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CONTACT INFO GABRIELA DOW gabhela.dow@nv5.com Public Outreach EXPERIENCE_ ................._....................................................................... ............ ....... 20 years Ms. Dow is a communications specialist with 20 years of experience in public outreach, public affairs and media relations. In January 2014, she was listed as EDUCATION one of nine "People to Watch in 2014" by the San Diego Union Tribune Business B.A. English, Literature, section featuring her work with tech startups and focus on helping to modernize and Communications government agencies. Ms. Dow is well -versed in the use of technology AFFILIATIONS to maximize outreach and manage results -driven programs. Her current Habitat for Humanity, responsibilities with NV5 and various municipalities throughout California include Board President and Vice the development of communications strategy and programs, public outreach President, 1999-2007 and engagement, message and collateral development, events management, Barrio Logan College media relations and incorporation of digital/social media technology. Institute (BLCI) 1999- 2005: Mentor for three Project Experience studentsthrough .................................................................................................................................................................................... . community program Public Outreach Plan AVAILABILITY CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS AND CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA I ORANGE COUNTY, CA 60% Ms. Dow developed and assisted in the implementation of public outreach plans for adoption of e-Government processes and software by staff and public users. These efforts increased the adoption of online permitting applications, online class registration, and a facility reservation software and citizen request management system. Also developed and placed articles to support outreach efforts. Water Conservation Public Outreach VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT I SAN MARCOS, CA Ms. Dow assists with ongoing, as -needed public education and outreach activities including materials development, translation services, social media and website/wiki development and general public relations and marketing efforts. Water Utilities Department Communications Support CITY OFOCEANSIDE I OCEANSIDE,CA Ms. Dow worked with the team to develop a communications plan and strategies for rebranding the Utilities Department and environmental programs, which extends into assisting with rebranding and logo development for the entire City. Developed the GreenOceanside mobile app and Myers Tait mobile landing page to engage the public in a more modern and effective manner. Assisted with improving the presentation of the City's Water Quality Report by developing a community calendar and resource guides. Also currently provides event management and public outreach services for pump station and pipeline construction projects. City of Carlsbad Communications CITY OF CARLSBAD I CARLSBAD, CA Ms. Dow supported the City communications director and multiple departments with the development of outreach plans, message development, events management, material development, and public and media relations. The primary focus was on special projects such as incorporating digital tech/social N V 5 media, and developing the communications plan to launch the City -supported biotech incubator.