EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
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Extensive experience engaging and collaborating with diverse communities and industries.
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Advocate for inclusive conversations, underserved communities, equity and access and community development.
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Strong communicator and strategic planner at developing products and communities.
Work
experience
ECONOMIC OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
January 2016-February 2019
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Selected to join the new community engagement team to coordinate outreach in North Texas.
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Achieved 90% success rate in connecting with chamber groups serving communities of color, and non-profit and community organizations to develop outreach and event opportunities for five business areas.
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Engaged in internal stakeholder conversations to better understand and develop relationships in underserved communities.
Public Relations CONSULTANT (3-month contract)
NBA All-Star Jam Session
December 2009 -February 2010
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Promoted NBA All-Star Jam Session activities in Dallas as part of a local women-led PR agency.
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Promoted the event’s schedule, organized interviews, served as event ambassador and Spanish-language contact.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
August 2003-June 2007
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Managed internal projects and served as the communications business liaison.
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Organized 15+ national and international conference experiences, including stakeholder, partner and service-team communications.
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Responsible for event marketing efforts, digital presence and experience, and organized onsite logistics.
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST REGION
Israel Government Tourist Office
November 2001 – January 2003
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Responsible for promoting the State of Israel throughout the southeastern region of the United States to mainstream and religious media, religious organizations, and community groups.
Skills
COMMUNICATIONS
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Strong communicator
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Strategic planner
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Objective listener
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Strong written and oral presenter
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Detailed and concise
EVENT MANAGEMENT
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Meeting and conference management
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Cvent suite
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Task management
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Budgeting
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Event marketing
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Speaker management
Education
B.A., Journalism
James Madison University
1996-1999, 2020