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 strategic plan. I also serve as the organization's subject matter expert for adherence to governance procedures and processes, serving as the primary liaison between the leaders at Colorado Springs Utilities, the Utilities Board, and the Colorado Springs City Council.

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• Plan and coordinate special events• Meet regularly with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to advance the organization’s mission• Assists with issues management and crisis communications• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with customers, employees, public interest groups and community representatives

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 for Capstone programs• 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• Spoke on radio programs broadcast throughout Western Mexico• Implemented a First And Second Tour (FAST) program at the Consulate in order to conduct more outreach and to collaborate with other Mexican posts• Developed and implemented a public outreach plan for Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico to disseminate information to the media and the public about the new Consular Agent• Responded to Congressional inquiries the Consulate received regarding individual visa cases• Conducted interviews with Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) applicants in Spanish to determine if they overcome 214b of the Immigration and Nationality Act and if they should get a tourist visa to the United States• Maintained a Top Secret Security Clearance

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 Department. • 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• Distributed press releases, set up news conferences and interviews with the media and increased the overall media exposure for the ERC• Designed a Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to run on the D.C. metro• Developed and conducted education events in the community to let people know about their rights• Worked collaboratively with other nonprofits organizations, government agencies and religious groups to establish symposiums, meetings and lectures

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 • Wrote op-eds and letters to the editor for Congressman Kucinich, several which were published in The Nation, The Hill and The Cleveland Plain Dealer • Pitched story ideas and Domestic Policy Subcommittee hearings and set up interviews• Coordinated press conferences in both Ohio and Washington, D.C. by sending out media advisories, calling reporters and persuading them to cover the events • Maintained and updated the Congressman’s Web sites: one for his personal office and the other for the Domestic Policy Subcommittee LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT• Stayed up-to-date bills covering reproductive rights, human rights, appropriations, the Department of Peace, postal issues and other legislative issues • Wrote statements for Congressman Kucinich to enter into the Congressional Record • Researched bills and amendments to give Congressman Kucinich voting recommendations LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT• Read and responded to all constituent mail• Managed up to five interns at a time: hired, trained and oversaw their day-to-day work• Maintained the operation of the server, computers, printers and fax machines in the Washington, D.C. office and two offices in Ohio• Set up tours of the Capitol Building, White House, Pentagon, Treasury, Bureau of Printing and Engraving and Supreme Court

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.

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