-Managed day-to-day logistics for monthly departmental public meetings-Coordinated weekly with a group of diverse staff to ensure deadlines were met and presentations completed on time-Led production of department publications and communication materials; Coordinated with external vendors to print and mail more than 5,000 public meeting postcards and informational flyers on a monthly basis-Organized department's participation in more than 15 annual community events; Maintained event equipment as well as a database of thousands of giveaway items

-Synchronized all community outreach and event logistics-Coordinated and facilitated department public meetings and online input opportunities-Managed public comments and questions submitted to the department via website, email and mail

-Promoted transportation projects and programs through community outreach and events-Coordinated and facilitated public meetings and input opportunities-Presented public involvement initiatives at monthly committee meetings

-Communicated daily with clients in the transportation, nonprofit, energy and hospitality sectors-Assisted clients with media outreach and logistics for major events and programs-Formulated press releases, media advisories, newsletters, talking points and social media copy-Outlined monthly communication recaps, strategic plans and annual public relations reports

-Worked with various editors and managers to improve writing and reporting skills-Pitched, wrote and edited various blog posts on topics including food, music and the arts-Transferred press releases from paper into event database; emailed reporters and publications-Took photographs with both iphone and 35mm camera

-Responsible for the safety and well-being of over 250 male and female students -Managed and mentored part-time desk staff of four students and five resident assistants-Updated desk log, maintained a monthly key inventory of over 1,000 keys and entered work orders-Answered phone calls related to university and housing policies-Updated program kiosk and promoted building activities and programs

-Oversaw freshmen students during their overnight orientation stay and during their first semester -Worked with a diverse staff of over 30 people, including the Dean of Students Office staff -Facilitated various informational sessions on academic readiness and class registration-Held office hours and answered phone calls pertaining to orientation and the university-Managed an email cohort of over 500 freshmen students

-Responsible for the safety and well-being of over 2,000 students over a span of five semesters-Worked weekly front desk shifts as well as a bi-weekly on-call shift-Mentored and offered moral support to students living in building-Coordinated activities including nonprofit events like Race for the Cure and Relay for Life -Participated in training sessions for emotional distress, customer service and emergency management