Natalie Watts, Apr, Mba Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

I lead a team who manages the Utilities Board governance process and Colorado Springs Utilities' strategic plan and objectives. I support the development, execution and delivery of our enterprise balanced scorecard and work with leaders at all levels of the organization to ensure their division and department strategies align with those of our enterprise.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Write and edit content for publications, news releases and speeches for internal and external audiences
• Assist with web content and social media monitoring on a daily basis
• Respond to requests for information from the media, customers, internal clients and other stakeholders
• Plan and implement strategic communication programs to publicize utility programs, projects and services
• Supports the Pricing and Finance Department, Water Services Division, Community Relations Department, and other key clients with their communications needs
• Assist in production and placement of paid media and promotions

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Creates compelling, brand-aligned marketing and communications tools for the JA National Office and JA Areas, such as brochures, templates, displays, web copy, program-related marketing materials and marketing plans.
• Proactively and regularly communicates with JA Areas around available brand and communications tools
• Answer brand- and marketing-related inquiries from the JA Areas
• Coordinate and update the Junior Achievement USA social media channels (including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube)

Hermosillo Area, Mexico

• Served as a Vice-Consul at U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico (FP04-Step 03)
• Fluent in Spanish
• Public Diplomacy Coned Officer
• Initiated outreach on numerous levels
• Gave presentations at local schools on American policies
• Participated in meetings with school administrators to explain the newest student exchange program that exists between Mexico and the United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed the organization's communication and outreach activities as well as all the development activities. Was also responsible for securing more than $200,000 in grant money for the Communications and Outreach.
• Wrote grant applications
• Managed the membership database and maintained constant communication with the ERC's members
• Wrote, edited and designed the quarterly newsletter
• Designed brochures about the ERC's various programs
• Created a new organizational Web site and regularly updated it and maintained it

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• PRESS SECRETARY
• Prepared Congressman Kucinich for all interviews by writing talking points and conducting mock interviews
• Placed Congressman Kucinich on a number of national television shows including Hannity & Colmes, the Neil Cavuto Show and The Daily Show
• Responded to all reporters’ questions about a wide array of topics
• Wrote and designed newsletters that were distributed to the Congressman’s entire constituency of more than 600,000 people
• Wrote between four to 10 press releases per week that included Congressman Kucinich’s views on topics from local issues happening in Cleveland to international crises

Bachelor Of Science In Communications, Political Communications, Related Field Of Study: Journalism

Activities and Societies: • The Post (an independent, student-run newspaper), 2002-2004 • Resident Assistant, 2003-2004 • Member of the.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, Cumulative Gpa: 3.69 / Credits Earned: 48