Samantha Guerrero
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Ambitious Communications Specialist possessing strong public relations, communication, and project management abilities. Excels in managing print communications and enforcing proactive media plans. Diverse credentials in both private and public industry sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Coordinator
Idaho Organization Of Resource Councils
05.2023 - Current
- Wrote and edited content for operations, marketing and public relations needs.
- Assisted with planning, production and execution of email blasts, special event flyers and social media campaigns.
- Boosted audience engagement through creative content creation for social media platforms.
- Updated website and social media pages with well-coordinated communications aimed at conveying information, generating interest and informing public about our work.
Co-Founder & Organizer
Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance
04.2020 - Current
- Mobilized a coalition of 10+ nonprofits and led team to provide humanitarian aid to immigrant community in Idaho
- Served as media spokesperson to promote our coalition mission, vision, and goals; created digital content to promote webinars and managed social media campaigns to increase engagement across the state and nation.
- Developed initiatives and executed the Ayuda Para Familias Fund, Heat and Smoke Relief Fund, Masks for Farmworkers, Food Boxes for Farmworkers, Project MILPA, to create resources for undocumented community.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and engagement.
Bilingual Agriculture and Food Community Organizer
Idaho Organization of Resource Councils
12.2019 - Current
- Amplifying food issues by presenting at the Idaho Hunger Summit, MIT Sustainability Summit 2022, HEAL Food Alliance, and the Rural Development Initiatives
- Coordinated volunteer activities and facilitated distributions
- Registered as Idaho lobbyist advocating for inclusive policy solutions for agriculture frontline workers.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of the community.
Paralegal
Parke Gordon Law Office
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Served as first point of contact for office, conducted intakes, managed calendars, prepared legal documents.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Legal Assistant
Christensen Legal
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for transcripts, filing with deadlines, VAWA’s, and translations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy And Anthropology/Sociology
College of Idaho
Caldwell05.2017
Skills
- Web Content Management
- Internal Communications
- Community Engagement
- Multicultural Communications
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Social Media Management
- Public Relations Strategies
- Event Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Website Management
- Speech Writing
- Copywriting
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Idaho Humanitarian of the Year 2022, The Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs awarded the Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance the Idaho Humanitarian Award for our projects that generated emergency aid to immigrant, farmer worker, and undocumented community members during the Pandemic.
- HEAL Food Alliance School of Political Leadership 2021 Cohort, Served on the Idaho Food Sovereignty Project to advocate for policies and solutions to create equitable and fair food and farm systems.
- Manejando Sin Miedo Fellowship 2020, Building relationships with community members to increase support and advocacy for drivers permit benefiting undocumented people.
Community Service
- American Civil Liberties Union ACLU, Board Member, 2020, 2022, Appointed as board member establishing policy and issues for ACLU of Idaho
- Board of Trustees for College of Western Idaho, Elected Official, 2020, 2022, Responsible for Student Success committee ensuring students have resources to excel in college.
- Vision 2C Resource Council, Founding Member, 2019, Present, Founding member of V2C for Canyon County Idaho working on climate and environmental issues affecting farm worker community.
- TRIO Alumni & Volunteer Mentor/Speaker, Mentor, 2017, Present, Mentor for first-generation to college, low-income students with diverse social and marginalized backgrounds so they may achieve their academic, professional and personal goals and become active leaders in their communities.
Certification
Digital Campaigning Certificate, Social Movement Technologies, 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Idaho Organization Of Resource Councils
05.2023 - Current
Co-Founder & Organizer
Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance
04.2020 - Current
Bilingual Agriculture and Food Community Organizer
Idaho Organization of Resource Councils
12.2019 - Current
Paralegal
Parke Gordon Law Office
05.2019 - 12.2019
Legal Assistant
Christensen Legal
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy And Anthropology/Sociology
College of Idaho
Digital Campaigning Certificate, Social Movement Technologies, 2024
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