Vista Community College
San Antonio, TX
08.2011

Skills

  • Ability to stay updated with emerging technologies and methodologies, and adapt them for organization's needs
  • Ability to analyze digital content performance metrics and suggest areas for improvement
  • Capacity to troubleshoot technical issues, offer solutions, and coordinate with IT or relevant teams for fixes
  • Proficient in conveying complex digital concepts to non-technical stakeholders in clear and concise manner

Accomplishments

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Affiliations

  • ATD (Association for Talent Development): Active member committed to advancing the knowledge and skills of professionals in the talent development field, staying updated with the latest trends, and contributing to ongoing discussions and initiatives.
  • PRSA (Public Relations Society of America): Engaged member dedicated to upholding and enhancing the standards of the public relations profession. Actively participates in events, workshops, and networking sessions to foster growth and collaboration within the PR community.

Certification

Kirkpatrick Silver Certification: Achieved the silver level of the Kirkpatrick Model certification, demonstrating proficiency in evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and ensuring that learning is translated into on-the-job behaviors.

Timeline

Digital Communications Coordinator

Alamo Colleges District
12.2022 - Current

Technical Training Design Specialist

Alamo Colleges District
08.2019 - 11.2022

IT Senior Digital Media Specialist

San Antonio College
08.2012 - 07.2019

Computer Support Technician

San Antonio College
09.2009 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies Focusing On Data Science

University of Texas At San Antonio

Associate of Applied Science -

Northwest Vista Community College
Lisa Garcia