Althea Sheets

Experience

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  University of Idaho

  Apr 2007 - Oct 2014

  Communications Manager, Idaho EPSCoR

  Led a team of two communication personnel and maximized team time and resources with comprehensive training, clear communication, and effective delegation. Implemented communications plan by establishing an in-depth faculty data database, executed event planning (including a multi-track 22nd National NSF EPSCoR Conference), and liaison with media outlets.

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  Nevada System of Higher Education

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2018

  Communications Specialist, Nevada EPSCoR

  Built and executed a solid strategic communications plan for the NSHE National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR to automate submissions and reporting, fostered relationships with media contacts and modernized six websites. Reduced leadership report compilation time by 75% and boosted article views by 400%.

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  University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Jul 2018 - now

  Streamlined administration and procedures for finding external funding opportunities, internal limited submission proposals and the faculty award programs for the VPR and OSP offices resulting in process transparency for leadership and faculty. Developed nihan.care website for a UNLV School of Medicine grant project to meet project goals for HRSA (supplemental assignment). Overhauled communications from the Office of Sponsored Programs to faculty by creating weekly email marketing campaigns, initiating development of a primary investigator handbook, and revitalizing dynamic pdf form templates. Show less

  • Interim Director of Communications, Division of Research

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Development Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs

    Jul 2018 - now