Amie Windsor
Sebastopol
Summary
Experienced communications specialist and community engagement professional with managerial skills capable of juggling multiple daily, weekly and monthly tasks and successfully hitting deadline again and again. I am an individual who likes to connect with the community. I specialize in face-to-face interaction, the written word, marketing, social media and more. I am a valuable asset at every organization I have been a part of and look forward to my next adventure. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Journalism Team Lead
Press Democrat
05.2024 - Current
- Managed reporting for multiple civic and school district beats in Sonoma County.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Mentored junior staff to enhance their skills and performance.
- Led team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
Publisher
Sonoma County Gazette
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Managed editorial calendar and content production for local community publications.
- Collaborated with writers and designers to create engaging articles and layouts.
- Oversaw advertising sales and client relationships to maximize revenue opportunities.
Field Representative
County of Sonoma
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program visibility and reach.
- Analyzed customer feedback, market trends, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provided support during emergency response efforts for public safety initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between county departments and community stakeholders.
- Conducted community outreach to educate residents on county services.
- Assisted in the coordination of public events and informational sessions.
- Collected and analyzed feedback from community members to improve services.
Education
BA - English
University of Portland
Portland, OR01.2009
Skills
- Editing
- Reporting
- Proofreading
- Management
- Social media campaigns
- Community engagement
- Town hall management
- Ghost writing
- Layout/design
- Photojournalism
- Editorial management
- Project coordination
- Content production
- Community outreach
- Market analysis
- Strategic communication
- Mentoring junior staff
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Schedule management
- Process improvement
- Employee engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workplace safety
- Complaint resolution
- Operations management
- Workflow management
- Task delegation
- Work assignment delegation
- Key performance indicators
- Team supervision
- Team Check-ins
Websites
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- Employee of the Month, 11/21
- California Newspaper Publisher Award - 4th Place General Excellence
- California Newspaper Publisher Award - 5th Place Profile Story
- California Newspaper Publisher Award - 1st Place Inside Page Layout
Leadership Experience
- Girl Scout Troop Leader, 2 years
- Santa Rosa Junior College Journalism Committee, 1 year
Affiliations
- Marathon and Ultramarathon runner
- Girl Scout Leader
- Backyard chicken raiser
- Violinist
Timeline
Community Journalism Team Lead
Press Democrat
05.2024 - Current
Publisher
Sonoma County Gazette
10.2020 - 05.2024
Field Representative
County of Sonoma
06.2017 - 06.2019
BA - English
University of Portland