I began my work at St. Elizabeth as an accompanist for several choirs and music groups. I soon became a part-time choir director and currently serve in this capacity directing youth and adult choirs. This requires supervising, managing, and coordinating volunteers for various events and services. This position also requires planning music selections and arranging schedules for services, accompanists, and my co-directors.In 2006 I began designing and maintaining the church… Show more I began my work at St. Elizabeth as an accompanist for several choirs and music groups. I soon became a part-time choir director and currently serve in this capacity directing youth and adult choirs. This requires supervising, managing, and coordinating volunteers for various events and services. This position also requires planning music selections and arranging schedules for services, accompanists, and my co-directors.In 2006 I began designing and maintaining the church website as well as designing various communications, logos, ads, and other various deliverables. I also implemented and currently maintain a centralized e-newsletter system (Mailchimp) which has proven to be very successful. Show less

As a strategic leader, I spearhead communication efforts, directing a team responsible for disseminating news about students, staff, and district developments. I formulate and execute dynamic media strategies, resulting in a significant amplification of BISD’s social media footprint. Acting as the primary liaison, I foster robust partnerships with community officials, business affiliates, and media channels. I manage departmental budgets with a focus on efficiency, identifying cost-saving… Show more As a strategic leader, I spearhead communication efforts, directing a team responsible for disseminating news about students, staff, and district developments. I formulate and execute dynamic media strategies, resulting in a significant amplification of BISD’s social media footprint. Acting as the primary liaison, I foster robust partnerships with community officials, business affiliates, and media channels. I manage departmental budgets with a focus on efficiency, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality outputs. Within the superintendent’s executive cabinet, I contribute insights and recommendations. During critical events like Tropical Storm Imelda, Hurricanes Laura and Delta and the COVID-19 pandemic, I led the district's communication response. I conceptualized and executed the successful launch of a new district logo and comprehensive branding strategy, ensuring brand consistency across all deliverables. I lead a year-long site redesign and implementation project, enhancing user experience and aligning with updated branding standards, resulting in improved accessibility and engagement. I produced high-quality online and print materials, demonstrating a keen eye for design and messaging. Orchestrating email marketing campaigns, social media management, and SEO optimization, I have driven increased visibility and engagement for the district. I direct the filming, editing, and production of all district video content, showcasing compelling storytelling and enhancing communication effectiveness. Collaborating closely with district leadership, I develop and implement marketing campaigns, leveraging data-driven insights to maximize impact and ROI. Through continuous market research and campaign analysis, I identify opportunities for growth and optimization, ensuring marketing efforts remain innovative and effective. Show less

My previous position in the Office of Community Relations was the Marketing and Multimedia Specialist. My duties included designing the district website and maintaining the content and information. I recently led a year-long site redesign and implementation project that involved redesigning the look and feel of the website as well as migrating content from the legacy site to the new platform. This initiative also included the development of a district-wide Web Communications Strategy that laid… Show more My previous position in the Office of Community Relations was the Marketing and Multimedia Specialist. My duties included designing the district website and maintaining the content and information. I recently led a year-long site redesign and implementation project that involved redesigning the look and feel of the website as well as migrating content from the legacy site to the new platform. This initiative also included the development of a district-wide Web Communications Strategy that laid out policies, procedures, and effective communication strategies for the district.Other duties included developing and implementing a social media strategy and ensuring that all social media platforms were up to date with current information and announcements. I was also tasked with writing and producing a weekly e-newsletter for both internal and external readers that highlighted district news. I regularly assisted other Community Relations staff in writing news releases, graphic design, publication design/layout, special event planning, and various other communications-related duties. Show less

When I first joined Beaumont ISD I began my career as the district Webmaster/Educational Web Specialist. My position fell within the Information Services/Technology department which gave me the opportunity to not only work in the area of communications but technology as well.During my time as district webmaster, I led two major website upgrades that allowed the district departments, campuses and teachers the opportunity to manage their own content through a content management system… Show more When I first joined Beaumont ISD I began my career as the district Webmaster/Educational Web Specialist. My position fell within the Information Services/Technology department which gave me the opportunity to not only work in the area of communications but technology as well.During my time as district webmaster, I led two major website upgrades that allowed the district departments, campuses and teachers the opportunity to manage their own content through a content management system. During this time I also implemented the district's e-newsletter system which saved the district a significant amount of money spent on printing costs. These efforts were continued as we began placing more and more information online that had not been available electronically before. I also implemented a nine-campus digital signage project that displayed menus, campus and district information in nine separate locations; all managed centrally from my office.My time in the Information Services department also gave me a wide range of experience and technical training through providing upper-level support on server issues, active directory, network management/maintenance and various other technology related issues. I was also instrumental in providing technology training and in-services on new technologies for teachers and staff during iPad rollouts. Show less

During my time at American Express I was responsible for research, development, implementation/consultation, and maintenance of proprietary corporate online booking tools. This involved working with client general managers to develop effective corporate travel policies for clients and providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients.In working with our clients, I would frequently respond to issues that were submitted via phone, email and internal databases… Show more During my time at American Express I was responsible for research, development, implementation/consultation, and maintenance of proprietary corporate online booking tools. This involved working with client general managers to develop effective corporate travel policies for clients and providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients.In working with our clients, I would frequently respond to issues that were submitted via phone, email and internal databases within pre-determined service level agreements.I was often given the opportunity to train new staff on office procedures, products, and best practices and worked closely with management to help streamline current workflows and procedures to make them more efficient and cost effective.I was member of a team that led the launch of a new product offering and assisted in developing a tiered support service level agreement which included implementing processes changes within the support team. During this time of implementation I was also responsible for running statistical analysis regarding team productivity, attendance, and other business information to develop monthly core matrix. Lastly, I worked with extremely confidential information and adhered to corporate policies and customer requirements regarding such information. Show less