Stephanie J. Montoya

Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator
GEAR UP New Mexico

​August 2015 - Present

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Directs statewide media campaigns around GEAR UP goals and develop printed and electronic materials related to college access. Writes and distributes publicity materials for distribution to state and local outlets and audiences. Manages GEAR UP social media channels and develops and maintains branding for the organization. 

GEAR UP New Mexico is a federal college access and high school completion grant by the United States Department of Education that serves 13,000 minority and low-income students and families across the state from grade 7 through the first year of college. 

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Public Relations Specialist and Staff Reporter
Northern New Mexico College

May 2013- August 2015

 

Worked in the Communications and Marketing under the Office of Institutional Advancement to Provide editorial, media-buying and planning, marketing, publicity and community-outreach services for the college. Established working relationships with media outlets and local leaders for the promotion of the college. Co-hosted the Live@Northern bi-weekly radio program and acts as media personality/host for a variety of events.

 

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Media and Marketing Intern
Las Cruces Convention and Visitor's Bureau

June 2012 - May 2013

 

Prepared press releases, managed social media campaign, coordinated promotional programs, completed various graphic design and layout projects, wrote feature stories and newsletters, prepared press kits, assisted with both internal and external media relations.

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Congressional Intern
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

Representative Ben Ray Lujan (NM)
Summer 2011

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Worked for Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, D-03 as a constituent correspondent, recorded and responded to constituent comments and concerns, drafted policy letters to constituents, briefed the Congressman and staff on Congressional hearings, and gave tours of the Capitol Building to visitors. 

Chosen as one of 32 CHCI interns out of 700 applicants in the Nation and territories, and the only one from New Mexico. Through this program, I received extensive leadership training, networking experience with government leaders, and gained business and professional skills and knowledge. 

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