Judy Everett Ramos Email & Phone Number

Hurst, Texas, United States

In more than three decades as a writer and PR strategist, I have helped companies, non-profit organizations, teams, and individuals enhance their communications and marketing efforts. I have been happy to provide consulting services on my own time, even when I was fully employed, if it helped someone else be successful. Over the years, I have proudly collaborated with a diverse clientele, and today, I am committed to working with clients to help them advance their mission and goals… Show more In more than three decades as a writer and PR strategist, I have helped companies, non-profit organizations, teams, and individuals enhance their communications and marketing efforts. I have been happy to provide consulting services on my own time, even when I was fully employed, if it helped someone else be successful. Over the years, I have proudly collaborated with a diverse clientele, and today, I am committed to working with clients to help them advance their mission and goals. • Directed communications plans for new non-profits as they promoted their organizations and established relationships with community partners.• Served as editorial consultant for organizations, analyzing print and electronic materials and making recommendations about alignment of messages and consistency of tone and brand voice.• Directed communications strategies for local non-profits, increasing membership, number of volunteers, and meeting attendance and participation. • Wrote and edited websites, news releases, feature articles, personal profiles, brochures, speeches, letters to the editor, and social media content for school districts, trucking companies, restaurants, beach resorts, physicians, occupational therapists, and numerous Texas non-profits.• Provided crisis communications consultation, including media training and public speaking.• Served as a consultant to Lake Travis ISD leadership in 2004, assisting in creating a new communications position. • Consultant for American Institute of Architects’ Regional Urban Design Assistance Team in Las Cruces, NM, analyzing economic development issues and presenting a report at a town hall meeting. My work with my teammates laid the foundation for the city’s revitalization initiatives that continue to this day.It’s all about relationships! Show less

Our book is off-line while it is being updated. I co-wrote this book with my husband to help parents living with autism. Our son was diagnosed in 2003 and after a decade of working with doctors, therapists, schools, and caregivers we wanted to help parents going through this. We provide resources (links to 70+ websites), tools, encouragement and hope.

Desoto, Texas, United States

Led the effort to communicate the Faith Family Academy (FFA) mission, vision, and goal of transforming students’ lives with revolutionary programs and experiences families will not find anywhere else. We shared stories about student perseverance and triumph to position FFA as one of the best, most innovative school districts in the country, public or private, that is a leading choice for world-class education in North Texas.Collaborated with local media, Education Foundation and other… Show more Led the effort to communicate the Faith Family Academy (FFA) mission, vision, and goal of transforming students’ lives with revolutionary programs and experiences families will not find anywhere else. We shared stories about student perseverance and triumph to position FFA as one of the best, most innovative school districts in the country, public or private, that is a leading choice for world-class education in North Texas.Collaborated with local media, Education Foundation and other partners, vendors/consultants, and key staff to tell our story through the creation of print and electronic communications that delivered consistent, inspiring messages that supported our brand and invited others to join FFA. Show less

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Part of a team that built relationships between FWISD and the community, organizing teacher recognition programs, managing corporate partnerships, and coordinating events like groundbreakings and dedications. My work involved writing news releases, speeches, and scripts, as well as collaborating with other departments and cross-functional teams, community leaders, vendors/consultants, and sponsors. Led a local brand campaign, “Rediscover FWISD,” to showcase bond-related construction and… Show more Part of a team that built relationships between FWISD and the community, organizing teacher recognition programs, managing corporate partnerships, and coordinating events like groundbreakings and dedications. My work involved writing news releases, speeches, and scripts, as well as collaborating with other departments and cross-functional teams, community leaders, vendors/consultants, and sponsors. Led a local brand campaign, “Rediscover FWISD,” to showcase bond-related construction and organized the Fresh Start Diploma Program Graduation ceremony to help former students, ages 26 – 59, who did not graduate on time to graduate under new state criteria and receive a FWISD diploma. Show less

Hurst, Texas

I assisted clients in sharing their stories and connecting with stakeholders. Services included research, writing, editing, and project management. Diverse clientele included K-12 school districts, private schools, non-profits, private sector, and individuals, including doctoral candidates writing their dissertations. Worked with the FWISD communications team to pass the 2017 bond, and they invited me to join their staff in 2019. I continued my business until spring 2021. I researched and wrote… Show more I assisted clients in sharing their stories and connecting with stakeholders. Services included research, writing, editing, and project management. Diverse clientele included K-12 school districts, private schools, non-profits, private sector, and individuals, including doctoral candidates writing their dissertations. Worked with the FWISD communications team to pass the 2017 bond, and they invited me to join their staff in 2019. I continued my business until spring 2021. I researched and wrote FWISD's winning nomination about its Equity and Excellence Initiative for the National School Boards Association Magna Award. Also served as interim communications director for Grace Presbytery in Irving from 2015 to 2018, sharing stories of faith through newsletters, website, brochures, and national PC(USA) media. Show less

Examiner shut down operations July 2016. I wrote about people and their hobbies. From cars to composting to collecting, if it was a hobby, I wrote about it.

