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Develop and implement engaging communication strategies and plans in support of facilitating voluntary recipient compliance for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program within the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Recovery Programs Division. Create, develop, implement communications outreach plans and procedures for program policies to ensure program recipients are aware of and comply with award terms and conditions. Develop, write, and edit content for GovDelivery newsletters, webpage… Show more Develop and implement engaging communication strategies and plans in support of facilitating voluntary recipient compliance for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program within the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Recovery Programs Division. Create, develop, implement communications outreach plans and procedures for program policies to ensure program recipients are aware of and comply with award terms and conditions. Develop, write, and edit content for GovDelivery newsletters, webpage content, contact center scripts, “explainer” videos, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Track outreach success and efficacy using GovDelivery and Google Analytics metrics. Proficient utilization of Salesforce software platform to respond to program recipients’ policy inquiries. Participate in internal working groups and committees focusing on creating, revising, amending/improving Office of Recipient Monitoring policies, procedures, and processes. Show less

Skilled in researching, interviewing subject matter experts and writing features reporting state economic news and trends for Fiscal Notes, the agency flagship publication. Creative key contributor to various promotions for different Texas Comptroller programs, including copy writing, website landing pages, ad copy, web content, social media messaging, success stories and in-agency newsletters. Copy editor with a keen eye toward ensuring emails, web content, press releases, social media and… Show more Skilled in researching, interviewing subject matter experts and writing features reporting state economic news and trends for Fiscal Notes, the agency flagship publication. Creative key contributor to various promotions for different Texas Comptroller programs, including copy writing, website landing pages, ad copy, web content, social media messaging, success stories and in-agency newsletters. Copy editor with a keen eye toward ensuring emails, web content, press releases, social media and other communications maintained agency style, standards and voice.Fiscal Notes assignments included in-depth reporting of economic exclusion of Texas’ unbanked and underbanked, state and federal programs supporting military-to-civilian career transition in Texas, recent changes in Texas telemedicine laws in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state equity crowdfunding as a funding tool for Texas small businesses and the potential impact of rare earth mining and processing on the state economy and its relationship to national security. Show less

Professional freelance writer and editor. Experience includes feature writing and editing magazine articles, technical papers, web content, distance education curriculum, accredited national test content and more. Client list includes a wide representation from public and private sectors, including The University of Texas at Austin Continuing and Extended Education, The University of Houston, Anaxos Education Media Company, and publications such as Home Design & Decor Magazine, Austin Monthly… Show more Professional freelance writer and editor. Experience includes feature writing and editing magazine articles, technical papers, web content, distance education curriculum, accredited national test content and more. Client list includes a wide representation from public and private sectors, including The University of Texas at Austin Continuing and Extended Education, The University of Houston, Anaxos Education Media Company, and publications such as Home Design & Decor Magazine, Austin Monthly Magazine, Texas Monthly Magazine, Austin Relocation Guide, Destination DFW, and the Austin American-Statesman. Show less

Proposed and executed marketing communications plans for 3M, a Fortune 500 company. Directed e-business/digitization team to maintain and enhance division websites, training modules, email campaigns and invigorate division websites with fresh and relevant web content, as well as created and directed public relations, B2B sales tools, e-marketing and social media. Project manager for various promotional small and large industry events, such as the annual EOS/ESD Symposium and CES, considered the… Show more Proposed and executed marketing communications plans for 3M, a Fortune 500 company. Directed e-business/digitization team to maintain and enhance division websites, training modules, email campaigns and invigorate division websites with fresh and relevant web content, as well as created and directed public relations, B2B sales tools, e-marketing and social media. Project manager for various promotional small and large industry events, such as the annual EOS/ESD Symposium and CES, considered the most influential consumer electronics show in the world. Managed outside vendors for creative collateral, media purchases and videos. Planned, executed and tracked marketing operations project budget for three division businesses with a combined operating budget of more than $280,000. Show less

Creative and resourceful classroom instructor incorporating digital media, document-based questioning, written response and higher order thinking to help achieve rating of “exemplary” in social studies. Co-founded a results-oriented tutoring program that provided peer-to-peer tutoring for 40 borderline students. Organization of student workshops with guest speakers from the community (judges, radio personalities, lawyers, business leaders) to openly discuss the importance of law and civics… Show more Creative and resourceful classroom instructor incorporating digital media, document-based questioning, written response and higher order thinking to help achieve rating of “exemplary” in social studies. Co-founded a results-oriented tutoring program that provided peer-to-peer tutoring for 40 borderline students. Organization of student workshops with guest speakers from the community (judges, radio personalities, lawyers, business leaders) to openly discuss the importance of law and civics. Recipient of the 2008 “Citizen Education Outstanding Teacher Award” for fostering the development of democratic values and beliefs through special projects by VFW Post 856. Show less

Motivated young Texans to understand their role in Texas and national history through active participation in their community and government to shape the Texas of tomorrow. Recipient of two Target Field Trip Grants for spring 2007 and 2008, enabling students to “Spend the Day with LBJ,” with visits to the LBJ Library and LBJ Ranch.

Researched, developed and wrote magazine and newsletter feature articles, brochures, web content and other outreach collateral to promote the agency’s GO TEXAN program as well as other marketing programs and commodity initiatives to promote Texas agribusiness on state, national and international levels to help consumers find and purchase Texas agricultural products across multiple communications platforms.