Experience

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  Texas House of Representatives

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Digital Communications Assistant

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    The Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives is the oldest and largest Latino caucus in the United States. • Draft press releases, manage special projects, and assist with event planning.

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  Texas House of Representatives

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Legislative Director

    • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    Texas State Representative Armando "Mando" Martinez (D-Weslaco) serves House District 39 in the Rio Grande Valley and is a Member of the Texas House Committee on Transportation and of the Texas House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism. Representative Martinez also serves as ...

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  Abel Herrero Campaign

  • Remote

  • Communications & Social Media Specialist

    • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Remote

    Texas State Representative Abel Herrero (D-Robstown) serves House District 34 along the South Texas Coastal Bend region and won re-election in November 2020.• Developed advertisement content, social media posts, website updates, and community announcement emails for the Abel Herrero Campaign.• Tr...

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  Every Texan

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Digital Communications Associate

    • Sep 2018 - Jul 2020
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Every Texan, formerly the Center for Public Policy Priorities, focuses on using data and analysis to strengthen public policy and expand opportunity for Texans by focusing on equitable access to quality health care, food security, education, and good jobs.• Participated in the planning and execut...

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  Texas House of Representatives

  • United States
  • Legislative Offices
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Digital Communications Assistant

    • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

    The Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the Mexican American Legislative Caucus to provide Latino/a undergraduate and graduate students across Texas the opportunity to gain government insight by working during a legislative session as a fellow of the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program:• Managed social media accounts and website updates for MALLF and MALC• Produced alumni features to promote the MALLF fellowship program• Assisted with drafting press releases, event planning, and fundraising

  • Digital Communications Intern

    • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

    The Mexican American Legislative Caucus is the oldest and largest Latino caucus in the United States comprised of 41 members of the Texas House of Representatives: • Created bipartisan videos, graphics, and messaging to increase social media engagement • Managed social media accounts, post scheduling, live-tweeting, and event promotions • Researched and summarized immigration litigation, business initiatives, voting rights, public education, and healthcare information relevant to the Latino community in Texas

  • Legislative Intern

    • May 2017 - Nov 2017

    Texas State Representative Sergio Muñoz, Jr. (D-Mission) serves House District 36 in the Rio Grande Valley — which includes my hometown of Pharr, Texas:• Assisted in bill and financial analysis for daily floor reports during the 85th Texas Legislature• Wrote and translated press releases explaining newly-passed laws for 900,000+ constituents• Produced social media content explaining news from the House Committee on Appropriations

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  Hilltop Views

  • United States
  • Media Production
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Editor In Chief

    • Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

    Hilltop Views is the award-winning, independent news source for St. Edward's University is a student-run media organization. Our staff utilizes Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Audition to create engaging content alongside news articles, social media coverage, and photo galleries.• Managed weekly budget meetings and page design prior to print publication• Copy-edited articles for accuracy, structural clarity, and AP Style usage• Facilitated with website design, graphic design, news writing, and social media

  • Managing Editor

    • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

    • Assisted in organizing staff orientation and managing staff on production night• Recruited and provided journalistic feedback to editors, staff writers, and interns• Facilitated with news writing, advertising, social media, and graphic design

  • Sports Editor

    • Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

    • Contributed 2-4 weekly sports articles, including game recaps, profiles, and commentaries• Provided feedback to writers; managed online publication and page layout for sports content• Photographed and live-tweeted athletic events; conducted post-game interviews

  • Staff Writer

    • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

    • Contributed 1-3 weekly articles on administrative news, athletics, and social justice issues• Communicated with editorial staff for journalistic feedback and media guidance• Served as the beat reporter for the Student Government Association

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  Austin Independent School District

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Journalism Teacher's Assistant

    • Jan 2017 - May 2017
    • Austin, Texas Area

    James Bowie High School is a UIL-6A public high-school with an estimate of 40 journalism and photojournalism students who maintain an award-winning, independent student-news site/monthly publication, The Dispatch:• Suggested structural revisions and AP Style edits alongside the adviser prior to p...

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  Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD

  • Pharr, Texas

  • Public Relations/KTRI Intern

    • May 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Pharr, Texas

    Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District offers public education services for grades K-12 and access to Dual Language, Advanced Placement, and Dual Credit college courses: • Designed and translated brochures informing the PSJA ISD community of academic opportunities, medical programs, UIL...