Natalie Scott

Experience

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  Congressman Robert Brady

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  • Learned the inner workings of both federal and local government while working alongside members of Congressman Brady’s Philadelphia staff• Informed and engaged with constituents both in person and on the phone during the height of a national budget crisis• Organized all paperwork, constituent concerns, and public documents into the computer using InterTrac software• Handled all outgoing and ingoing certificates, notices, and formal announcements for the office

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  LIFT Philadelphia

  Feb 2012 - May 2013

  • Earned a promotion after internship to member of the Leadership Team, which increased responsibilities in addition to previous duties• Planned, marketed, and led LIFT events to promote the nonprofit’s efforts to combat poverty; recently organized LIFT’s Annual Homelessness Awareness Event: Philly 4000, which had the largest attendance to date• Recruited and trained all new volunteers and interns; assisted in bi-weekly meetings to further educate all members• Increased dialogue as an intermediary between members and higher level administrators by holding regular check-ins• Communicated with local restaurants, partner nonprofits, and universities during fundraising and recruitment efforts; assisted in LIFT Philadelphia’s Spring Fundraiser which raised over $100,000 Show less • Worked with clients one-on-one during meetings to help accomplish their individual goals including but not limited to; resumes, job applications, housing search, public benefits applications, and job training or education programs• Developed a new literature management resource for LIFT’s West and North Philadelphia offices; currently used to coordinate any and all information provided by partner nonprofits throughout the city• Managed daily office tasks including; scheduling client meetings, phone calls, greeting individuals, responding to emails, and answering questions for both staff and clients Show less

  • Student Director for Fundraising and Event Planning

    Sept 2012 - May 2013

  • Partner Literature Management Intern

    Feb 2012 - Sept 2012
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  Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

  Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Real Estate Development Intern

  • Collaborated with the Real Estate Manager and other staff during meetings with City Council, PIDC clients, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission , and Department of Environmental Protection • Assisted in large scale projects such as the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan, Mayor Nutter’s Manufacturing Task Force, and strategies for the Philadelphia Coke Factory in Bridesburg• Researched government and PIDC documents to write a proposal for the Redevelopment Authority on behalf of PIDC; outlined plans to award the required Certificate of Completions for over twenty businesses in the Eastwick Industrial Park Show less

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  Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2017

  Global Enterprise Hub Program Coordinator

  • Informed and engaged with immigrants and American born business owners during individual technical assistance meetings, workshops, outreach programs, and presentations throughout the city• Managed logistics, reporting, and communication for revitalization projects on three commercial corridors in Philadelphia; 52nd Street, Woodland Avenue, and Lancaster Avenue• Ensure all work followed the scope of work outlined in multiple contracts with Department of Commerce, foundation grants, and other partner organizations• Maintained the program’s Salesforce database by updating and adding all clients, partners, and workshop attendees Show less

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  Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2021

  Provides logistical and strategic communications support for the Office of Communications and Engagement. Assists with external and internal communications regarding DVRPC's research, special events, and publications. Manages the Resource Center located in our office and the distribution of DVRPC materials. Supports with social media and press needs for the office. Writes monthly newsletter, press releases, and DVRPC Annual Report.

  • Senior Communications Specialist

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Communications Coordinator

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2020
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  The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

  Dec 2021 - now

  Deputy Communications Director