Experience

Gate Neurosciences, Inc.
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Quality Document Controller

  • Nov 2020 - Present

Javielle Candle Company LLC
• Chief Candlemaker in Charge/Owner

  • Oct 2019 - Present


U.S. Census Bureau

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partnership Specialist

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2020

  Cultivate and secure partnerships between Houston’s Fortune 500 and large businesses and the U.S. Census Bureau. Engage senior leaders to promote the awareness and importance of the 2020 Census. Develop tailored presentations, give briefings and conduct meetings to deliver targeted information to key stakeholders and decision makers. Lead, coach and provide solutions for the Fortune 500/Business Development team across entire region, which includes 12 states. Mentor new hires and offer… Show more Cultivate and secure partnerships between Houston’s Fortune 500 and large businesses and the U.S. Census Bureau. Engage senior leaders to promote the awareness and importance of the 2020 Census. Develop tailored presentations, give briefings and conduct meetings to deliver targeted information to key stakeholders and decision makers. Lead, coach and provide solutions for the Fortune 500/Business Development team across entire region, which includes 12 states. Mentor new hires and offer effective means to attaining goals and being a successful Partnership Specialist. Show less Cultivate and secure partnerships between Houston’s Fortune 500 and large businesses and the U.S. Census Bureau. Engage senior leaders to promote the awareness and importance of the 2020 Census. Develop tailored presentations, give briefings and conduct meetings to deliver targeted information to key stakeholders and decision makers. Lead, coach and provide solutions for the Fortune 500/Business Development team across entire region, which includes 12 states. Mentor new hires and offer… Show more Cultivate and secure partnerships between Houston’s Fortune 500 and large businesses and the U.S. Census Bureau. Engage senior leaders to promote the awareness and importance of the 2020 Census. Develop tailored presentations, give briefings and conduct meetings to deliver targeted information to key stakeholders and decision makers. Lead, coach and provide solutions for the Fortune 500/Business Development team across entire region, which includes 12 states. Mentor new hires and offer effective means to attaining goals and being a successful Partnership Specialist. Show less



Jas Smith VA

• Virtual Assistant & Creative Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  Create positive and lasting impressions among targeted audiences in various formats of support for biosciences companies, including administrative, technical, social and creative support. Manage day-to-day business operations, including finance, HR, purchasing and marketing. Ensure brand recognition and compliance across all mediums. Accelerate and amplify bottom-line goals for c-level executives through project management, timeline reorganization and unifying calendars. Negotiate and secure… Show more Create positive and lasting impressions among targeted audiences in various formats of support for biosciences companies, including administrative, technical, social and creative support. Manage day-to-day business operations, including finance, HR, purchasing and marketing. Ensure brand recognition and compliance across all mediums. Accelerate and amplify bottom-line goals for c-level executives through project management, timeline reorganization and unifying calendars. Negotiate and secure client-assistant legal agreements to ensure that activities are carried out with efficiency on both ends. Show less Create positive and lasting impressions among targeted audiences in various formats of support for biosciences companies, including administrative, technical, social and creative support. Manage day-to-day business operations, including finance, HR, purchasing and marketing. Ensure brand recognition and compliance across all mediums. Accelerate and amplify bottom-line goals for c-level executives through project management, timeline reorganization and unifying calendars. Negotiate and secure… Show more Create positive and lasting impressions among targeted audiences in various formats of support for biosciences companies, including administrative, technical, social and creative support. Manage day-to-day business operations, including finance, HR, purchasing and marketing. Ensure brand recognition and compliance across all mediums. Accelerate and amplify bottom-line goals for c-level executives through project management, timeline reorganization and unifying calendars. Negotiate and secure client-assistant legal agreements to ensure that activities are carried out with efficiency on both ends. Show less



Assembly Biosciences, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Administrator

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

  Assisted in formulation and administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring adherence with state and federal laws and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Developed, coordinated, and managed company recruiting, onboarding, and off-boarding policies, procedures, and administrative protocol. Assisted in development & coordinate implementation of the company's PTO, expense, and travel policies. Maintained and update the company's SharePoint intranet for employees to collaborate, share and store… Show more Assisted in formulation and administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring adherence with state and federal laws and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. Developed, coordinated, and managed company recruiting, onboarding, and off-boarding policies, procedures, and administrative protocol. Assisted in development & coordinate implementation of the company's PTO, expense, and travel policies. Maintained and update the company's SharePoint intranet for employees to collaborate, share and store data, manage libraries and workflows, and virtually connect. Managed executive support team staff located in various regions. Maintained up-to-date tracking of on-site inventory through lab management software

