NATALIE RODRIGUEZ
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic Training Specialist with a proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, leveraging strong business acumen and technology skills. Recognized for building lasting relationships while driving successful training and engagement initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Training Specialist
RTI International
Research Triangle Park, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Strategically plan, develop, implement, and evaluate various training and technical assistance programs
Media & Communication Specialist III
RTI International
Research Triangle Park, NC
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented a new procedure for efficiently gathering, reviewing, preparing, and scheduling communications and events using cloud-based project management tools Smartsheet and SharePoint
- Create and review content, including newsletters, short videos, social media posts, and more, using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and Visme
- Serve as an administrator for video hosting, streaming, and marketing platforms Brightcove and YouTube
- Track and evaluate qualitative feedback and key performance indicators, such as engagement rate, impressions, and comments, using Survey Monkey, Hootsuite, and Google Analytics
- Support regular communication efforts and targeted campaigns that identify and seize opportunities to engage new audiences
Science Communications Specialist
MDB Inc.
Raleigh, NC
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Identified success stories from NIEHS Superfund Research Program grantees to highlight the program's impact on improving human health through community engagement
- Dissemination included blog posts, newsletter features, podcasts, and short-form videos
- Wrote monthly Research Briefs based on recently published scientific literature
- Facilitated webinars with multiple guest speakers and 450+ attendees
- Constructed mechanisms for collecting metrics using Google Forms and synthesized data for clients
- Built and maintained friendly relationships with academic, nonprofit, and governmental stakeholders
Educator and Researcher
Duke Community Science Initiative
Beaufort, NC
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversaw web content management system, WordPress, to facilitate storytelling and disseminate updates to the local community
- Co-facilitated water quality and marine debris field trips for 50+ K-12 science students
- Trained undergraduate students and volunteers to manage various field trip activities
Social Media Assistant
Duke University
Durham, NC
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Drafted and scheduled content across digital platforms including social media, university websites, and weekly newsletters to promote program endeavors and achievements
- Collaborated with a remote 10+ member team to ensure materials had correct tone, grammatical correctness, clarity, complexity, and consistency with a style guide
Education
Master of Environmental Management -
Duke University Nicholas School of The Environment
Durham, NC05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science & Policy
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2018
Skills
- Project management
- Training delivery
- Client and customer relations
- Learning management systems
- Multimedia production and analysis
- Event coordination
Timeline
Senior Training Specialist
RTI International
11.2021 - Current
Media & Communication Specialist III
RTI International
11.2021 - 12.2024
Science Communications Specialist
MDB Inc.
09.2020 - 11.2021
Educator and Researcher
Duke Community Science Initiative
08.2019 - 05.2020
Social Media Assistant
Duke University
10.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Environmental Management -
Duke University Nicholas School of The Environment
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science & Policy
Florida State University
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