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Institute for Innovative Therapeutics, Texas A&M University System, Communications & MarketingDec. 2009 - May 2010

Recruited to organize and draft highly confidential information for circulation in the Associated Press
Designed, organized, and maintained layout and content for a brand new website for the Institute for Innovative Therapeutics
Participated in media relations with major international journals including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, BusinessWeek, and Scientific American
Involved in major federal relations with release of new information in cooperation with Crosswind Communications Public Relations Firm in Austin, Texas
Cooperated and worked closely with Texas A&M University System leaders, including Dr. Brett Giroir (Vice Chancellor for Research), Jason Cook (Chief Communications Officer), and Rod Davis (Director of Communications)

Texas A&M University Computing & Information Services, Communications & MarketingJan. - Dec. 2009

Created, filmed, edited and produced National Award-Winning Earth Day 2009 Video (iTunes link)
Lead, updated and interacted on Texas A&M Information Technology Twitter and TexAgs.com (username: TAMU_IT) accounts
Cooperated with Communications and Marketing team with digital marketing and communications campaigns to university
Redesigned websites, created and re-branded a new CIS style-guide, and created/edited documentation for Texas A&M IT websites
Collaborated with communications specialists, graphic designers and web developers
Wrote articles and edited various websites for university use, including it.tamu.edu, security.tamu.edu, and howdy.tamu.edu

Lake Austin Spa Resort, Spa Coordinator/Spa HostSummer 2008, Winter Break 2008-09

Voted #1 Destination Spa in North America 2008 by Condé Nast Traveler Readers

Communicated with day and in-house guests upon arrival and departure regarding check in/out, treatment information, and location of spa facilities
Handled monetary value of up to $20,000 daily
Memorized, in detail, over 75 spa services offered
Coordinated appointment schedule for over 50 therapists

Texas Notary Public, Licensed NotaryJan. 2006 - Nov. 2009

Salon U Austin, ReceptionistFeb. - Aug. 2006

Gilbert Leadership Conference, Member of the Year 2008-092006 - 2008
Operations Coordinator 2008, Operations Committee 2007, Delegate 2006

Exists to provide 32 freshmen the opportunity to develop as student leaders

Managed, planned and executed all scheduling activities of the conference, including hotel relations, program locations, food venues, transportation details, and finalized schedule, with a budget of $12,000
Coordinated and attended meetings with hotel, restaurant and theatre managers in downtown Dallas and Houston for pre-conference scheduling
Chosen from an extremely competitive pool of applicants for all three titles

Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Member2006 - Present
Risk Management Officer 2008

Responsible for 200 car insurances and driver’s licenses, and for every under-age member’s signature pledging “Designated Driver/Walker,” ensuring a safe commute at every Tri Delta-sponsored event
Hired buses and security guards for events, one month in advance, using a $2,500 budget
Led a children’s carnival for The Big Event 2007, the largest student-run service project in the nation

Young Life Leadership Training, Young Lives Leader2006-2009

Mentor program for pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers

Educated young women on how to manage money, apply for jobs, and become a positive influence on children
Planned and executed weekly meetings with 5 co-leaders for 30-45 teenage mothers to discuss personal issues and provide a craft/activity, while children attended complimentary childcare
Translated meetings from English to Spanish for Spanish-speaking mothers