As Director of Communications for the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research, coordinate all internal and external ICBR strategic communications efforts; manage communication channels for marketing purposes; create and disseminate external and internal messages; create and develop other communication tactics to address business needs of ICBR, including brochures, signs, flyers, posters, public displays, etc.; and work independently with other UF entities as appropriate. Manage content and structure of ICBR’s website; keep content fresh, current and consistent; and perform formal annual review of website structure and content. Develop long-term plan for ICBR website. Coordinate, manage and track all ICBR events as well as ICBR participation in campus or other events/conferences. Attend events where applicable. Develop best practices for events management. Coordinate, manage, track and conduct tours of ICBR facilities, where applicable, as part of events or outreach activities.

The Strategic Project Manager for the Office of the Vice President, Development and Alumni Affairs oversees and facilitates the design, development and execution of projects and communications (print, e-communication and multi-media) for the Office of the Vice President and the University of Florida Foundation Board. They also support project development, presentation design and data management for Development and Alumni Affairs in alignment with VP initiatives. Duties should be treated with substantial foresight, versatility and professionalism, in a manner that accurately reflects the vision and mission of the Office of the Vice President.

The Communications and Program Services Assistant prepares/creates verbal, written and visual materials on behalf of the Office of the Vice President. Responsibilities include all-purpose correspondence, graphic design, presentation development (speaking points, audio/visual, slides and supporting elements), data entry and the efficient prioritizing of all tasks. Duties should be treated with substantial foresight, versatility and professionalism. The Communications and Program Services Assistant is responsible for managing incoming and outgoing communications in a manner that accurately reflects the vision and mission of the Office of the Vice President and the University of Florida Foundation.

Develop, distribute and broadcast the organization's introduction of the new protocols/services/initiatives to internal employees in line with the goals of the Office of the Vice President. Internal communications motivates employees about the organization's brand, and the communications coordinator ensures employees understand the benefits of the new product or service to create excitement, as well as positive internal and external marketing. Position includes writing, editing and distributing marketing materials, presenting information to the media or external clients and ensuring successful campaigns to promote a brand or service of the organization. This can also include creating community or public awareness of the organization and its role in the community, sponsoring or volunteering for events that represent the organization's interests.

Managed the consummation of a large variety of dynamic marketing campaignsOversaw new hires, trained and managed in customer serviceInvolvement in all stages of job and product creation, ranging from idea-generation to productionNegotiated pricing and time lines with vendors on a daily basis to maximize profit marginsCreated inventory system and managed logistics for start-up online apparel storeRoutinely communicated with clients about in-progress orders, pending invoices and presentationsOversaw production for over $60,000 in direct mail campaigns and web design Moonlighted as receptionist, being the first point of contact for clients

Developed one-on-one customer rapport and expanded communication skillsDesigned store layout to generate consumer trafficManaged inventory and organized stocked merchandise