Experience

Barrios Technology, LTD

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Science Communications Specialist

  • May 2022 - Present

• Science Communications Specialist for the International Space Station Program Research Office

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  As the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) contractor lead for the International Space Station Program Research Office (ISS PRO) communications team, I manage a group of content producers in the planning and execution of strategies and digital products to share the stories of the research being conducted aboard the orbiting laboratory with the stakeholders, including the general public, research community, and decision makers.Over the past six years, I have led our contractor team’s growth to becoming a strategic, high-output group that is well respected across NASA public affairs offices. My strengths in authentic, mutually beneficial relationship building, backed up by reliable and exceptional work have built an influential voice for space station research in NASA’s digital media. Work has included: writing, editing, managing editorial calendars, managing social media accounts and integration across other NASA channels, content strategy, collaboration with various NASA centers, international partners, and outside organizations, script writing, creating story boards, performing voice over talent and on-camera talent, content strategy, process improvement, imagery identification, and astronaut science communication support. Show less



University of Houston-Clear Lake

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator of Social Media and Communications

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  As the first person to hold the position of Coordinator of Social Media and Communications at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, I have grown the audience and engagement for the university's online presence. I have developed new social media channels for the Office of University Communications, and have contributed to the university's print publication, Egret magazine. I have initiated new campaigns that engage students in celebrating their achievements, and have been active in supporting the university's efforts to build spirit and traditions as the institution transitioned into a four-year college. Specific responsibilities include: - Developing, producing/writing, scheduling content to post on the university's official social media accounts that are managed by the Office of University Communications. - Collaborating with and supporting other departments to ensure consistency of messaging and branding across multiple networks. - Providing writing support for various initiatives including the university website, news releases, newsletters and publications as assigned. - Monitoring social media conversations and providing timely responses or alerting colleagues of issues requiring immediate attention. - Providing and/or coordinating live on-site coverage for key university events. - Providing analytic reports to monitor engagement of targeted audiences. - Taking photographs, creating digital graphics and producing videos for use on all social media platforms and/or publications. Additional activities: - Member, Hawk Spirit and Traditions Council - Nominated for and accepted in to the Leaders in Action program Show less



Not So Suburban Design

• Freelance Writer

  • May 2009 - 2014

  - Designed project and wrote instructions for a project in the book "World of Geekcraft," published by Chronicle Books- Designed projects and wrote instructions for a chapter of "Embellish Me," published by F+W Media

• Owner

  • May 2001 - Aug 2009

  - Designed, constructed and maintained web sites and publications for small businesses and individuals.



Whimseybox

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies

• Community Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

  - Managed the social media presence of a monthly craft box subscription service. - Updated social media outlets (Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram) throughout the day, and responded to customer comments and questions on all social media outlets. - Managed contributing authors, edited project posts and images, marketed posts throughout social media and appropriate web sites. - Wrote weekly blog posts, including step-by-step tutorials. - Managed the social media presence of a monthly craft box subscription service. - Updated social media outlets (Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram) throughout the day, and responded to customer comments and questions on all social media outlets. - Managed contributing authors, edited project posts and images, marketed posts throughout social media and appropriate web sites. - Wrote weekly blog posts, including step-by-step tutorials.



O'Reilly Media

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Editor-in-Chief of Craftzine.com

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  - Managed a team of seven writers to produce daily editorial web content.- Wrote and edited multiple blog posts on a daily basis.- Utilized social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram) to engage our community of readers and stay on top of current trends.- Worked with contributing designers to create exclusive editorial content.- Maintained strong sense of the crafting/making community by following hundreds of DIY blogs, twitter feeds and other forms of media.- Acted as a liaison with our sibling publication to coordinate editorial themes and content development.- Planned and assisted in the production of our publication’s participation in annual weekend event, Maker Faire. Show less

• Staff Writer

  • 2008 - 2012

  - Wrote an average of 15 blog posts per week, highlighting noteworthy DIY projects and artisans from across the web.- Wrote full-length features profiling craftspeople and special interest subjects for publication.- Utilized social media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram) to engage our community of readers and stay on top of current trends.- Participated in Maker Faire as an instructor and representative of the publication, interacting with our community of readers.



BurdaStyle.com

• Newspaper Publishing

• Contributor

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

  Contributed a daily news feed for BurdaStyle.com blog with current news and highlights from sewing blogs. Contributed a daily news feed for BurdaStyle.com blog with current news and highlights from sewing blogs.



Renee Trudeau & Associates

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2006 - May 2007

  - Managed a team of women through the development, production and release of a self-published book by author/coach, Reneé Trudeau. - Developed online training site for Personal Renewal Group facilitators. - Assisted in organizing and developing a weekend facilitator training retreat. - Managed communication, questions and resource requests from trained facilitators. - Moderated facilitator Yahoo group. - Wrote copy for all auto responders generated by the company website e-marketing tools. - Created and distributed monthly e-newsletters. - Set up and assisted in the maintenance of the author’s blog. Show less