Marybeth Stevens

Experience

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  American Council of Life Insurers

  Feb 1993 - Dec 2001

  Senior Counsel

  Directed legislative and regulatory affairs in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Alaska for over 600 financial service member companies.Led nationwide efforts to shape policy on a number of issues, including electronic commerce, replacement, and suitability. Provided compliance guidance regarding issues affecting member companies.

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  Management Systems International

  Sept 2006 - Jul 2009

  Advisor / Consultant

  PRODERECHO Advisor Gained support of US and Mexican businesses for criminal justice reform in Mexico.Promoted cross-border cooperation between Texas and Mexico law enforcement authorities with respect to criminal investigation and training.Translated and wrote weekly, quarterly, and annual reports regarding organization’s activities.PROTEJA Consultant Translated and wrote quarterly and annual reports, as well as other informational pieces, regarding the organization’s efforts to combat trafficking in persons. Show less

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  El Paso Electric Company

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2015

  Assistant Vice President, External Affairs and Public Relations

  External AffairsFostered positive relationships with and influenced key stakeholders, including local, state (TX and NM), and federal entities, on a broad range of issues to ensure an optimal legislative, regulatory, and operational environment.Developed successful strategic and tactical plans to implement company policies and positions.Public RelationsLed reorganization of public relations team to align focus and mission with strategic corporate objectives and promote consistent positive corporate image, internally and externally. Developed, wrote and implemented comprehensive strategic communication plans, including crisis communication plans and training.Proactively managed media and community relations, including those involving hostile situations.Successfully controlled and managed multi-million dollar PR budget, including renegotiating numerous service contracts resulting in significant savings. Developed and launched successful multi-media campaign and oversaw development and launch of social media for company.Community RelationsStrategically refocused, directed, and coordinated $1.5M corporate philanthropy budget and community development activities, including an employee volunteer program and speakers bureau.Took active leadership roles in a variety of civic and charitable capacities to promote positive relationships and provide company representation. Show less

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  MJD & Associates

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  President

  MJD & Associates was founded in 2001 with the belief that leading and managing organizations takes discipline and hard work and requires a range of competencies and skills. At times, however, even well-run organizations find themselves needing targeted assistance in specific areas, help with a project that is outside the skill set or realistic capacity of their staff, or simply an objective perspective to ensure they are on track with their planning and processes. Under the leadership of Marybeth Stevens, MJD & Associates provided tailored support and action-oriented services to help organizations achieve their vision, goals, and objectives. Show less

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  Metropia, Inc.

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2019

  Advisor

  Advised local team regarding launch and implementation of the Metropia app and its community-based solutions to reduce traffic congestion in the El Paso region.

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  The University of Texas at El Paso

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  Lecturer

  Taught Organizational Communication and Leadership to undergraduate students.

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  Better Business Bureau El Paso

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2024

  President

  Led local team to promote an ethical marketplace based on trust by encouraging best business and consumer practices. Grew membership and revenue by increasing brand relevance and business development opportunities. Served as voice for business, community, and media regarding ethical and unethical business practices, economic development opportunities, and the importance of supporting the region's economy. Regularly contributed to local news and El Paso Inc. business journal, initiated and responded to media, and interviewed local leaders on Facebook Live via epbusinessstrong.org.Elected by peers to the International Association of Better Business Bureaus Board of Directors and selected to Chair the IABBB Governance Committee. Show less