Sandra Mancil, Apr Email and Phone Number

Senior Public Information Officer providing consulting services to the Florida Department of Transportation District 1 Bartow Operations Office.

• Developed communications strategies to increase awareness and understanding of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction projects• Developed relationships with media, managed press inquiries and served as media spokesperson in northeast Florida. Organized news conferences, media briefings, and teleconferences.• Coordinated with FDOT Public Information Director to set communication goals and measure community engagement• Provided updates to elected officials and staff concerning project status and potential issues • Managed the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, newsletters, brochures, fliers, photographs and fact sheets • Developed project websites and coordinated maintenance, ensuring regular posting of new and consistent information• Coordinated special events; ribbon cuttings, ground breaking events, dedications, open houses and public meetings; worked with other state and local agencies• Wrote and edited press releases in accordance with AP Style and Governor’s plain language initiative

• Managed public information office with $400,000 budget providing services to the Florida Department of Transportation District 2 in Northeast Florida• Prepared community awareness plans for transportation construction projects• Produced staffing estimates and standard operating procedures• Supervised two public information specialists • Developed and maintained five major project websites for the FDOT• Developed scripts for slide shows and other mass media presentations. Designed and laid out pages for fliers, brochures and pamphlets• Wrote stories for FDOT newsletter and edited stories written by staff members.• Coached public information staff on dealing with the media, giving effective presentations and handling public concerns• Coordinated special events including ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, dedications, construction open houses, and public update meetings • Assisted Marketing Department with proposal preparation and presentations for new contracts. Participated as part of the presentation team for new business development

Project spokesperson representing the Florida Department of Transportation Turnpike Enterprise on the Polk Parkway, $500-million toll road facility in Polk County, Florida. Established the public information office and developed a comprehensive public information program to introduce the community to the new toll road facility.