Ally Smither

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2010 - now

  Soprano
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  Verismo Communications

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  Public Relations Assistant

  - Assessed potential media targets, conducting background research on future clients and contacts- Drafted press asks, wrote press releases, and created digital media with Adobe Suite

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  Stop TxDOT I-45

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2024

  Volunteer Organizer
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  West Street Recovery

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  Disaster Relief Organizer

  - As contract employee, ideates and executes fundraising initiatives and planning for the creation of Disaster Relief bags and procurement of generators- Mobilizes volunteer network in crisis situations; in the February freeze, mobilized 26 volunteers to cook and deliver 240 hot meals and distribute over $3,000 in water and dry goods- Exercises community-building skills and understanding in community power and resilience

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  Houston in Action

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Communications Manager

    Jul 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Member Communications Coordinator

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
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  Molly Cook for Texas Senate

  Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

  Director Of Communications
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  Fair for Houston Campaign

  Dec 2022 - Dec 2023

  Director of Communications
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  Air Alliance Houston

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

  Transportation Consultant
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  Backpocket LLC

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  Lead Consultant
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  Texas Senate

  May 2024 - now

  Chief of Staff

  Chief of Staff for State Senator Molly Cook, District 15