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High energy, self- motivated individual with considerable communication, research and policy experience. Approachable, sociable and reliable characteristics enhance my superior communication skills. An independent thinker with a marked ability to manage a diverse workload while simultaneously conquering multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Marketing & Communications Specialist @ From June 2014 to Present (1 year 5 months) Parsippany, NJDirector of Communications & Social Media @  Create and implement a comprehensive Communication & Public Relations plan as well as a company-wide Social Media policy  Successfully increased social media presence for both organizations & designed and maintain website for members(www.nybcac.org) that has seen a 400% increase in traffic  Produce and maintain content management calendar  Define and track KPI to adapt tactical plans and identify best practices  Gather daily media clips for fresh content and to ensure myself & the Director are always up-to-speed on industry related news  Manage and oversee the rollout of a new company smartphone app including development a marketing strategy, creation of marketing materials, employing & training a field team, and analysis of success  Write monthly published columns for Director  Draft public statements, testimony & press releases, prepare speeches & presentations  Maintain daily relationships with members, vendors, and company partners  Work with our lobbyists on legislative and regulatory issues  Coordinate and manage summer internship program  Travel to member locations, events, and industry-related conferences as the voice and face of the company From July 2012 to June 2014 (2 years) New York, NYESL Teacher @  Created a safe, trusting, and engaging classroom environment for ESL (English as a Second Language) students, aged five through fourteen, with constant focus on encouraging students to reach their highest potential by realizing their strengths and weaknesses and catering to their individual learning styles.  Maintained effective behavior management within the classroom by creating a family environment and using positive reinforcement strategies.  Developed a curriculum that kept students engaged by inspiring them to always challenge themselves to be better students, without a fear of failure.  Documented and reported students’ progress to parents on a monthly basis, helping to enhance student performance and communication between home and school and built a rapport with both students and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.  Chosen as Head Foreign Teacher, responsible for training and monitoring all foreign teachers in classroom management, curriculum development, and effective daily lesson planning, as well as, assisting in problem solving professional and/or cultural issues, serving as a mediator between foreign and Korean staff members. From August 2010 to March 2012 (1 year 8 months) Haeundae-gu, Busan, KoreaPolicy Analyst @  Provided data analysis, original research, and recommendations to senior staff on agency policy directives and program development, with the goal of creating exciting, new programs to enhance the ground transportation industry in NYC.  Used analytical skills to understand and distinguish trends from complex datasheets, such as trip sheet data from over 13,000 medallion taxicabs in NYC and integrated data findings with community and industry-wide outreach in order to execute and maintain pilot programs.  Selected to manage and organize all pilot programs, including working cooperatively with the Legal, Safety & Emissions, and Licensing Departments to research and assess all new and incoming pilot program proposals and suggestions.  Maintained frequent communication and workflow between key staff, community members, and industry stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of critical policy initiatives. From March 2010 to August 2010 (6 months) Research Analyst @  Served as liaison and representative of the Commissioner’s Office to agency and other government employees, persons, and outside entities doing business with the agency, attending meetings, Community Board events, City Council hearings, etc. to help carry out the functions and vast array of assignments germane to the Commissioner’s responsibilities.  Selected to work closely with the Commissioner, Board of Directors, Legal Department, and industry stakeholders to create a comprehensive and more stringent distracted driving program in late 2009 to respond to the growing problem of TLC licensed drivers using cellphones while driving.  Gathered and analyzed agency statistics, conducted research, prepared reports, drafted testimony, and otherwise briefed the Commissioner/Chair to prepare for testimony, meetings, speeches or various other events.  Appointed as the project leader in planning, managing, and hosting a five-day international conference of the International Association of Transportation Regulators, interacting closely with onsite management, planning committees, and administrative staff to ensure the seamless planning and coordination of meetings, seminars, tours, and nightly events held in various locations around NYC.  Handled confidential and special projects as determined by the Commissioner/Chairman. From June 2008 to March 2010 (1 year 10 months) BA, Political Science & International Studies @ Manhattan College From 2005 to 2009 Pope John XXIII HS From 2001 to 2005 Nichole Howard is skilled in: Policy Analysis, Public Policy Research, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Research, Research Analysis, Government, Community Outreach, Communication Skills, Highly detail oriented, Public Speaking, Organization, Friendly Personality, Multi Tasking, Committed to..., High Level Of..., Policy Research, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Legislation, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Program Development, Politics, Community Development, Policy, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Management, Media Relations, Coalitions, Analysis, Legislative Relations, Editing, Training, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Communication