Nicole Villalpando
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Austin American-Statesman, adept in strategic leadership, fundraising and editorial writing with a focus on health reporting. Skilled in project management, group facilitation and team building, I bring a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Editor
Austin American-Statesman, Gannett
04.1999 - Current
- Health Reporter, January 2022-Present: Focusing on growing medical care in Austin as well as news you can use.
- Features Reporter and Columnist: January 2012-December 2022: Wrote about family issues, religion, home improvement, fashion, women's issues, general features.
- Features Assistant Editor, January 2012-December 2016: Managed multiple sections with a focus on homes, fashion and family content.
- Season for Caring Editor, June 2009-Present: Manage a seasonal charity campaign. Select 12 families from local nonprofit agencies to profile from Thanksgiving to New Year's to raise awareness about the needs in the community. Manage 12 reporters, work with photographers, web producers, shoot and produce videos, write and edit content to appear daily in the Austin American-Statesman. Since 1999, we've raised $21.6 million for the community and now raise $1.5 million-plus a year.
- Homes Editor, June 2009-October 2012: Create content for daily newspaper's weekly real estate section, work with freelancers, work with marketing and advertising, write and edit stories about homes for sale in Austin.
- Features Copy Editor and Designer, March 1999-December 2011: Work with reporters and editors to produce the Life & Arts section, the Austin360 tabloid and the front page and Metro section. Edit for grammar, clarity and context. Write headlines and captions.
- Skills: Reporting · Video Production and Editing · Editing · Project Management · Reporting
Chair
Austin NewsGuild
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Mentored new board members, providing guidance on roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the position.
- Represented the organization at public events, advocating for its mission and values in the community.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Successfully negotiated a first union contract.
- Reached 100% paying membership.
- Managed eight stewards and four unit council members.
- Fostered relationships with among guild members and management, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Streamlined decision-making processes for increased efficiency and productivity within the organization.
- Developed long-term strategic plans to guide organizational growth and success.
- Boosted fundraising efforts by implementing innovative online campaigns.
- Facilitated workshops on effective leadership and communication skills for board members.
Coach
Weight Watchers International
04.2017 - 02.2024
- Facilitate conversation in groups of up to 75 people.
- Work with fellow employees to implement goals.
- Use social media to retain and recruit members.
- Have members that come weekly to my workshops since 2017.
- Building groups by 10% this year.
Volunteer
Women of Reform Judaism
05.2000 - 02.2024
- Treasurer, 2024-present: Manage finances, perform audit and help with strategic planning for local women's group.
- Secretary, 2018-2021: Facilitated bylaws, served on multiple committees and took notes at international organization.
- Executive Committee Member at Large, 2016-2018: Managed dues collection, provided local arrangements for conference of 400 women at international organization.
- Board member, 2009-2021: Managed multiple projects, lead strategic task forces, gave workshops, traveled for international organization.
- District president, 2012-2014: Managed a nine-state district of women's groups, coordinated meetings, traveled and gave workshops, helped groups with strategic planning.
- Local president, 2005-2008 : Led local women's group in Reform Jewish Congregation.
Volunteer
Girl Scouts of Central Texas
09.2009 - 05.2022
- Led troop of girls from kindergarten to seniors in high school.
- Management recruitment for local area.
- Chaperone and planned international trips.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-1996
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Positive attitude
- Editing and copy editing skills
- Editorial writing
- Interviewing skills
- Content development
- Video editing and production
- Social media management
- Deadline driven
- Meeting facilitation
- Volunteer recruitment
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Contract negotiation
- Donor solicitation and fundraising
Timeline
Chair
Austin NewsGuild
06.2023 - 02.2024
Coach
Weight Watchers International
04.2017 - 02.2024
Volunteer
Girl Scouts of Central Texas
09.2009 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Women of Reform Judaism
05.2000 - 02.2024
Specialty Editor
Austin American-Statesman, Gannett
04.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Northwestern University
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