Hillary Arena
Special Projects Coordinator III at Brevard County Government- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Executive Leadership Management
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Experience
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Brevard County Government
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Special Projects Coordinator III
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Oct 2006 - Present
As a Special Projects Coordinator, I lead public relations functions for the County's solid waste department's education and recycling programs as well as contracts which includes: writing interesting and effective press release & news articles; preparing information for in-house news and external media; handling public records requests and requests for information; develop, implement, and manage communications and budget; create environmental educational materials, organize special events & develop outreach programs for schools and the community; coordinate and organize tours of county facilities.
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City of Titusville
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Administrator
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Jul 1989 - Jul 2006
I was the Program Administrator for the City of Titusville where I supervised and managed 46 employees and a budget of $3.2 million; developed and branded the City's first (and only) recycling program; created public service announcements, video spots and environmental awareness messages; prepared press releases, news releases and marketed the program; participated in programs where I was a speaker or panelist at various events; responded to media requests and orchestrated and directed the overall communications of the departments; presented educational programs to local schools and participated in outreach programs to get the word out; assessed the program's effectiveness using customer surveys, questionnaires & focus groups.
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Brevard County Government
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Special Projects Coordinator
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Jan 1986 - Jun 1989
I administered and managed special assessment programs for the Public Works Department particularly water and sewer projects and dirt road paving projects; prepared ordinances, assessment rolls, and cost figures for the projects. In addition, I was responsible for advertising these special assessments; made presentations to the public and the Board of County Commissioners; attended Board meetings and workshops.
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Education
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1976 - 1980
University of Central Florida
B.A., Communications
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