Jessica LaPointe
Communications Specialist
ABOUT
I'm an experienced Communications Specialist who excels at helping organizations speak with a unified voice both internally and externally.
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My greatest strength is working with leadership to establish core communication goals, and then crafting stories and campaigns that inspire and motivate audiences to take action.
I am looking for opportunities to use my skills within purpose-driven organizations who are making positive change in the world.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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5+ years managing communications strategy and implementation for a federal union organization (AGFE)
Participated in national lobbying and organization campaigns, including speechwriting and public speaking.
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Experience working closely with leadership to understand organizational goals in order to develop communication strategies to inform campaign development and provide measurable results.
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Content Manager with experience planning, writing, and overseeing content development for print, web and social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc).
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Bilingual Communicator - English Native, Spanish Fluent
WORK EXPERIENCE
2009 - Present
Bilingual Claims Specialist, Union Board Member
Social Security Administration
Madison, Wisconsin
2017 - 2019
Editor-in-Chief - "Unity" Publication
AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees
Washington, D.C.
2019 - Present
Legislative Political Coordinator, Union Executive Board
AFGE, American Federation of Government Employees
Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION
2008 Graduate
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Bachelor's Degree in English Creative Writing and Spanish Languages and Literature
Whitewater, Wisconsin
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Editor-In-Chief of AFGE "Unity" publication, also responsible for managing strategy and implementation for union lobbying campaigns in Washington, D.C.
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Involved in strategic planning with highest ranking Federal Union Officials, Agency Management, and members of Congress to develop campaign goals, strategy, and resources.
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Attend annual conferences in Washington D.C. as well as participate in organizational planning sessions to assist in designing frameworks for National communication campaigns.