• Executive Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2016

  Supported CEO, CMO, CSO and CDO roles, which included: - Managing internal and external communications, including phone and email for all roles - Managed all scheduling, event planning, and maintained a clear and concise calendar - Coordinated travel and day of scheduling for interview candidates - Coordinated all ordering and delivery of supplies for Bloomington office



Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Coordinator

  • Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  - Responsible for developing and executing/coordinating communications strategies and programs that support and enhance the reputation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. - Collaborate with key internal business areas, such as community affairs, public affairs, and others, to help them promote their programs, services, initiatives and results - Manage community relations activities including coordination of volunteer programs to support non-profit organizations and our company's… Show more - Responsible for developing and executing/coordinating communications strategies and programs that support and enhance the reputation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. - Collaborate with key internal business areas, such as community affairs, public affairs, and others, to help them promote their programs, services, initiatives and results - Manage community relations activities including coordination of volunteer programs to support non-profit organizations and our company's community health improvement initiatives Show less - Responsible for developing and executing/coordinating communications strategies and programs that support and enhance the reputation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. - Collaborate with key internal business areas, such as community affairs, public affairs, and others, to help them promote their programs, services, initiatives and results - Manage community relations activities including coordination of volunteer programs to support non-profit organizations and our company's… Show more - Responsible for developing and executing/coordinating communications strategies and programs that support and enhance the reputation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. - Collaborate with key internal business areas, such as community affairs, public affairs, and others, to help them promote their programs, services, initiatives and results - Manage community relations activities including coordination of volunteer programs to support non-profit organizations and our company's community health improvement initiatives Show less



Edelman

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Executive

  • Apr 2012 - Nov 2013

  As an Account Executive: - Execute media relations strategies for national and local accounts, engaging national, local and trade publications - Secured coverage in USA Today, The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Business Journal, Modern Healthcare, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Los Angeles Times - Draft, edit and proofread a variety of materials, including as press releases, bylines, blog posts and fact sheets - Communicate client content through traditional media, social… Show more As an Account Executive: - Execute media relations strategies for national and local accounts, engaging national, local and trade publications - Secured coverage in USA Today, The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Business Journal, Modern Healthcare, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Los Angeles Times - Draft, edit and proofread a variety of materials, including as press releases, bylines, blog posts and fact sheets - Communicate client content through traditional media, social media, hybrid media and owned media - Develop messaging and external talking points for national clients - Coordinate 2013 Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre local events, public and private, for the city of Atlanta, GA As an Assistant Account Executive: - Served as project lead and event coordinator for 2013 Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Company performances in Atlanta - Provided media relations support for high-visibility clients, such as PerkinElmer, Salix Pharmaceuticals and Georgia Center for Nonprofits - Wrote, edited and proof-read materials including bylines, case studies, year-end reports and client correspondence - Participated in new business pitching by offering research support and proposal preparation - Managed interns through assigning tasks, providing feedback and training new hires Show less As an Account Executive: - Execute media relations strategies for national and local accounts, engaging national, local and trade publications - Secured coverage in USA Today, The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Business Journal, Modern Healthcare, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Los Angeles Times - Draft, edit and proofread a variety of materials, including as press releases, bylines, blog posts and fact sheets - Communicate client content through traditional media, social… Show more As an Account Executive: - Execute media relations strategies for national and local accounts, engaging national, local and trade publications - Secured coverage in USA Today, The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Business Journal, Modern Healthcare, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Los Angeles Times - Draft, edit and proofread a variety of materials, including as press releases, bylines, blog posts and fact sheets - Communicate client content through traditional media, social media, hybrid media and owned media - Develop messaging and external talking points for national clients - Coordinate 2013 Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre local events, public and private, for the city of Atlanta, GA As an Assistant Account Executive: - Served as project lead and event coordinator for 2013 Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Company performances in Atlanta - Provided media relations support for high-visibility clients, such as PerkinElmer, Salix Pharmaceuticals and Georgia Center for Nonprofits - Wrote, edited and proof-read materials including bylines, case studies, year-end reports and client correspondence - Participated in new business pitching by offering research support and proposal preparation - Managed interns through assigning tasks, providing feedback and training new hires Show less



Prominent Placement, Inc.

• Public Relations Assistant

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  - Drafted biweekly blog topics, with relevancy to search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing. - Analyzed blog/social media statistical data - Served as project assistant for social media campaign - Drafted biweekly blog topics, with relevancy to search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing. - Analyzed blog/social media statistical data - Served as project assistant for social media campaign


FEMA
• France
• Internet
• External Affairs Intern (Management Support Clerk)

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

Capital Area United Way
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Seasonal Account Executive

  • Jul 2010 - Nov 2010

LSU Office of First Year Experience
• Marketing/Design Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

The Shaw Group
• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Corporate Communications Intern

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009