Carolyn G. Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, CA, US

Remote

• Creates, conceptualizes, and produces a full range of digital and print products, such as presentations, infographics, reports, templates, graphics, and brand identity across both Adobe and Microsoft software ecosystems.
• Manages multiple simultaneous client relationships, from initial intake, to establishing or incorporating client brand identity, to iterative design process, to implementing 508 compliance in completed document for.
• Strategizes with and advises clients on most effective way to tailor information to key audiences, including modernization of brand identity through addressing concerns and updating legacy materials.
• Works with local, state, national, and international clients.
• Develops internal documentation, processes, organizational tools for team of 5 Agile designers.

Sacramento, California, United States

• For Sound Transit, Carolyn conceptualized and created new maps and signs for 22 light rail and commuter rail stations in Seattle and surrounding areas. These materials help Sound Transit communicate vertical conveyance.
• For Sound Transit (ST), Carolyn supported the digital signage and wayfinding team in researching best practices and developing recommendations on implementing new, upgraded digital signage at ST stations. Carolyn.

• Wrote legislative bill analysis, policy reports, research papers, and advocacy letters in support of lobbying campaigns.
• Facilitated statewide Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) professional learning network (PLN) for 58 counties to provide technical assistance and training in implementation of grant-funded student wellness.
• Established and managed countywide mental health in schools youth advisory group (YAG), including ongoing supervision of 30 students to produce written feedback for county superintendent and facilitation of monthly.
• Administered vendor and professional expert contracts including initialization, execution, and payment.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Graphic Design
• Publications
• Web Design
• Provides graphic design, publications design, and web design consulting for non-profits, associations, public entities, and advocacy groups in areas such as education policy, civic engagement, and government services.
• Develops materials such as brochures, diagrams, illustrations, logos, and other visual communications from creative concept to final print.
• Assesses, makes recommendations for, and implements changes to client websites to refresh brand identity.Portfolio is available at: http://www.carolynsgray.com/p/portfolio.htmlPlease email for project inquiries.

Sacramento, California

• Coordinated twice-yearly federal advocacy trips, including recruitment, communications, materials, logistics, and strategy; increased superintendent engagement, tripling the size of committee cohort after one year.
• Liaised closely with executive leadership and superintendents in county offices to prepare meeting briefs after attending, summarizing, and developing recommendations on intergovernmental policy meetings relating to.
• Conducted outreach to steering committees and stakeholder cohorts in 58 counties in support of advocacy projects, including preparation of policy briefs, agendas, legislative letters, research report summaries, written.
• Developed technical assistance resources and promotional materials for teacher recruitment (with the California Center on Teaching Careers), researched and analyzed trends relating to student literacy, and reviewed.
• Managed October 2018 quarterly general membership meetings attended by 58 county superintendents, including reviewing contracts, meeting packet preparation, securing meeting room locations and appropriate audio/visual.

Sacramento, California

• Independently developed LCAP Federal Addendum Rubric to evaluate statewide LEA submissions.
• Researched and informed supervisors in the process of building new statewide Mental Health Coalition.
• Analyzed and reported on alignment of department grants to LCFF equity guidance.
• Responded to and supported needs of State Superintendent Tom Torlakson and constituents.

San Jose, CA

• Administered yearly elementary summer program to provide over $11k yearly revenue for high school team, including development of an additional program for first- and second-grade students through creation and.
• Expanded capacity of middle school student program by redeveloping curriculum, policies, and system of accountability after reviewing trends, determining compliance criteria, and addressing gaps in services; taught two.
• Trained team of over 50 high school leaders, event chairs, and volunteers, and provided technical assistance.

Oakland, California

• Drafted communications to reach and engage over 37,000 Oakland families in community organizing events.
• Assisted office staff in producing and editing content for the Blueprint for Quality Schools project.
• Participated in and debriefed OUSD School Board meetings and retreats with Nina Senn, District 4.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Aggregated project updates of five communications staff members for the New Educators campaign.
• Attended and summarized community events and panel discussions on salient education policy issues.
• Audited and analyzed data for NEA member engagement campaigns on Action Network and Frakture.
• Conducted informational interviews with education policy leaders, including NEA President Lily Garcia.
• Supported all office staff in preparing reports and removing malware from confidential documents.

Sacramento, California Area

• Taught two seventh grade writing classes, one speech and debate class, and two college preparatory courses to academically motivated students from underserved schools.
• Collaborated with fellows in teaching cohort to modify and implement shared Common Core lesson plans.

San Jose, CA

• Procured supplies from vendors and advertised local events through social media.
• Drafted and produced commendations, letters of recommendation, and similar documents.
• Recompiled physical and digital archived files to achieve greater consistency in organization.