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Campus Assault Victim Advocate and Educator

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, October 2016 - May 2017

• Direct assistance to students of rape and sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking

• Support with reporting and advocacy during Title IX and criminal investigations

• Trains resident advisors, campus police and security, and student organizations

• Improvements contributed to overall campus victim response policies and protocols

 

Executive Assistant to the District Attorney

Bristol County District Attorney's Office
January 2015 - April 2016 (See previous positions below)

• Successfully cultivated county-wide public/community relations for a brand new administration

• Prepared speeches and talking points, preparations for radio and on-camera interview

• Coordinated scheduling, community appearances, meetings and events

• Directed and facilitated large-scale office initiatives, conferences, trainings, and events

• Crafted and carried out an extensive outreach effort to support new office elder abuse initiative

• Spearheaded office initiative to implement drug disposal drop-boxes in all police departments county-wide

• Facilitated a seminar for business owners on state employer laws; led to 80% creating workplace policies

 

Press Assistant, Communications Dept. & Social Media Manager

Bristol County District Attorney's Office
August 2013 – April 2016

• Created, designed, and implemented complete social media presence that did not previously exist

• Managed all social media, website development, company blog; handled press releases and frequent media correspondence

• Oversaw and managed multi-faceted marketing efforts from graphic design to print, online marketing, social media marketing, logo creation, and more

• Demonstrated increased traffic to website by implementing a systemic/consistent and active online presence

• Fielded and responded to heightened media calls/requests during a murder trial with national news coverage

• Assisted Director of Communications for diverse needs

 

Victim Witness Advocate

Bristol County District Attorney's Office
May 2013 – March 2014

• Successfully worked with high volume of crime victims in a fast-paced and busy courtroom

• Assisted victims with photo evidence gathering, statement preparation, trial preparation, and referrals to resources

• Worked closely with Assistant District Attorneys to use evidence to best present cases for trial

• Drafted an e-document to ensure faster and more efficient filings for victim notification services

• Created a digital Resource Manual for use office-wide by advocates in four county courtrooms

 

Head of Communications

Greater New Bedford/Southeastern MA Association of REALTORS

January 2013 - May 2013

• Improved association branding; built an entire social media presence that did not previously exist

• Created ad design/marketing for local newspaper and print mediums

• Wrote, published, and distributed managed weekly e-newsletter

• Co-implemented a monthly Lunch-n-Learn series for members

• Performed a needs-assessment among members, implemented new benefits and increased values to membership

 

Paralegal Assistant, Domestic Violence Unit

Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
January 2013 - April 2013

• 160-hour internship with the RI Attorney General's Office, working alongside a Paralegal in the Domestic Violence Unit of the Criminal Affairs Division

• Answered Requests for Discovery; performed various tasks to assist attorneys with prosecution

• Lauded for speed, efficiency, and ability to complete multiple Discovery Responses at a time

 

Education and Community Outreach Coordinator

The Women's Center
September 2007 - January 2010

• Presented on domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault, bullying, cyberbullying, sexting, and related topics

• Engaged and directed student groups to implement prevention campaigns within their schools

• Assisted with all events coordination, communications, and public/community initiatives

• Wrote content and created new brochures and literature on emerging issues and trends

• Certified Rape Crises/Domestic Violence Counselor