Echo Uribe

Experience

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  Metropost

  Aug 1990 - Feb 1993

  Duplication Coordinator / Assistant Scheduler

  Coordinated video duplication services for Austin film and video editing company. Provided complex administrative support services to nationwide client base of producers and advertising agency executives.Key accomplishments:Supervised duplication and distribution of video educational materials for the Texas Department of Health, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and other state agencies.Supervised training and scheduling of contract staff.Maintained facility tape library and library database. Show less

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  Inks Production Company

  Mar 1993 - Dec 2000

  Writer, Producer, Vice President of Post-production

  Worked with Boo Inks and his award-winning production company as a writer, producer, and editor creating successful video campaigns for private and public sector clients: Motorola, Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Austin-American Statesman, TNRCC, TxDOT, TDH and others.Key accomplishments:Austin "Addy" award for "Picture", a :30 second public service announcement for Children's Protective Services."Telly" award, Texas Public Relations Association Award, American Corporate Video Award for "Austin. Live Music Capital of the World."Numerous "Aurora" awards, an independent Film and Video competition for commercials, cable programming, documentaries, industrial, instructional and corporate videos. Show less

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  NAIFA-Texas

  Dec 2000 - Jul 2002

  Communications Director

  Developed and produced print and Internet campaigns for Texas' largest insurance trade association. Provided administrative support to Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, including correspondence and mail, calendar scheduling, telephone messages, travel arrangements, and file maintenance. Worked with the Board of Directors and Meeting Planner to schedule, coordinate, and promote special events.Key accomplishments:Redesigned, wrote, edited, and coordinated distribution of a 16-page, bimonthly magazine.Developed logos, brochures, reports, and promotional materials for nationwide audiences.Acted as a media liaison and spokesperson.Redesigned company website, creating a user-friendly, interactive, and informative Internet environment. Show less

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  EchoSpeak

  Jul 2002 - May 2008

  Owner / Communications Consultant

  Owned and operated communications consulting firm. Oversaw entire business operation from concept to completion. Worked in a variety of media (print, web and video) to best meet communication objectives.Key accomplishments:Designed and implemented websites for The University of Texas at Austin (Continuing & Extended Education, America's Turning Point: Normandy & World War II), American Legion Auxiliary Texas Bluebonnet Girls State and others. Contributing writer and editor for Last Best Hope: A True Story of Escape, Evasion, and Remembrance.Developed and produced communication materials for the Texas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Planned and executed a successful transition from traditional print to more economical, Internet-based communications. Show less

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  The University of Texas at Austin

  Jan 2004 - now

  Oversees all financial and administrative operations of the Briscoe Center for American History. Works closely with the Executive Director to implement short and long-range strategies in support of departmental goals. Develops and maintains an appropriate organization plan and staffing to meet departmental needs. Interprets and ensures compliance with University policies and procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations. Oversees negotiation, administration and termination of contracts and grants. Show less Managed all phases of the Institute's educational outreach and archival programs. Oversaw all administrative operations including program budgets and compliance with University and State policies. Made recommendations of program and activity expenditures and purchases. Worked closely with the director of the Institute to plan and execute ongoing programs and objectives. Planned internal and external public relations events to enhance public awareness and interest in the educational programs of the Institute, managed the logistics of the events, implemented strategies to increase participation in Institute programs. Worked collaboratively with other administrative departments of the Briscoe Center for American History including collections and exhibit staff. Supervised program staff including graduate students and volunteers. Researched significant World War II events to further develop educational programs and activities of the Institute, including educational programs specifically designed to train high school history teachers in WWII events. Produced and distributed communication materials including announcements, brochures, and web site content for publicity about the Institute, its programs and activities.Key accomplishments:Researched and acquired significant military collections including the papers of U.S. Army nurse Josephine Kaser (World War II) and Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Macario Garcia (World War II) and Roy P. Benavidez (Vietnam War).Coordinated the Naval ROTC Oral History Project, a program to collect and preserve historical evidence about the experiences of University of Texas Naval ROTC graduates of the World War II era (1943-1945) by means of recorded interviews.Curated exhibits for the Center for American History: "Bronze Star Nurse: 1st Lt. Josephine H. Kaser, ANC," "Last Best Hope," and "Benavidez: 40 Years Later."Planned special events: "Last Best Hope on the USS Lexington," and "Benavidez: 40 years later." Show less Provided specialized administrative support for the CE marketing office: assisted communications coordinator, supervised staff, implemented and maintained Intranet, coordinated programs and events, maintained databases, processed direct mail, research. Provided administrative support for the Dean: processed correspondence and mail, maintained calendar and scheduled appointments, answered telephone, made domestic and international travel arrangements, and maintained files. Provided specialized support for the Dean: planned, researched, coordinated projects, and produced printed and multi-media materials for special projects.Key accomplishments:Coordinated multiple programs for America's Turning Point and the Normandy Scholars Program.Prepared lectures and associated educational materials for various World War II student groups at The University of Texas including the Normandy Scholars Program, the Flying Longhorns, and the Division of Continuing Education's Third Age University. Show less

  • Director of Finance and Administration, Briscoe Center for American History

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Associate Director for Administration, Briscoe Center for American History

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Assistant Director for Administration, Briscoe Center for American History

    May 2008 - Aug 2017

  • Program Coordinator, Briscoe Center for American History, Institute for American Military History

    Feb 2007 - May 2008

  • Assistant Communications Coordinator, Division of Continuing Education, Office of the Dean

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007