Riki C.

Clark
6964 Russian River Ct., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 • 909.646.0199 • rikic.clark@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY
Skilled and passionate Public Affairs Assistant with 5 years of service in public and legislative affairs in the water sector.
Facilitated community outreach initiatives and education programs resulting in increased customer participation.
Researched and reported on water-related state legislation as it moved through the legislative process. Expanded
organization’s social media presence and grew Facebook following by 150% within the first year.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Superb written and verbal communication • Exceptional multi-tasker
• Excellent public speaker and presenter • Decisive problem solver
• Enthusiastic and dedicated leader • Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Suite

EXPERIENCE
Community Affairs Assistant, Monte Vista Water District
June 2015 - Present
• Develop and implement water use efficiency, water education and public outreach programs
• Research, monitor and report on statewide legislation
• Execute all public affairs activities including print and advertising, publication production, and special event
promotion
• Manage District website and social media, including content development and customer engagement initiatives
• Generate various multi-media outreach materials including press releases, newsletters, bill inserts, and videos
• Lead application and judging processes for water use efficiency and education programs, resulting in a 50%
increase in customer participation for consecutive years
Environmental Programs Assistant, City of Pomona
May 2013 - February 2015
• Developed and implemented city-wide rebate programs
• Coordinated and implemented water education activities in classrooms throughout Pomona Unified School District
• Assisted with implementation of environmental programs including solid waste and stormwater
• Designed and distributed public outreach materials including newsletters, bill inserts, and flyers

EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Public Relations, May 2018

HONORS & INVOLVEMENT

• CSUF Dean’s List, Spring 2017
• CSUF Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Award of Outstanding Achievement, Spring 2018