Fort Worth Area

Examiner shut down operations July 2016. I was the local genealogy reporter for Examiner.com, covering the greater Fort Worth area, for nearly five years. I wrote about lineage organizations, genealogical exhibits, conferences, celebrations and observances, etc. and I won the national "Spirit of 1812" award from the National Society US Daughters of 1812 for my series of articles on the 200th anniversary of that war. I have a large network of genealogists through my memberships in Daughters… Show more Examiner shut down operations July 2016. I was the local genealogy reporter for Examiner.com, covering the greater Fort Worth area, for nearly five years. I wrote about lineage organizations, genealogical exhibits, conferences, celebrations and observances, etc. and I won the national "Spirit of 1812" award from the National Society US Daughters of 1812 for my series of articles on the 200th anniversary of that war. I have a large network of genealogists through my memberships in Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Republic of Texas, which are two of my 11 lineage societies. I am always working on documentation for another lineage society to join. I also speak to genealogy groups in DFW. Show less

Managed a team responsible for internal and external communications aligned with the district’s vision, mission, and goals to positively impact student achievement. For 14 years, I was the voice of HEB ISD, communicating a unified vision with district leadership and community partners and leading crisis communications efforts when necessary. In addition to being the primary writer for HEB ISD, I oversaw in-house development, design, production, and distribution of all print and electronic… Show more Managed a team responsible for internal and external communications aligned with the district’s vision, mission, and goals to positively impact student achievement. For 14 years, I was the voice of HEB ISD, communicating a unified vision with district leadership and community partners and leading crisis communications efforts when necessary. In addition to being the primary writer for HEB ISD, I oversaw in-house development, design, production, and distribution of all print and electronic branded materials.• Maintained our reputation as a high-performing organization by addressing issues that could impact the district’s reputation or strategic plan execution; collaborated with community leaders to design a new volunteer program to serve 10,000 volunteers in 30 schools to foster community relationships; helped pass the 2011 bond, which funded facility updates and new school construction. • Organized special events to promote and support our brand. Collaborated with Executive Cabinet to host the annual Leadership Symposium to train campus and district leadership. This symposium included an employee awards program to recognize staff for meeting and exceeding expectations. • Represented HEB ISD on various committees and boards.• Collaborated with Executive Cabinet to establish Demonstration Classrooms, an internal program showcasing teachers who use best practices to help students succeed.• Wrote “The Scoop,” just for central administration staff, to help us get to know each other. This newsletter had staff profiles, features, and "day in the life" stories to help staff feel connected. • I built a network of DFW media contacts who knew me, who called me looking for news, and who knew I could provide education experts for their assignments. Show less

Positioned Arlington as a leisure and convention destination for state, national, and international markets.• Media: Traveled across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, appearing on radio and TV to promote Arlington tourism. I also worked with meeting and convention publications and leveraged my membership in Society of American Travel Writers to secure media coverage in travel magazines and guidebooks.• Collaboration: Worked with hotels, attractions, and restaurants to create… Show more Positioned Arlington as a leisure and convention destination for state, national, and international markets.• Media: Traveled across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, appearing on radio and TV to promote Arlington tourism. I also worked with meeting and convention publications and leveraged my membership in Society of American Travel Writers to secure media coverage in travel magazines and guidebooks.• Collaboration: Worked with hotels, attractions, and restaurants to create multi-day itineraries to host journalists and photographers from around the world, including taking clients to Texas Rangers spring training in Florida. Supported sales team work to book conventions and events at hotels and the convention center. • Community Impact: Served on City of Arlington’s “Get Ready, Arlington! Company’s Coming” committee to prepare for 1994 opening of new Texas Rangers ballpark. Selected as a volunteer consultant for American Institute of Architects’ Regional Urban Design Assistance Team in Las Cruces, NM, analyzing economic development issues and laying the foundation for revitalization initiatives that continue to this day. • Content Creation: Wrote brochures, articles, news releases, speeches, and reports to promote Arlington to external markets and engage residents and city leaders; contributed articles for industry publications and presented programs at conferences. Worked with ad agency on creation of all branded products. Show less

Positioned Corpus Christi as a premier leisure and business destination for state, national, and international markets; wrote brochures, news releases, visitor guide magazine, and worked with ad agency on branded materials.• Created multi-day itineraries for hosting state, national, and international media and attended trade shows in Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Supported sales team efforts to attract conventions and events to the city.• Worked with local leaders and agencies to open a… Show more Positioned Corpus Christi as a premier leisure and business destination for state, national, and international markets; wrote brochures, news releases, visitor guide magazine, and worked with ad agency on branded materials.• Created multi-day itineraries for hosting state, national, and international media and attended trade shows in Mexico, Canada, and Europe. Supported sales team efforts to attract conventions and events to the city.• Worked with local leaders and agencies to open a Corpus Christi-Laredo tourism office in Monterrey, Mexico.• Traveled with the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi to Washington, DC for President George HW Bush’s inauguration, promoting Corpus Christi at performance venues.• Served with Governor Ann Richards’ delegation to Los Angeles to promote Texas film and TV industry.• Organized media campaign for “¡Los Barcos!”—replicas of Columbus’ three ships—during their 10-day visit in 1992, handling interviews, crisis communications, and celebrations. Show less

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

Reported on business news, especially tourism; also covered banking, hospitals, and real estate; built network of community contacts. This was a start-up, and I was on staff to proudly produce the first edition.

Alice, Texas, United States

DJ and reporter for country music radio station while on summer break from college. Filled in when staff members were on vacation, including the news director and sales director. Covered local news, wrote commercials for local advertisers, opened station at 5 a.m. and went on air at 6 a.m. when news director was on vacation. Station operated from 5 a.m. - midnight. Signed off, closed station, and locked up when covering for late-night staff. I did everyone's job at one time or another when they… Show more DJ and reporter for country music radio station while on summer break from college. Filled in when staff members were on vacation, including the news director and sales director. Covered local news, wrote commercials for local advertisers, opened station at 5 a.m. and went on air at 6 a.m. when news director was on vacation. Station operated from 5 a.m. - midnight. Signed off, closed station, and locked up when covering for late-night staff. I did everyone's job at one time or another when they were out. Show less

Ms, Media Studies

Research, analysis, and evaluation of national and international media, including print and broadcast journalism, television, and film.

Bs In Ed, Broadcast Journalism & Speech Communications

Activities and Societies: Speech team competitor, reporter for campus newspaper, TV station, and radio station, and was news director.

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