Miri Wilkins

Current

Owner at Zot! Films
Board Member at Lawndale Art Center

Past

Board Member at DiverseWorks
Board Member at Alley Theatre-1st Act
Public Information Officer at Mayor Lee P. Brown, Houston, Texas

Physician Relations Coordinator at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Marketing Specialist/Physician Marketing at OneCare Health Industries, Inc
Corporate Fundraising at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Education

University of Houston
The University of Texas at Austin

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Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

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Miri Wilkins’s Summary

Public Information Officer for Mayor Lee Brown of Houston, Texas
Alley Theatre, First Act, Board Member, Marketing Chair 2006
DiverseWorks, Board Member, Gala Chair 2006
Lawndale Art Center, Board Member, Day of the Dead Co-Chair 2007

Miri Wilkins’s Specialties:

Event Production& Promotion, Media Placement, Media Training, Fundraising, Fluent in Spanish, Conversational French and Basic Italian.

Miri Wilkins’s Experience

Owner

Zot! Films

(Entertainment industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )

Wrote script, co-produced, and directed documentary on a small section of the Latin Quarter in Paris. Narrated film and conducted all interviews with writers, poets, and local cultural figures that help define the quintessential character of that area. Co-produced a documentary on the Haynesville gas find.
Board Member

Lawndale Art Center

(Fine Art industry)

March 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)

Co-Chair for 2007 Day of the Dead
Participated in the reviewing and updating of Board and personnel policies, strategic planning, recruiting new members, reviewing and authorizing the yearly budget, conducting fundraising. As the 2007 Day of the Dead Co-Chair, co-coordinated the planning of all aspects of the event including generating and maintaining an event budget, was responsible for procuring donations from restaurants, local and international artists, private sectors and making decisions on event marketing materials. Recruited volunteers and delegated duties. As a direct result of my efforts, the Day of the Dead event was Lawndale’s most financially successful to date.
Board Member

DiverseWorks

(Fine Art industry)

May 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 8 months)

Aided in updating the strategic plan and evaluating the implementation of the plan presented by DiverseWorks staff. Responsible for general oversight of the DiverseWorks programs and evaluating the performance of the organization in achieving its mission. Played a leading role in fundraising activities. As the 2006 Gala Chair, oversaw the event budget, developed an agenda, recruited a team, ran committee meetings, ensured committees were on target , and helped secure sponsorship at all levels. The 2006 DiverseWorks Gala raised 20% more funds than the previous year‘s event.
Board Member

Alley Theatre-1st Act

(Fine Art industry)

2004 — 2006 (2 years )

Marketing Chair 2005-2006
Participated in fundraising activities including major donor solicitations, sponsorship solicitations, and membership recruitment. Solicited personal and professional connections to open key doors to leaders and prospects throughout the community. Determined eligibility for and appointed Marketing Committee members in response to recommendations of the Nominating Committee.
Annually reviewed the performance of the Board and took steps to improve its performance.
Public Information Officer

Mayor Lee P. Brown, Houston, Texas

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

August 1999 — June 2000 (11 months)

Represented the Mayor's office as spokesperson. Oversaw the preparation and distribution of responses to all Spanish language media requests, information interviews, and public inquiries. Promoted the city of Houston and Mayoral initiatives to national publications, such as "US Mayor". Coordinated and staffed the Mayor at press conferences, public dedications, and other public-event activities. Wrote and edited Mayoral news releases and speeches. Monitored and responded to public feedback relative to Mayoral activities and initiatives. Coordinated the redesign of the Mayor's web page and managed and updated information from the Office of Communications therein.
Physician Relations Coordinator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

June 1998 — August 1999 (1 year 3 months)

Served as liaison to community physicians to promote and improve longterm physician referral relationships with M.D.Anderson and increase their knowledge and awareness of M.D.Anderson's capabilities and services. Promoted organization's specialized services, care centers and protocols. Managed and maintained database of potential and current referring physicians, medical education coordinators, and hospital administrators. Developed and conducted customer surveys in order to measure physician satisfaction and identify opportunities for improvement. Coordinated exhibit booths and represented M.D.Anderson at national medical conferences.
Marketing Specialist/Physician Marketing

OneCare Health Industries, Inc

(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

1997 — 1998 (1 year )

Monitored and updated content, as well as implemented design changes of organization's Internet web site. Assisted in the development of marketing goals and budgets for the organization and the individual physicians' practices. Responsible for coordinating special events, health fairs, and open house events. Wrote, edited, and produced logos, brochures, news releases, speeches, and other support materials for physicians' group. Performed demographic research and assisted in the development and implementation of marketing plans and programs to ensure market growth.
Corporate Fundraising

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

(Fine Art industry)

1996 — 1997 (1 year )

Miri Wilkins’s Education

University of Houston

Masters , Communications/Media Relations , 1995 — 1998
The University of Texas at Austin

BA , French , 1985 — 1990

Activities and Societies:

U T Swim Team-Little Sister
U T Design School Model
AEPhi

Additional Information

Miri Wilkins’s Websites:

My Company

Miri Wilkins’s Interests:

Art, Travel, Fashion, Architecture, Design, Reading, Yoga, Sailing, Food & Wine

Miri Wilkins’s Groups:

Lawndale Art Center-Board Member, Grounded in Music, DiverseWorks, Tower of Babel

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