Danielle Hawkins Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, Va

As Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for the College of Health and Human Services, I support the Director of Marketing and Communications in facilitating the College's marketing and communications efforts; contributing to the development and implementation of the marketing and communications strategy; and managing the operations of the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC). I also develop and execute processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the office; develop relationships and communication channels throughout the College and University; create communication programs and strategies to achieve the College’s goals; and measure and report on OMC activities.

Fairfax, Va

Provided on-site communications support to a government client: - Developed and implemented branding and communication strategy and products for a newly merged division and for its countering violent extremism and community resilience research portfolios. - Translated complex social science research into products for multiple audiences. - Represented division in Directorate-wide communications group and serve as primary communication contact with performers. - Designed and served as editor for internal and client newsletters. - Ensured adherence to style and branding guidelines, including AP Style and agency branding.- Drafted talking points, quad charts, and other information for senior leaders and program managers.

Provided on-site communications and technical support to a government client: - Developed and implemented branding and communication strategy and products for countering violent extremism and community resilience research portfolios.- Assisted in responding to information requests from departmental leadership, Congress, the White House, and others, ensuring that the client's work is accurately represented and incorporated into policy. - Reviewed deliverables of complex research projects for accuracy and potential communication products

College Park, Md

Led communication and design strategy and implementation at a social science research center based at UMD with over 50 institutions across the U.S. and abroad:- Led consortium-wide communication strategy and implementation including website, listservs, quarterly newsletter, background reports, social media, events, and print and online publications.- Communicated research findings to a variety of audiences of over 3,000 recipients including students, faculty, government, policymakers, media, the public, and other end users. - Worked closely with Web Developer to implement web strategy and Executive Director to implement social media strategy.- Organized and executed all stakeholder and public events, including the START Annual Meeting, START Seminars at UMD, research release events, and START Brown Bags at DHS.- Served as liaison to other departments at UMD, sponsors, and external audiences.- Designed and implemented START report format and graphic framework for proposals.- Coordinated components of proposals and research progress report submission.- Managed full-time office manager, federal work study students, and communications interns.

Led internship program for high school students, serving as sole contact for program’s oversight committee, mentors, students, universities, and federal, state, tribal, and other organizations:- Advertised and recruited for program, coordinated application and selection process, and matched students with local mentors throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.- Completed annual report process to track progress on program goals.- Prepared program updates, announcements, and advertisements for publication in Fisheries, chapter newsletters, and other print and electronic sources.- Managed temporary and volunteer staff.- Coordinate distribution of scholarship checks through payroll.- Assisted with maintenance of program website.- Assisted grants and development coordinator with submission of applications and reports to current and potential supporters.- Managed Access Database of program and contact information.- Completed annual survey of all Hutton Alumni.- Represented program at the 2006 Congressional Casting Call and annual meetings in Lake Placid, NY; Anchorage, AK, and San Francisco, CA. - Assisted Annual Meeting Program Committee with organization and selection of abstracts for annual meeting.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communications

Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic & Web Design

Bachelor Of Arts, Religious Studies