Gabriela Garza

About

An experienced professional in public engagement and community outreach, with a background in government studies and a strong track record in coordinating and managing stakeholder activities. Skilled in research, communication, and project management, with experience in training and employee engagement strategies within the retail industry.

Experience

• Sr. Community Outreach Coordinator · Rifeline2024-10-01 –

  • Support Rifeline team members in implementing public engagement and community outreach activities on behalf of clients, managing various tasks across multiple projects through completion. • Manage work effectively across multiple projects, project managers, and project teams • Conduct stakeholder and project research • Schedule, organize, and coordinate logistics, and prepare materials for meetings and events • Staff in-person and virtual stakeholder and community meetings, including: • Assisting with meeting set-up/breakdown • Helping with attendee registration • Providing technical support for virtual meetings (on platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.) • Tabling at community events • Taking accurate notes in real time • Conduct additional in-person stakeholder outreach, including block-walking • Draft meeting notes and summaries for both internal and external meetings • Research, develop and maintain stakeholder databases • Document and track all outreach activities to fulfillment, including stakeholder inquiries and responses • Assist with mail-outs, perform mail merges, print letters, and stuff envelopes • Draft fact sheets, web copy, newsletters, social media posts • Edit communications and correspondence for error correction and adherence to brand guidelines • Assist in the creation of PowerPoint presentations • Enter all time & expenses in a timely and accurate manner in CORE project management system • Communicate with stakeholders in person, over the phone, and in writing • Transcribe written comments and sign-in sheets, scanning and filing digital materials (document control)

• MIC · H-E-B2023-01-01 – 2024-10-01

  • Uses independent judgement in making employment-related and business decisions, or effectively recommending such decisions, including product and department related strategies, and otherwise engaging in resolving Partner-related matters • Develop and implement training programs to ensure that employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the needs of the business. • Identify and implement strategies to increase employee engagement and satisfaction in order to improve overall productivity and performance. • Ensures facility and equipment are properly maintained and in good repair • Performs audits to ensure departments and facility are in compliance with state, local, and internal regulations and practices.

• SORM MIC · H-E-B2023-01-01 – 2023-05-01
• Crisis Response Coordinator · Vaco2022-05-01 – 2022-09-01
• Student Research Assistant · The University of Texas at Austin2021-06-01 – 2021-08-01

  • Conduct literature reviews and gather relevant information for research projects • Support faculty and staff in the planning and execution of research projects, including collecting and organizing data and analyzing results. • Assist in organizing and maintaining research databases for easy access and retrieval of information • Adhere to timelines with appropriate data and conclusions

• Student Mentor · The University of Texas at Austin2020-08-01 – 2020-12-01

  Met with group of up to 15 students to help them identify campus resources and activities. Presented information sessions on subjects related to UT and the students' shared major. Collaborated with shared advisor on weekly basis to discuss lesson plan for the upcoming week. Developed individual connections with students through one-on-one meetings to discuss concerns and accomplishments. Prepared weekly lesson plans and organized guest speaker meetings.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

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