Relations Manager Communications Coordinator
Resume:
G I N A M E N D E Z, Ph.D.
**** ***** *****, *** *******, Texas 78232
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Excellent leader and community advocate with proven success in building strong partnerships and innovative communications strategies.
Professional Summary
Over 28 years of successful leadership informing and engaging stakeholders of educational, business, and community organizations to ensure the vision and core values is communicated and delivered effectively
Ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans to advance brand identity and broadening the awareness of programs and services to key stakeholders
Experience in direct communication with media entities in addition to developing, implementing, and managing news releases, articles, publications, news conferences and planned and executed many events for Bexr County Legislators, Congressmen, UTSA Presidents, a San Antonio Mayor and City Manager along with non-profits and businesses.
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Ability to supervise, direct, and motivate groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds to meet strategic educational goals
Strong public relations and speaking skills in both the English and Spanish languages Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration, 2006 The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Master of Arts is Social Work Administration, 1976 The University of Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1972
St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX
Professional Experience
Real Estate Realtor for Keller Williams Heritage January 2015 – Present 2338 N. Loop 1604 W. Suite 120
San Antonio, TX
Director of Community Relations August 1993 – December 2014 The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Developed and disseminated information regarding programs and services to the UTSA internal community and the San Antonio external community
Developed and maintained the UTSA Downtown Campus website and produced the biannual Downtown Campus E-Newsletter
Planned and coordinated all co-sponsored events for external entities such as state and congressional legislators, City of San Antonio City Manager and former mayor, business and community organizations held at the Downtown Campus.
Conducted one-on-one interviews with each member of the former Bexar County delegation regarding the events that took place in the development of the UTSA Downtown Campus. The manuscript, “Creating Public Policy for Minority Access to Higher Education: A Case Study,” was published in 2007. Director of Hispanic Mother Daughter Program January 1991 – August 1993
Managed the newly created Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program funded at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) by the AT&T Foundation.
Main goal was to prevent Hispanic female junior high and high school students from dropping out of school.
Recruited students and their mothers from the Edgewood, Southside, Harlandale, and San Antonio independent school districts to attend this program located at the UTSA campus
Developed the curriculum provided through weekly workshops, seminars, and presentations made by Hispanic professionals (attorneys, medical doctors, legislators) who had graduated from one of the high schools in these districts
Provided academic advising to motivate students to continue their education from junior high, to high school, and then college
Mothers attended seminars that would help them understand the importance of a high school and a college education. Many of the mothers were drop-out students who became interested in attaining their GED. They were provided with the resources necessary to help them achieve their goal.
Community Relations Manager August 1990 – January 1991 Carlsbad City Library
City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Responsible for writing reports, speeches, public service announcements, news releases, developed promotional material for the city library
Developed marketing strategies for the planning and coordinating of events to include grand openings, monthly programs, ground breakings, and other community events
Created publications in Spanish that informed our Spanish-speaking community regarding Library programs and services
Implemented and taught the “survival Spanish” course all library personnel
Researched the feasibility of establishing a City of Carlsbad, “Centro de Informacion” for our Spanish-speaking populations making it a reality one-year later. It is currently known as the Neighborhood Information Center.
Community Relations Manager September 1989 – August 1990 City of Visalia, Visalia, California
Developed and implemented city marketing plans for services and special programs
Produced informational brochures, coordinated media relations, and communicated on behalf of the city manager and mayor
Prepared speeches and comments for the city manager, city council, and advisory staff Director of Public Affairs January 1987 – August 1989 The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Managed the Public Affairs Offices; all internal and external communications; all media relations including media inquiries, interviews, and news conferences
Initiated the UTSA President’s Quarterly Video Series that highlighted university’s diverse activities for student recruitment and the University of Texas System Office
Assisted in the production of the Campus Journal Program, a KLRN (public television station) television program that emphasized the educational programs and services provided by UTSA.
Associate Director, High School Equivalency Program August 1985 – January 1987 The University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Responsible for the administration and management of the High School Equivalency Program located at the University of Houston’s main campus
Recruited students who had been expelled from Houston Independent School District high schools for various reasons
Developed and implemented the curriculum by five instructors, experts in the fields of science, mathematics, English, and writing. I taught the Life Skills course.
Monitored the students’ progress and evaluated the instructors’ teaching methods
Students attended daily classes until they passed their GED exam and graduated from the program.
Additional Leadership Experience (positions held from 1973 – 1985) Consumer Affairs Specialist
Houston Lighting & Power Company, Houston, Texas
Planning Director, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County San Antonio, Texas
Trainer, Chicano Training Center
Houston, Texas
Socioeconomist, US Army Corps of Engineers
Galveston, Texas
Additional Skills and Information
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Thorough knowledge in the English and Spanish languages (both oral and written)
Extensive writing and editing experience in a variety of print and online communication formats
Excellence judgment and creative problem solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans
Team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administrative initiatives.
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