Ramona J. Smith
Communications Specialist
Houston,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Communications Specialist eager to contribute to team success through creative internal campaign development, and developing and executing communication plans. Excellent skills using storytelling and public speaking to build mutually beneficial relationships and collaboration with global leaders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications Specialist
TLBS LLC
Houston, TX
10.2018 - Current
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
Field Cost Accountant
Environmental Protection Agency
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed financial reporting, trend analysis and process improvement support.
- Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on child care, nutrition and food science.
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge.
Public Relations Intern
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Secured media coverage for clients, company and specific campaigns.
- Developed original content for blog posts and website articles.
- Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - PR/Marketing
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH 08.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH 08.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Public Speaking & Storytelling
Project Management
Writing
PR strategy development
Speechwriting and messaging
Interpersonal Communication
Employee training
Teamwork and Collaboration
Relationship cultivation and retention
Timeline
Field Cost Accountant
Environmental Protection Agency
04.2021 - 07.2021
Communications Specialist
TLBS LLC
10.2018 - Current
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Aldine ISD
01.2018 - 12.2018
Public Relations Intern
Baldwin Wallace University
08.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - PR/Marketing
Baldwin Wallace University
08.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Cuyahoga Community College
08.2012 - 05.2014