Position:
Coordinator for Special Events and Outreach at Commissioner Todd Staples, Texas Department of Agriculture
Work:
Commissioner Todd Staples, Texas Department of Agriculture
- Austin, Texas since 2007
Coordinator for Special Events and Outreach
U.S. EPA
- Washington, DC 2006 - 2007
Media Advisor
LexisNexis, Mealey's Publications and Conferences Group
- Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 2004 - 2005
Staff Editor
Saint Mary's Hall
- San Antonio 2003 - 2004
Teacher / Admissions Officer / Coach
Education:
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs 2009 - 2012
Master of Public Affairs (MPAff), Management and Public Policy
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 - 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Advertising and Public Relations
Trinity University 2003
BA, English and Linguistics
Skills:
Public Relations, Speech Writing, Advertising, Media Relations, Writing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Coaching, Editing, Development, Issues Management, Public Health, Public Affairs, Natural Resources
Awards:
Merit Award
Commissioner Todd Staples, Texas Department of Agriculture
Cash award for consistently exceeding marketing expectations
Merit Award
Commissioner Todd Staples, Texas Department of Agriculture
Cash award for consistently outstanding work as trusted speech developer
"On the Spot" Award
U.S. EPA, Office of the Administrator
Cash award for successfully developing Federal Agency Media Exchange
"On the Spot" Award
U.S. EPA, Office of the Administrator
Cash award for outstanding teamwork