Allen Jones

Communications Specialist, Freelance Writer, Editor, Social Media Manager & Event Planner/Marketer

Houston, Texas

Director of Communications & Event Marketing: Strategically Orchestrating Communication Excellence and Event Marketing Mastery.

Allen Jones

Communications Specialist, Freelance Writer, Editor, Social Media Manager & Event Planner/Marketer

Houston, Texas

Director of Communications & Event Marketing: Strategically Orchestrating Communication Excellence and Event Marketing Mastery.

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TEXPERS Pension Observer Vol. 1, 2022
Membership magazine of the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems.
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Governor outlines reset plans for business in Texas
Texas' stay-at-home order expired April 30, and although not everything is back open for business, office buildings are allowed to reopen on May 18, according to the next set of reopening dates released by Gov. Greg Abbott's office. During a May 5 press conference, Abbott said office buildings can reopen as part of a continuing effort to restart the state's economy.
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TEXPERS Pension Observer Vol. 2, 2020
The official membership magazine of the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems. Published quarterly.
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TEXPERS 2019 Summer Educational Forum event magazine
Promotional publication for annual summer conference of the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems. Members come from all over the State of Texas and the U.S., to learn, network, and discuss issues pertinent to their pension systems.
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TEXPERS 2019 Legislative Agenda
Since 1989, the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems, a statewide nonprofit, has been educating trustees and administrators of public employee retirement plans, offering state-mandated training and additional education through annual conferences and advanced-training programs. TEXPERS' membership consists of police and fire departments, municipal employees, airport authorities, hospital districts, regional planning commissions, river authorities, community colleges and university medical centers. Any public employee retirement system in Texas is eligible for membership and encouraged to join.
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Expanding Awareness of Public Pension Issues
About six years ago, the El Paso Firemen and Policemen’s Pension Fund approached the city of El Paso about capturing part of the city’s border tax charged at the city’s three international bridges. “A tax already exists, so we suggested raising it a bit and giving it to us or carving a part out of the current tax,” says Tyler Grossman, the El Paso plan’s executive director.
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League City Shipley's is more than just a place to get a doughnut
If it is early morning on practically any day of the week, Darrell McNair can be found at Shipley Do-Nuts in League City drinking coffee, eating his favorite jelly-filled doughnut and discussing world events with a group of his friends. He has been a customer of the doughnut shop for about 34 years and says finding a doughnut better than the ones served there is nearly impossible.
Houston Chronicle
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Netlist Inc. accuses South Korean company's products of patent infringement, seeks to stop products from entering US
LOS ANGELES – Netlist Inc., a California-based manufacturer of memory subsystems used in global data centers and other high-performance communications systems, is accusing a South Korean company of patent infringement. SK hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, is accused of importing to the United Sates products based on six inventions patented by Netlist.
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Watch out Harry Potter! Real Quidditch is rough
About 60 people recently rushed up and down Hometown Hero's Park in League City competing for spots on a team that plays a sport developed from a fantastical game depicted in "Harry Potter" books and films. Anyone who has seen "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" remembers Quidditch, the fast-paced airborne game that involves players swooping on broomsticks chasing a ball buzzing along on tiny wings.
Houston Chronicle
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Local Muslims reach out to foster understanding
Local Islamic groups are seeking to educate local residents on what it means to be Muslim. Local Muslims see the efforts as critical, coming at a time when debate on their role in American society has become part of the presidential race, with Republican candidate Donald Trump calling for a temporary moratorium on Muslims entering the country.
Houston Chronicle
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Many districts struggle to fill bus driver slots
Pasadena school district bus driver Alex Vatu is on the job this summer taking kids to summer school. Like many others in the area, the district struggles to keep enough drivers, needing 260 during the regular school year to transport 18,000 students on 236 routes. Pasadena school district bus driver Alex Vatu is on the job this summer taking kids to summer school.
Houston Chronicle
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Group ramps up effort to build Pearland skatepark
Ask Pearland resident Darren Evans if there are any good places to skateboard in the community and he has a quick answer: Evans, 44, is a member of Skate Pearland, a group of volunteers raising funds to build a facility where ramps, rails, and half-pipes would lure skateboarders off dangerous streets and parking lots.
Houston Chronicle
A crisis survival guide for pension systems
As more workers face shelter-in-place orders in their communities to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, public pension systems are maintaining operations by having staff work remotely. Public pensions are busy operations. System staff work to administer defined benefit pension benefits to employees of state and local governments.
Legislative provisions viewed as harmful to public pensions left out of U.S. tax reform package
House Ways and Means Committee's new tax reform package of legislation does not contain provisions that would have imposed what TEXPERS and other retirement groups viewed to be unnecessary and unfunded federal mandates harmful to local and state public pensions. “First and foremost, the package does not include public pension proposals that our organization has been actively opposing,” says Paul Brown, president of TEXPERS.
The Way of the Chili
Chili is a dish frequently used in cook-offs, and although many people debate over the best version of it, cooking the dish is a lot like leading a pension system, says Diana Anderson, a modern-day chili queen who co-owns JD’s Chili Parlor with her husband John in San Antonio. Anderson hosted a cooking demo Aug. 13 during TEXPERS' 2018 Summer Educational Forum in San Antonio - the city many chili aficionados believe chili first took root in the U.S.
Retiring Alvin librarian has seen many changes
After 19 years as the head of the Alvin Library, Danna K. Wilson is retiring. The Alvin Library is part of the Brazoria County Library System, where Wilson has spent nearly 28 years working first as a volunteer and then as a paid clerk at its Angleton branch before being hired as the Alvin branch's librarian in 1995.
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About

Allen Jones

Journalism

Editing

Photography

Freelance Writing

Publication Planning

Newspapers

Magazines

Feature Writing

Writing for Web

Public Relations

Media Relations

Global Journalism

Marketing

Woodwing

Telecommuting

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Word

Online Writing

Content Writing

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Social Media

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Newsletters

Content Management Systems

Feature Writing

AP Style

Hard News Writing

Management

With over 20 years of dynamic experience in journalism, news anchoring, digital broadcasting, and event planning, I am a respected Multimedia Communications and Public Relations Expert known for my creative prowess and results-oriented approach. I possess a unique blend of technical proficiency and strategic vision, enabling me to generate hyper-local content, mentor teams, and guide coverage direction for effective communication.

As an engaging strategist, I excel in coordinating in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, prioritizing efficiency, profitability, and attendee experience. My expertise lies in content planning, event production, audience engagement, and cutting-edge live/virtual initiatives, driving companies to top performance through innovative thinking.

I am resourceful and driven, with a proven track record in business development, event management, and people-focused solutions. My ability to assess needs, build professional relationships, and foster strategic partnerships has consistently delivered exceptional results and exceeded expectations.

In content strategy alignment, I am a creative problem solver, adept at crafting compelling narratives across diverse platforms and formats. My adaptability to various writing styles and target audiences ensures effective communication and engagement.

I specialize in process streamlining and forging meaningful connections to facilitate the delivery of sustainability and communications objectives. Through change management initiatives, I champion diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, driving impactful transformation.

As a strategic leader, I am passionate about implementing change management initiatives to oversee public relations, engagement, social impact management, and media relations. My ability to build and lead diverse teams underscores my commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes.

Below listed are some of my skills that can prove beneficial for other companies:
Multimedia Communications | Public Relations | Digital Broadcasting | Event Planning | Content Planning
Email: ajones8426@pm.me