Reyes Ramirez

Experience

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  The Daily Cougar

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2008

  Reporter

  Covered news from national, university, and city politics, featured on CBS & PBS:http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-502323_162-4264087.html

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  Obama for America

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Field Organizer
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  Harris County Clerk's Office

  Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

  Assistant Poll Clerk

  Under the Help America Vote Act, Help Houston Vote with Harris County trained college students to sign in citizens to vote, assist Precinct Judge in checking voter signatures and roll sheets, help Spanish speaking citizens understand their ballot to vote

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  Texas Senate

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Intern- Assistant to the Chief of Staff

  Wrote speeches and responses to resolutions for the senator, legislative research mainly regarding minority population concentrations, constituent services i.e. responding to letters, phone calls, general inquiries, etc.

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  University of Houston Law Center

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

  Director of Scholarships

  Oversaw a scholarship pool of $10,000 to award to applicants through a review committee composed of professionals, alumni, and students.

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  Fresh Arts

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Intern- Assistant to the Executive Director

  Updated the non-profit’s website with artists opportunities, assisted in the annual gala that raises money for artist resources, creating presentations for arts community lectures .

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  University of Houston

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

  Speaker of the Senate

  Presiding officer of the Student Body Senate, running meetings per Robert's Rules of Order & advocating student opinion.

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  The Aletheia Literary and Arts Journal

  Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Co-Founder & Co-Editor

  Accepting & reviewing literary & art submissions for publication. Designed chapbook layout & promotional materials, assisted in hosting public readings:http://issuu.com/thealetheia/docs/the_aletheia1

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  University Latino Artists- UH

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Founder and Coordinator

  Raised awareness of Houston’s Latino Art presence in the Higher Education level through literary readings, art showcases, & advocating/lobbying for Latino art endeavors. Played key role in the preservation and keeping of the Chicano mural (‘La Marcha de la Humanidad’ by Mario Gonzales and Ruben Reyna) at UH against its destruction:http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/UH-renovation-could-threaten-Chicano-mural-2408706.phphttp://www.uh.edu/af/docs/SWAAC/Minutes_052212.pdf Show less

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  Texas State University

  Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Instructional Assistant
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  Barrio Writers

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2019

  Copy Editor & Writing Advisor

  -Correcting errors in grammar, spelling, usage and style for the print edition of the non-profit’s collection of youth writings from a week long workshop -Co-teach writing workshops at University of Texas, Gardner Betts Detention Center, etc. to groups of disadvantaged youth focusing on writing, language, identity, and reading skills.

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  Texas State University Writing Center

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Graduate Tutor

  Summer appointment- helped students with any stage of the essay writing process in disciplines ranging from engineering, social work, education psychology, etc. with undergraduates as well as doctoral and master’s candidates, some of which were English as second language students.

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  Texas State University

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Teaching Assistant

  Serving as teacher on record for two sections of College Writing (ENG 1310)

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  Writers in the Schools

  May 2015 - Dec 2020

  Writer In Residence

  -Teach creative writing classes at assigned schools/spaces such as Lockhart Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, TH Rogers Middle School, Discovery Green Public Library, etc.-Creating new lesson plans and working with other teachers of various levels of experience

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  City ArtWorks

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  Office Manager & Events Coordinator

  -Manage office supplies and products, assist in processing tuition for schools and classes for an arts non-profit that offers affordable art classes to schools -Coordinate fundraising events such as the CA Scene & The Art of Conversation with attendance ranging in 20-100 persons, raising over $90,000 a year by collaborating with board members-Create fliers, brochures, newsletters, programs, graphics, etc. for marketing and outreach

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  DiverseWorks

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

  Outreach & Public Engagement Cultivator

  -Researches and conducts outreach with individuals and community groups-Develops and implements creative public engagement initiatives both on & offsite-Manages the new DW Teens program-Staffs front desk and provides visitor services for exhibitions, performances, and events-Maintains membership database and renewals-Contributes to planning and production meetings with artists and staff-Assists with preparing budgets for outreach and public programs-Schedules and manages volunteers and contract staff for outreach and public programs-Assists with social media and other publicity for public programs and events Show less

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  Arte Publico Press

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2020

  Contract Copy Editor

  -Correct errors in grammar, spelling, usage and style for short story collections, novels, poetry, essays, etc.

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  Houston Community College

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Faculty Tutor

  -Tutor all students in areas of writing, studying techniques, and assignment comprehension in several subjects of all levels-Provide analytic and diagnostic services for students, increasing work results

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  Fresh Arts

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  -Design & curate programs with Programs Manager that serve artistic community such as workshops, summits, & digital resources with an eye for diversity-Host and market a podcast, virtual discussions, roundups & workshops through live content on social media-Assist in developing programming of professional development for artists-Conduct outreach initiatives to broaden Fresh Arts’ reach into various artistic communities

  • Resource Coordinator

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Program Coordinator

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
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  University of Houston

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  Program Manager

  -Facilitated communications & meetings for a national consortium consisting of 21 members of Latino/a/x academic departments, centers, & organizations across the United States-Managed & oversaw 2 websites (iuplr.org; uh.edu/class/cmas) using WordPress & HTML to update sites with videos, presentations, announcements, databases, resources, etc.-Created & maintained a weekly newsletter for consortium members & the general academic community that featured virtual events, academic opportunities, & relevant news-Handled invoices & payments for the consortium for membership dues & grants-Trained & advised researchers, interns, & teammates on softwares, events, marketing & outreach Show less

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Dobie Paisano Fellow

  Over its fifty years, the Dobie Paisano Fellowship Program has become one of the most prestigious writer retreats in the country, hosting not only some of the most important Texas writers but some of the most distinguished national and international writers as well.

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  Texas A&M University

  Jun 2023 - now

  Communications Specialist

  -Research & write articles regarding events, accomplishments, &/or research by faculty, staff, & former/current students for the Texas A&M College of Arts & Sciences website; several pieces were republished by Texas A&M Today and elsewhere. -Maintain & grow the social media presence of College of Arts & Sciences departments & minors through researching, graphic designing & scheduling posts on a regular basis.-Contribute writing & editing for projects outside of articles, such as press releases for campus events, website migrations & biographies of several professors for an investiture program.-Keep in regular contact with campus stakeholders in marketing efforts, such as department heads, faculty liaisons, student leaders, & staff, through outreach efforts to discover newsworthy pieces to write &/or post about on social media. Show less