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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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)