Cara Haight Email & Phone Number

Maryland, United States

- Maximized the agency’s technology transfer program exposure through internal and external success stories, blog posts and email blasts.- Created graphics to accompany written content and relay information in easy-to-understand visuals to draw attention to the services provided by the agency’s technology transfer program.- Developed a communications strategy for a newly established cybersecurity organization created to engage with external government partners and secure national security systems at the action of the national manager- Established a brand style guide to encompass specific colors, typography, icons, style and products to ensure a cohesive look is relayed to the public for all national manager communications.- Coordinated with the cybersecurity communications team to ensure the newly established brand is in line with agency communication and to receive appropriate approvals up to the agency leadership.- Utilized established brand style guide to develop promotional materials, slick sheets, briefing, memorandums, forms and design elements to promote program and organization initiatives.- Worked to stimulate public interest, adoption, and commercialization of the agency’s intellectual property by communicating potential technology uses and applications through conducting subject matter expert interviews, writing technology summaries and designing accompanying visuals.

- Communicated with subject matter experts to gain complete understanding of cybersecurity subjects - Drafted, fact-checked, edited and published articles for internal and external audiences, highlighting events and projects occurring throughout the agency and with agency partners, including ghost writing for leadership- Coordinated with customers to ensure articles written and submitted were timely, appropriate, accurate and ready for public distribution- Collaborated with graphic design and public affairs teams to ensure a comprehensive product was being published- Worked closely with social media teams to increase public engagement and knowledge of the agency with its mission- Served as website lead; created and edited web pages using SiteWorks, coordinated with customers to ensure content accuracy and design satisfaction - Developed communications strategies for internal customers, created communications plans based on the approved strategy and assisted in the execution of timely and effective results

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Annapolis, Md

- Interviewed and reported on successful implementations of the organization’s programs and projects- Attended local, state and national meetings and events to understand and relay conservation programs throughout the state, coordinated NRCS engagement booths at events- Collaborated with outreach programs to create newsletters, articles and reports for internal and external distribution, created and updated fact sheets highlighting the organization’s programs- Created the Adventure into Maryland’s Soil Health video series, writing scripts, interviewing customers, filming and photographing content and editing final photo and video packages; helped establish a video and photo library- Assisted in maintaining and updating the states website, established a social media presence on Twitter- Served as the public affairs representative on the state’s Civil Right Advisory Committee, attending monthly meetings and events highlighting special emphasis programs throughout the state

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Wrote articles for Capitol File Magazine, featured in their digital newsletters and online website- Fact-checked and copy-edited articles for AP Style before distribution to the public- Assisted Capitol File and DC Modern Luxury editors with administrative tasks

- Wrote original pieces for a national food publication, focusing on campus-oriented topics and coordinated with a photographer to created digital assets for articles and posts- Developed the Spoon University brand by working marketing events and contributing to social media presences- Worked with writers to create complete and original articles, approved article pitches and copy-edited submissions- Appointed Managing Editor in 2016 after working as a staff writer

Army Public Health Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md

- Edited and approved news releases, presentations, reports, scripts and articles for public release- Attended and reported on events throughout the organization and community for public outreach- Worked with military leaders to create comprehensive fact sheets, brochures and newsletters- Assisted in conducting media training for organization leaders to best prepare them for future media engagements

Eppley Recreation Center, College Park, Maryland

- Promoted to Head Lifeguard from standard lifeguard after one year and earned Lifeguard Instructor certification to train other lifeguards- Responsible for responding to medical emergencies and leading up to ten lifeguards per shift- Conducted organization-wide CPR/First Aid certification trainings of nearly 300 employees, coordinating with 20 other leaders- Lead lifeguard in-service training and abilities audits periodically throughout the school year

- Covered the environment and transportation beat, reporting on issues in the state capital and surrounding area- Attended Maryland General Assembly meetings and hearings to gain a deep understanding of the state’s current events and legislation- Wrote an average of one article per week, articles distributed to over 50 additional news outlets across the country- Collaborated with multiple CNS bureaus, reporters and bureau chiefs throughout the state

College Park, Md

- Contributed original writing and photography to the University of Maryland’s chapter on a monthly basis- Provided innovative article topics during weekly meetings, working alongside an editor

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Wrote game reviews for a professional Ultimate Frisbee team; interpreted player, team and seasonal statistics and held interviews with professional player- Created and contributed to the Ultimate From the Sidelines Series, a series showcasing an outsider's perspective of the game

- Broadcasted live University of Maryland D1 Women’s softball games, operating the soundboard alongside co host- Developed completed knowledge of college softball’s regulations, statistics and player information- Coordinated with designated crew to produce live sports and news radio segments- Composed news segment scripts, pitched and executed stories for weekly radio shows- Conducted, recorded and edited interviews, soundbites, narrations to broadcast on over 40 radio shows

Master Of Arts - Ma, Visual Communications Design

Activities and Societies: Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Multi-Platform Journalism, General Business Minor

Activities and Societies: Primmanum Honor Society Spoon University HerCampus WMUC Food Recovery Network University Recreation and Wellness.

High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Secretary Spanish Honor Society, member Tri-M, member DECA, member Patterson Mill.