The Port of Vancouver USA, created by Clark County taxpayers in 1912, is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast. Its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a skilled labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community. For more information, please visit us at www.portvanusa.com.* Proactively generate content for internal and external application, including employee and tenant newsletters, blog posts, news releases, social media and community reports.* Proactively and independently manage the port's social media sites.* Proactively and independently analyze social media outreach using analytics from several platforms.* Manage the port website.* Provide guidance on Web and social media tactics to help ensure high-quality content and interaction.* Assist with community outreach efforts, including public presentations and tours.* Perform special project work including research, written reports and recommendations, and media relations.* Assist in the management of photography files and take photos when needed. * Assist in the preparation of media, communications, and presentation materials.* Assist in the production of publications to promote and market the port's programs, properties, facilities and services. * Assist in the management of conferences, ceremonies and other special events.

Planned, developed and directed implementation of communications strategies for WSDOT's Southwest Region. Managed and mentored region communications staff in developing agency messaging and communication objectives that supported the region's outreach goals and efforts. Provided strategic communications support to several offices in WSDOT's Southwest Region office. Managed region's emergency response communications, including carrying an on-call duty pager providing 24/7 internal and external communications response to region incidents. Developed remarks and presentation materials for the Regional Administrator. Supervised the work of the Southwest Region communications staff.

Independently identified internal and external communications and public outreach needs. Established internal and external communications and public involvement priorities. Evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of communications methods. Researched and wrote news releases. Designed, edited, proofread and published newsletters, display materials, fact sheets and other publications for internal and external release. Answered public inquiries in a wide variety of formats. Managed public records requests for the Southwest Region.

Managed and helped develop region-wide Purchasing Card Program. Ran work-order reports, interpreted and organized data. Performed payroll management and other duties for Southwest Region. Deposited and reconciled daily revenues.

Handled complex clerical projects and assignments. Prepared reports and spreadsheets to track budgets, inventory items and correspondence. Managed calendars for three Area Engineers.