Ryan Yambra

Experience

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  Multnomah County

  May 2012 - Dec 2013

  Communications Intern

  ● Analyzed and wrote more than 20 articles about programs emerging from County’s $1 billion budget● Produced major video project, generating exposure for County’s marriage license program● Collaborated with Public Information Officer to build publicity for $200 million Sellwood Bridge Project

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  State of Oregon

  Sept 2013 - May 2015

  Communications Officer for Senator Mark Hass

  ● Delivered written, digital and electronic communications to 130,000 Senate District 14 residents● Managed the schedule of Oregon State Senator Mark Hass● Piloted external communications plan for outreach to recent college graduates● Produced and coordinated distribution of Senator's monthly newsletter

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  Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Policy and Constituent Relations Liaison

  ● Managed the schedule for the County's senior elected official● Developed external communications for the Chair for an audience of 730,000 residents● Collaborated with internal stakeholders for small and large special projects

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  Multnomah County Health Department

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

  Communications Specialist

  ● Produce and manage written, visual, digital, and electronic communications for one of the largest Health Departments on the West Coast● Create an organizational brand that appeals to diverse communities● Identify communications needs for specific audiences and develop content using social media and traditional platforms● Organize special events and projects in collaboration with stakeholders and elected officials

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  Multnomah County

  Aug 2018 - now

  Public Affairs Coordinator

  ● Work directly with print, broadcast and online journalists to promote Multnomah County's story.● Utilize effective communications strategies and anticipate public interest and reaction.● Respond in a timely manner to public records requests.● Work primarily with the county's Department of County Human Services to handle all communications needs and media inquiries.● Communicate directly with staff of Multnomah County's representatives in the Oregon Legislature and the Oregon Congressional Delegation ● Serve as the primary link to all departments in order to help communicate both internally and externally each department's mission, vision and values. Show less