Raul Garcia
Candidate for Public Relations Coordinator
(512) 744-7213
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1. What is it about the Board position you would like to hold that most interests you in running for office?
I’m applying for the position of Public Relations and my main objective for this position would be to spread the visibility of our league to an ever changing and growing community. I want to constantly create events and a social media presence to help drive up new membership amf help grow and develop our league for the future.
2. How will you contribute to the Board as a whole if elected?
Being an approachable, visible and smiling face our membership can associate with the league and board. I’d also like to work on spreading our familiarity with our league and help build our social media presence
3. Please list other volunteer commitments you have at this time.
I’m currently involved in a non profit organization The United Court of Austin thats been a staple her in our community for almost 30 years and raises money and awareness for all our non profit LBGTQ Plus organizations. I assist with securing venues, public speaking, our social media presence, talking to the community and driving in membership
Summarize your experience with Softball Austin.
I’ve been a part of this league for 6 seasons now and started as a Beginners E level player and worked hard to develop my skill set and social presence. I’ve then managed to move up to the D division and was a productive asset to my team. I’m now tackling a new challenge and love for our league and the game as a Coach/Manager. Thai city is my home and my love for our league only continues to grow.
What skills and knowledge are you willing to bring to our Board?
Please indicate your experience in the following areas:
| Area | Experience Level |
|---|---|
| Planning | Very Experienced |
| Fundraising | Very Experienced |
| Program planning and evaluation | Some Experience |
| Recruiting, hiring and evaluating personnel | Some Experience |
| Financial management and control (budgeting, accounting) | Little or No Experience |
| Communication, public and media relations | Very Experienced |
| Public speaking | Very Experienced |
| Information technology | Some Experience |
| Writing, journalism | Some Experience |
| Special events (planning and implementing) | Very Experienced |
Other skills, knowledge needed by your board:
- Planning and securing venues and fundraisers
- developing relationships current and new bonds with our supporters
- creating a social media presence
For the items you checked as “very experienced” or “some experience,” please provide details.
I’m a jack of all trades mainly because I’m a self employed and self promoting Drag Queen in my free time and I’ve learned to adapt and take on many skill sets. I’m constantly taking on new challenges and learning new things to help better myself and my abilities to successfully handle the duties of the position. Im also tasked originated as i work time management.
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