Kim Jackson

FORENSIKAT INVESTIGATIVE GENEALOGY SERVICES

Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogist/Forensic Genealogist

Houston, TX

​2024 - Present

 

As a practicing forensic investigative genealogist, I work with law enforcement agencies of all sizes to generate leads for unsolved violent criminal cases and unidentified human remains cases. As a forensic genealogist, I perform forensic genealogy research and case management services for medical examiner's offices, non-/low-profit agencies, law firms, and individuals to:

• Find next-of-kin in unclaimed and missing person cases.

• Reunite the remains of service members with their families.

• Identify biological family members in cases of adoption, foster care, and guardianship. 

• Resolve land and real estate issues. 

• Assist clients seeking U.S. citizenship or dual citizenship in a foreign country.

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SPACEPET SITTING SERVICES

Pet Sitter

Houston, TX

​2023 - Present

 

On top of years of caring for a cast of pets with a spectrum of personalities and needs, I am an innovative, intuitive, and energetic animal enthusiast who has funneled my lifelong dedication to rescuing, nurturing, and understanding these dazzling creatures into the pet care profession.

SpacePet Sitting Services protects, serves, and cuddles your pet(s) when you’re away. We provide focused care that respects your home, and the routine and environment you’ve created for your fur babies. You can count on us for:
• Flexible, affordable, and reliable service.
• Attention to cleanliness.
• Responsive care.
• Proactive communication

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SPACEKAT DIGITAL SERVICES

Digital Marketing/Content/Communications Consultant

Houston, TX

​2017 - 2024

 

As a digital marketing/communications consultant, I crafted custom digital marketing strategies for businesses and entrepreneurs designed to boost their online presence and increase their community of engaged supporters/customers. Each digital marketing plan was unique and tells the story of what sets a business apart from its competition, how it makes a mark on the world and what it uniquely offers its customers. The tailored marketing action plans I developed used a blend of website content, digital tools, and social platforms to reach the business’ target market(s) and to increase customer engagement, loyalty, and sales. I further supported clients through a broad spectrum of services, including social media strategy and implementation, website design, email marketing campaign strategy and implementation, public relations, media relations, internal and external communications, issues and subject matter research; and a variety of writing and editing products, including hard news, features, blogs/vlogs, web copy, press releases, speeches, editorials, advertising copy, product descriptions, technical articles, communication plans, PowerPoint presentations, video scripts, social media plans and posts/tweets, financial reports, newsletters, magazine copy, corporate and project communications, and public outreach materials.

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HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

Manager, Communications Department/Public Information Officer

​2012 - 2016

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Served as a media spokesperson and managed media relations activities; performed as communications lead on the emergency operations team; created, managed and implemented communication strategies and plans for proposed and existing projects and studies; organized public and community meetings; coordinated with executive team, management team and project and study managers to ensure consistent communications; edited messaging for communications materials; managed the update/development of website content and social media accounts; and managed Communications Department operations.

• Developed and implemented the agency’s first “Post Flood Response Plan,” which outlined the processes that are implemented following a flood event, as well as participating team members and their roles, responsibilities, and goals. The plan was utilized after the Halloween Storm 2015, Tax Day Flood 2016, and Memorial Day Weekend Flood 2016.

• Conducted a search for contact management systems that stored residents’ contact details, as well as allowed instant communication between the agency and the public. Implemented the system internally and integrated it into the public-facing website. The system was used to manage communications and inquiries submitted by the public, and its success resulted in management’s decision to create a full-scale customer service department, an idea that was recommended by the Communications Department.

• Successfully implemented a 60 percent departmental budget cut without sacrificing production of communication products utilized in public outreach efforts or communication support services to colleague departments.  

• Formed strategic partnerships with local, state, and federal governmental agencies and officials, as well as non-profit and community organizations, to advance joint projects and community relations efforts.

• Implemented the agency’s inaugural social media plan, policy, and sites (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube).

• Directed a successful effort to reconstruct the Communications Department’s reputation within the agency, and to improve the departmental team’s productivity and morale. The effort involved the implementation of a collaborative environment within the department, a concerted campaign to demonstrate Communications’ competencies to colleague departments and upper management, and the creation of processes that streamlined departmental tasks. 

 

Technical Writer

​2010 - 2012

Researched, wrote, and pitched press releases and implemented media campaigns; analyzed, quantified, and reported media coverage; produced photos and videos for public relations and website efforts; wrote and edited copy for District brochures, project fact sheets, newsletters and other communications materials; created website content; implemented public outreach activities.

• Increased print, digital, radio and television media coverage of Flood Control District projects and programs by approximately 50 percent over a 2-year period. 

• Implemented two comprehensive media launch campaigns – one announced the agency’s new Flood Education Mapping Tool website and the other promoted the new Flood Warning System website. The Flood Education Mapping Tool campaign’s news release won an award in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Houston's 2012 Excalibur Awards Program.  

 

 

THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Reporter, This Week/Neighborhood News

​2000 - 2010

 

Covered community news in Harris and Montgomery counties and wrote 4-6 articles per week; developed and nurtured relationships with school district, governmental, chamber of commerce and law enforcement officials, and community leaders; investigated issues of concern for residents; wrote blog posts for The Houston Chronicle website.

• Wrote more than 2,000 articles during a 10-year tenure with the newspaper, including features, news and investigative articles, and web content.

• Mentored Journalism student interns in news research, reporting and writing tactics; as well as networking, relationship development, and listening skills that lead to better coverage of community issues and events.

• Received awards of excellence for reporting/news coverage from the Klein Independent School District and Carverdale Community Association.

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HOUSTON COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Editor, Woodlands Villager Newspaper

​1999-2000

 

Directed the production of a weekly community newspaper that had an average page count of 60 pages and circulation of 30,000 homes in south Montgomery County; assigned, wrote, and edited news and feature articles; managed editorial and photography staff; and managed a monthly editorial budget that included funds for freelance writing services, travel and participation in community and volunteer events.

• Increased community awareness of issues related to local government, education, crime, religious and spiritual communities, the arts, business and commerce and non-profit organizations/volunteer efforts.

• Received awards for newspaper layout, editorial content and headline writing from the Texas Community Newspaper Association in 2000.

• Served as a leader in the community through membership in organizations and volunteer work, such as the Woodlands Rotary Club; South Montgomery County/Woodlands Chamber of Commerce; and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Citizens’ Police Academy. 

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Reporter/Night Editor, Pasadena Citizen Newspaper

​1998-1999

 

Covered Pasadena City Hall and wrote two news stories per day; photographed events; served as night news editor two nights per week, which included final editing and production of the daily newspaper. Increased community knowledge of city-related projects, programs, and issues in advance of City Council consideration so that residents could participation in the municipal decision-making process.

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THE AMERICAN CLUB HONG KONG

Publications Director 

​1995-1998

Served as publisher/editor/advertising executive of a 40-page, full-color, glossy magazine; sold advertising space; researched and wrote magazine articles; served on the website development team; wrote website content; produced financial, marketing and member publications, including the American Club's 200-page history book. 

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OPI INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Sales/Marketing Analyst

​1990-1995

Created advertising strategies and plans; designed advertisements, brochures and company newsletters; developed and maintained client accounts; analyzed competitors' market information and prepared quarterly/annual market forecasts and company performance comparisons and reports; pitched press releases and directed company press conferences; planned and implemented company promotional events and service projects; supervised departmental employees.