at bareHouston Communications & Editor at skirt!
Houston, Texas Area
- Current
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- Founder/President at bareHouston Communications
- Editor/Blogger (houston.skirt.com) at Skirt! Magazine
- Past
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- Lifestyles Editor at BizRadio Network
- Editor at Skirt! Magazine
- Editor/Publicist, skirt! Magazine at Houston Chronicle
- Associate Editor at INTOWN Magazine
- Membership Services at Intown Chamber of Commerce
- Special Projects at Upper Kirby District
- Marketing Director at RE/MAX
- Events/Communications Coordinator at Literacy Advance of Houston
- Education
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- University of St. Thomas
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Dusty Gilbert’s Summary
• Experienced in writing, editing, launching, promoting and coordinating all aspects of editorial production.
• Technically inclined with various “new media” skills; has experience in website development, blogging, social networking, and graphic design.
• Hardworking, energetic and motivated; has an established history giving 200% to get the job done.
• Personable with a positive attitude, many business relationships and community activities; interfaces effectively with the public, advertisers, the public relations community, other media organizations and the non-profit sector with the goal of engaging the community in the success of a media outlet through personal involvement.
• Maintains exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills allowing for fast and effective efforts to overcome challenges.
• Upholds strong ethical standards and business values while understanding the importance of profitability; believes that long-term success is a result of integrity and the cultivation of relationships that are valuable to all involved parties.
Dusty Gilbert’s Specialties:
Writing, Editing, Public Relations, Marketing, Internet Development, New Media, Special Events, Strategic Relationship Development, Non-profit/Charity Initiatives and Fund raising
Dusty Gilbert’s Experience
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Founder/President
bareHouston Communications
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
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Editor/Blogger (houston.skirt.com)
Skirt! Magazine
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
July 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
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Lifestyles Editor
BizRadio Network
(Broadcast Media industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
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Editor
Skirt! Magazine
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
July 2007 — May 2008 (11 months)
In September of 2007, I successfully launched and promoted skirt! Magazine in Houston with extremely limited resources with the help of the community. In addition to writing and editing local content, my responsibilities include overseeing creative photography, administering the local website, blogging regularly, developing strategic relationships, coordinating monthly events and developing/maintaining email and other marketing campaigns.
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Editor/Publicist, skirt! Magazine
Houston Chronicle
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)
July 2007 — May 2008 (11 months)
In September of 2007, I successfully launched and promoted skirt! Magazine in Houston with extremely limited resources with the help of the community. In addition to writing and editing local content, my responsibilities include overseeing creative photography, administering the local website, blogging regularly, developing strategic relationships, coordinating monthly events and developing/maintaining email and other marketing campaigns.
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Associate Editor
INTOWN Magazine
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
2005 — 2007 (2 years)
Assisted in the writing, editing, coordination and maintenance of the editorial and advertising content in INTOWN Magazine. Created and wrote First Impressions, a monthly column that continues to retain an enthusiastic following.
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Membership Services
Intown Chamber of Commerce
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
2005 — 2007 (2 years)
Helped to re-vitalize Fast Forward, Intown’s Young Professionals Organization though my role as Director. Assisted in event coordination, membership services, website development, marketing, promotion and community relations.
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Special Projects
Upper Kirby District
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Government Relations industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year)
Assisted in the planning, implementation and coordination of various community centered inititives. Among these projects were the Upper Kirby YMCA, the Kirby Starscape project and the Upper Kirby/Intown Visitor's Center.
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Marketing Director
RE/MAX
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Real Estate industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year)
Managed day to day activities of the office, developed and planned all marketing materials, websites and special events for M. Gilbert & Associates.
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Events/Communications Coordinator
Literacy Advance of Houston
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year)
Coordinated special events, fundraising initiatives, websites and public communications efforts. Projects included the Champion of Literacy Series, International Literacy Day, Between the Lines Newsletter, literacyadvance.org and advancinglives.org.
Dusty Gilbert’s Education
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University of St. Thomas
BA , International Studies & Business Administration , 2000 — 2004
Cum Laude Graduate, 2004
St. Thomas Dean’s List, 2000-2004
St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship Recipient, 2000-2004
I am also a current member of the University of St. Thomas Marketing Committee, Alumni Association, International Studies Alumni Association and Communications Alumni Association.- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Iota Rho (International Studies Honors Society), 2004-Present
Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy Honors Society), 2002-Present
El Club Hispanico, 2000-2003
International Studies Society, 2000-2004
Additional Information
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Dusty Gilbert’s Interests:
Travel, Technology, Shopping, Yoga, Nia, Cooking, Writing, Reading, Politics, Current Events, Graphic Design, Film and Community Projects.
Dusty Gilbert’s Honors:
Cum Laude Graduate, Sigma Iota Rho (International Studies Honors Society), Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy Honors Society), St. Thomas Dean’s List, St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship Recipient, First Place, Young Filmmakers Festival (PSA Division 2000)
