Simone Depew

About Simone Depew

s•••••@michaeldbaker.com | s••••••••@gmail.com My background is rooted in…

Experience

1. Deputy Program Manager

   Mdb, Inc

   Apr 2019 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Deputy Program Manager:• Manage government contracts and oversee staff, contract budgets, project deliverables, andclient engagements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water, Officeof Air and Radiation, and Office of Policy; the Department of the Interior (DOI); the NationalPark Service, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)• Manage the planning, scheduling, and execution of all project phases to ensure completion of specified milestones within budgetary restrictions• Copy edit and perform quality assurance checks across a range of products before delivery to clients• Serve as a lead proposal writer and manager and create original company marketing and business development content, including for the company\'s website redesign• Supervise and mentor staff• Identify staffing needs, develop position descriptions, and recruit and interview candidates• Submit monthly reports and invoices• Served as National Coordinator to a national award-winning federal watershed restoration programEnvironmental Communications Specialist:• Provide writing, strategic planning, strategic communications, public relations, program management, partner coordination, and evaluation support for clients• Lead stakeholder outreach and science translation efforts to enhance target audience understanding and promote behavior change around program goals• Lead discussions with clients to assess needs and provide solutions• Collaborate with communications specialists, videographers, technical experts, graphic designers, and Section 508 specialists to produce a variety of client deliverables• Lead the development of annual accomplishments reports and success stories for clients• Develop talking points for government managers and craft social media messages to complement the rollout of strategic communication products• Coordinate monthly client program calls and newsletters• Facilitate communications and opportunities between partners

Education

• Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Maxwell School Citizenship and Public Affairs

  BA

  2011 — 2014

• Syracuse University - Maxwell School

  Master of Public Administration (MPA)

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Creative Writing
• Ap Style
• Budgeting
• Program Planning
• Political Communication
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office
• Film Editing
• Blogging
• Photography
• Political Campaigns
• Coordinating Special Events
• Final Cut Pro
• Spanish
• Media Liaison
• Film Production
• Data Analysis
• Writing
• Editing
• Wordpress
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Program Evaluation
• Social Media Marketing
• Associated Press Writing Style