Vicky Hill, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Area

• Draft policies and procedures, training materials, newsletter content• Manage projects to coordinate the drafting, revision, review, print and/or web publication, and dissemination of policies and procedures, reports, and training materials • Edit existing policies and procedures, audit reports, user manuals, training materials, style guides• Analyze and evaluate processes to recommend improvements• Train and support new staff on procedures, agency writing style, and editing

• Developed and taught courses to support the university's social justice mission: social problems, cultural history, consumer culture, senior thesis• Secured grant funding to design and deliver a continuing education workshop for faculty on teaching diversity in spring 2017• Led an overhaul of the departmental web page, supporting the migration of the site from Drupal 6 to 7 and updating design to enhance accessibility and user experience; served as departmental website coordinator for 2 years• Planned/facilitated a community event for the student body in spring 2016 exploring incarceration and its impacts • Conducted original research; accepted to and presented papers at 3 conferences in 2 years

Austin, Texas

• Researched, wrote, designed Squarespace content for the history section of the foundation’s website • Developed and wrote text for informational signage, background handouts, and talking points for the Foundation’s 75th anniversary event

• Conducted research on the history of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health for the publication of "Circuit Riders for Mental Health," a study of mental health programs, legislation, public awareness, and the expansion of mental health services in Texas• Prepared interview questions and background information for project principal to use in oral history interviews• Evaluated photographic archives for publication• Hired as an independent contractor through Texas A&M University-San Antonio to conduct archival research to support a Hogg Foundation publication grant

• Developed and taught courses in critical thinking, rhetoric and writing, social problems, cultural history, senior thesis; courses taught to both traditional undergraduates and to adult learners in New College• Developed, piloted, and assessed a Science Across the Curriculum section of the social problems course in spring 2012 in conjunction with the School of Natural Sciences as part of a grant proposal submitted to National Science Foundation• Nominated for the Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award by the Department of Rhetoric and Writing

• Developed and taught “Psychological Perspectives on Asian American Identity” one semester per year for the Center for Asian American Studies• Supervised a senior thesis in spring 2014

• Developed and taught courses in both the Department of American Studies and the Department of Rhetoric and Composition• The appointment was part of my own graduate work; to maintain my eligibility, I conducted in-depth research and analysis, synthesizing complex information and translating it into clear and concise language• Selected to oversee grading for written assignments on behalf of the Actuarial Studies Program (2000-2008) and the School of Nursing (spring 2001), both for additional compensation

• Provided consulting services to clients, primarily in the healthcare industry, regarding branding, strategic communications, and content creation for marketing and membership recruitment• Helped the Texas Occupational Therapy Association with brand identity and positioning initiatives: developed programming for membership recruitment and physician outreach, revised visual design of newsletter, produced content for newsletters and direct mail projects, and provided consultation on recruitment and membership events• Produced a training video on group therapy strategies for the University of Texas at Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center

Austin, Texas

• Oversaw writing, editing, proofreading, graphic design, and publication of legislatively mandated research concerning workers’ compensation claims, policies and impact throughout Texas• Led a team of three in the publication and delivery of 9 research reports and 46 newsletters in 2 years• Hired, trained, and supervised departmental staff; developed and maintained departmental budget • Served as the primary point of contact for media requests• Produced administrative reports (annual report, strategic plan, policies/procedures)• Served as liaison to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission during a successful agency evaluation for continuance, facilitating communications, evaluation processes and information requests

• Developed publicity strategies for KLRU and the Austin City Limits syndicated television program • Wrote and edited copy for annual Austin City Limits press kits, earning PBS Development Awards 2 years in a row for Best Press Kit in a Small Market • Wrote concert programs for Austin City Limits and The Texas Connection; collaborated with photographers and graphic designers to develop seasonal press kits, program notes, and media promotions to increase affiliate sales• Developed and implemented special events for community outreach; coordinated and trained volunteers; publicized events• Built and maintained relationships with key media contacts

Houston

• Oversaw public relations and communication strategy for clients of the fourth-largest-grossing PR firm in Houston (at the time), including Cullen Center and Baylor College of Medicine• Wrote, edited, and produced publications for clients: newsletters, brochures, feature articles, media releases• Managed the coordination and marketing of bi-annual art exhibitions for Cullen Center: facilitated communications among diverse stakeholder groups (sponsors, jurors, artists, Center executives); planned and produced opening receptions; hired graphic artists, photographers, and printers and supervised production of catalogues, promotional posters, advertisements; wrote and placed as well as pitched feature articles; produced news releases; invited and managed media representatives• Produced and publicized monthly concert series for Cullen Center: scouted and hired musicians; hired photographers and sound technicians; produced news releases; invited and managed media representatives

Ph.D., American Studies

Ma, Journalism

Bs, Communications (Rtf)