Olivia Beitelspacher
Plano,TX
Summary
Experienced digital communications specialist with a strong background in communicating topics with a diverse range of audiences. Excels in developing creative and innovative products (both digital and traditional) to engage stakeholders, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Always maintains a collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Communications Specialist
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
07.2020 - Current
- Contributed to the development and distribution of outreach and communication strategies, including news releases, media advisories, and FAQs, focusing on non-controversial issues and topics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign) to produce a diverse range of visual and graphic materials (e.g., videos, infographics, flyers) to communicate key conservation messages and highlight the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office's priorities.
- Assisted in writing blog posts, feature stories, and articles to promote the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office’s mission and ongoing projects.
- Designed and developed the internal newsletter, The Ventura Vibe, to enhance staff morale and share updates on office initiatives and staff achievements.
- Created dynamic social media content for the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Facebook page and the USFWS Instagram account, including managing engagement and responding to inquiries.
- Filmed, edited, and produced videos, including the Women in Science campaign and annual Year in Review recaps, to highlight office accomplishments and conservation successes.
- Managed a stakeholder database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contact information for outreach and communication purposes.
- Served as a media liaison for local, non-controversial topics, fostering positive relationships with the media and ensuring key messages were highlighted.
- Developed and produced content for the Bake with Us (FWS) Instagram series, featuring engaging baking tutorials themed around wildlife inspired baked goods.
Directorate Resource Fellow
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Engaged and educated the public on invasive species issues at three outreach events over the course of the summer, effectively communicating with diverse audiences to raise awareness of invasive species and promote conservation efforts.
- Designed and developed a variety of public outreach and educational materials (e.g., pop-up banners, puzzles/games, interpretive program outlines) for use in visitor centers and school districts, aiming to increase awareness of invasive species and convey key conservation messages.
- Delivered a comprehensive presentation at the annual Alaska Invasive Species Workshop, showcasing materials developed during the fellowship to members of the Alaska Invasive Species Partnership.
Interpretive Park Ranger Intern
National Park Service
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Created, developed, and presented six environmental interpretive programs weekly on a range of topics (e.g., natural history, geology, ecology), enhancing visitors' experiences and fostering a deeper connection with Grand Teton National Park.
- Utilized diverse interpretive techniques in both formal group settings and informal one-on-one interactions to effectively communicate key conservation messages to a wide audience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film / Environmental Studies
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX12-2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign
- Skilled in 508 compliance across different mediums (documents, videos, etc)
- Ability to communicate complex topics with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners
- Proficient in Drupal
- Proficient in Canva
Timeline
Digital Communications Specialist
U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
07.2020 - Current
Directorate Resource Fellow
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
05.2019 - 08.2019
Interpretive Park Ranger Intern
National Park Service
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film / Environmental Studies
Southern Methodist University
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