Zachary Jablonski
Port Orchard
Summary
Communications Specialist with expertise in corporate and non-profit sectors. Proven track record in strategic communication planning, brand management, and content creation. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, manage multiple projects, and craft impactful messages for diverse audiences. Achievements include enhanced internal and external communication strategies and improved brand identity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planning & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Aptive Resources
Alexandria
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Executed targeted outreach in innovation sector to enhance National Science Foundation’s Convergence Accelerator program growth.
- Developed comprehensive contact lists through extensive research of local stakeholders for event logistics.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and assess collaboration opportunities for NSF initiatives.
- Managed venue selection by evaluating proposals and negotiating conditions presented to NSF clients.
- Coordinated communication between hotel and NSF client during negotiations to fulfill event specifications.
Communications Specialist
Aptive Resources
Alexandria
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Curated communication products for clients, enhancing National Standards of Practice initiatives.
- Served as liaison between VA clients and medical licensing boards to ensure compliance.
- Authored, edited, and produced emails, announcements, and PowerPoint presentations for VHA clients.
- Coordinated multiple occupation priorities with program offices and document managers.
- Advised team members on effective communication practices with clients and the public.
- Tracked and compiled weekly metrics to analyze engagement on internal and public websites.
- Updated internal team websites using SharePoint to improve accessibility.
Communications Specialist
ClearWaters.IT
Leesburg
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Curated communication content for clients in Department of Veteran's Affairs Office of Information Technology.
- Produced clear, accessible IT-related emails, announcements, and blog posts for VA staff and Veterans.
- Outlined OIT’s Software as a Service applications in understandable language for employees and public.
- Developed comprehensive communications plans for various initiatives within OIT.
- Coordinated organization-wide communication items for senior-level executives.
- Managed diverse client communications across multiple OIT service lines to fulfill distinct needs.
Technical Writer
ClearWaters.IT
Leesburg
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Curated communications content for clients in Department of Veteran's Affairs Office of Information Technology.
- Produced and edited IT-related emails, announcements, and blog posts for clarity and accessibility.
- Developed comprehensive communications plans for various initiatives within OIT.
- Maintained and updated divisional PowerPoint presentations to meet training and 508 accessibility standards.
- Assisted with Microsoft Teams Live events to enhance audience engagement.
Jefferson County Reporter
Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Reported and authored clean copy stories on deadline with precision.
- Curated story ideas through beat management, news monitoring, and community engagement.
- Photographed newsworthy events to complement written stories.
- Wrote short briefs, breaking news, government pieces, event coverage, and long-form features for print and web.
- Employed writing criticism from editors to enhance future articles.
News & Arts Reporter
University of Washington Daily
Seattle
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and pitched compelling story ideas focused on UW.
- Researched and reported on diverse topics related to UW.
- Adhered to strict deadlines for all assignments.
- Crafted factual, well-researched stories for print and online publication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications: Journalism
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA03-2017
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication strategy
- Data analysis
- Research skills
- Public speaking
- Negotiation skills
- Event planning
- Website management
- Accessibility standards
- Client relations
- Time management
- Security communications
- Crisis management
- Digital communications
- Brand messaging
- AP style guidelines
- Press release writing
- Public affairs management
- Written communication skills
- Internal communications strategy
- Strategic communications planning
- Public relations expertise
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Event Planning & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Aptive Resources
11.2024 - 04.2025
Communications Specialist
Aptive Resources
05.2024 - 11.2024
Communications Specialist
ClearWaters.IT
11.2022 - 04.2024
Technical Writer
ClearWaters.IT
12.2021 - 11.2022
Jefferson County Reporter
Peninsula Daily News
06.2019 - 12.2021
News & Arts Reporter
University of Washington Daily
01.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications: Journalism
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Olympic College
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