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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Worked with DCS Legislative Director to develop a unified agency legislative agenda. Assisted with outreach to gain support for DCS sponsored legislation.Coordinated development and outreach for the Department of Child Service's legislative goals and agenda. Monitored the Indiana General Assembly during legislative session and interim study committees.Prepares agency leadership for testimony in committee hearings. Performed analysis on impact of proposed legislation. Tracked all bills and amendments with implications for DCS practice or policy and monitor vote counting. Coordinated agency-wide policy implementation meetings following the legislative session.Served as a point of contact for legislative inquiries and communication with legislators on issues involving DCS. Partnered with the DCS Constituent Services Manager and the Legislative Director to respond to constituent issues.Read, interpreted and applied laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures. Assisted with the development of agency policies, plans, programs and procedures. Coordinated with the DCS Policy Director to review legislation to determine impact on agency policy.Prepared reports for the governor's office, Indiana General Assembly, State Budget Committee and DCS Oversight Committee. Drafted fact sheets, outcomes information or presentations.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Served as the copy writer, editor, and content strategist, as well as second level agency spokesperson. Manage internal and external data transmission, including but not limited to: press releases, press kits, fact sheets, newsletters, feature articles, agency reports, social media and dissemination of digital information.Oversaw development and implementation of IDOC philosophy and public relations strategy to generate support and elevate public awarenessManaged all inter-agency promotional and marketing materials in partnership with vendors and contractors in order to establish a state-wide cohesive brand for the IDOCDeveloped content for all internal and external communications for the Department, with 6500 staff, 28,000 inmates, and direct interface with both the public and commercial sector, including the general public, legislature, criminal justice partners, local and state agencies, private contractors and all major media outletsServed as the Webmaster/Content Manager for agency website and Digital and Social Media Specialist, managing agency social media tools (Twitter, You Tube, and Facebook).Provided leadership and oversight of field Public Information Officers, coordinate activities, approve news releases and release of information, communicate positive coverage of facility programs and initiatives, and develop curriculum for and conduct annual trainingAssisted in contract negotiations and management with U.S. and U.K. based production companies for documentary film projects Functioned as primary point of reference for communications with national, state and local news outlets (Television, print and radio.) Oversaw two branding and website design projects with outside marketing agencies, including an online legislative campaign for sentencing reform and a rebranding strategy for our victim notification portal.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Served as liaison between media and agency staff. Worked directly with Chief Communications Officer in all manner of duties pertaining to the Media Division including administrative support, drafting press releases, coordinating media inquiries and directing external information requests through the proper channels.Gathered information and data for Chief Communications Officer to respond to media inquiries, draft press releases and respond to other external requests for informationDesigned and coordinated the implementation and first-of-kind utilization of all social media tools as an expedient vehicle for information sharing and promotion (Twitter, Facebook and YouTube), developing and implementing the IDOC Social Media Policy & GuidelinesStreamlined an archive of all agency news releases and related news stories, created an electronic database for tracking all media requests and media contactsCommunicated on a regular basis with Central Office and facility staff to develop proactive story ideas and to keep staff informed of media events affecting their particular department or facility. Coordinated with facilities to compile annual Communications Plan and Budget, reviewed requests and made recommendations pertaining to quantity and cost of printing materialsDrafted communications on behalf of the commissioner and other executive level staffCoordinate inquiries from the media, provide pertinent information related to the Department, establish interviews with staff and offenders, and directs all external media requests through the proper channels. Prepare an array of documents and materials for the purpose of promoting the IDOC and its initiatives including press releases, press kits, talking points, fact sheets, newsletters, feature articles, and the Agency’s Annual Report. Serve as the Webmaster/Content Manager for agency website and Digital and Social Media Specialist, managing agency social media tools (Twitter, You Tube, and Facebook).

Indianapolis, In, Us

As intern for the Chief of Staff, I performed various job responsibilities from clerical and administrative work to in depth researchWorking in conjunction with fellow employees, drafted, revised, and edited the Agency's “2009-2013 Strategic Plan”Successfully completed independent research project related to Medicaid eligibility for offenders and medical costs of chronically ill offenders, coordinating with different division within the IDOC as well as outside partners and other state agencies. This project resulted in a multi-agency Task Force between IDOC and FSSA (DMHA).Assigned to Safe Keeper Focus Group to analyze current Department policy and practice