Ronda Dorsey

Marketing and Communications | Project Management | Workforce Development
Hartville, MO • RondaDorsey@protonmail.com • 303-515-0560 • rondadorsey.com/ • linkedin.com/in/rondadorsey/

Strategic communicator and project manager with 15+ years of experience across government, nonprofit, and community sectors. Trust builder of engineers, scientists, legal experts, policymakers, IT, and the public to deliver clear, compelling communication with an attention to customer-service. Specialized in water research marketing with the Bureau of Reclamation, supporting a $23M portfolio in desalination and water purification while building visibility and adoption across diverse audiences.

Core Competencies

Grant Proposal & Technical Writing – federal, nonprofit, and research sectors
Science & Research Communication – water technology, environmental innovation
Stakeholder Engagement & Public Outreach – cross-sector collaboration, community impact
Marketing Collateral Development – reports, brochures, presentations, digital assets
Project & Event Coordination – conferences, open houses, stakeholder meetings
Content Accessibility – Plain Language, Section 508 compliance, inclusive design
Software Proficiency – Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, front-end web tools

Experience

Project Manager and Leadership Facilitator - U.S. Army Management Staff College | 2022–Present

●      Directed development of the department’s first Sexual Harassment Investigations Course, a 40-hour internationally distributed e-learning program reaching 948K soldiers and 289K civilians. Integrated AI-driven text and image content, saving taxpayers an estimated $80K–$180K in development costs while coordinating 10+ SMEs and designers.

●      Delivered 77% of milestones ahead of schedule, producing adoption collateral including learner guides, presentations, and welcome materials.

●      Awarded the Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal (2024) for project management and content development in support of a congressionally mandated initiative.

Writer-Editor - U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General | 2020–2022

●      Edited and packaged 75+ publications annually, including reports to Congress, executive briefings, and public-facing communications.

●      Interviewed subject matter experts and translated technical findings into compelling narratives, producing brochures, blog posts, and web content for diverse audiences, including social media.

●      Streamlined editorial workflows, reducing production timelines and improving consistency across OIG communication products.

Outreach & Communications Lead - Bureau of Reclamation, Research and Development Office | 2015–2020

●      Directed marketing and outreach for a $23M water technology research portfolio, raising visibility of projects in desalination, purification, and invasive species control.

●      Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative communications strategies and author proposals, fact sheets, press releases, and technical reports connecting engineers, scientists, legal experts, and policy stakeholders.

●      Translated research into targeted campaigns and events that generated 1,000+ stakeholder engagements annually and secured national media coverage.

●      Produced conference materials, brochures, and exhibits that promoted adoption of new technologies across industry, academia, and community partners.

●      Ensured all communications complied with Plain Language and Section 508 standards, improving accessibility and clarity for diverse audiences.

Certifications and Education

Executive Coach, Applied Neuroscience – BrainFirst Institute
Mediator – Kansas State Supreme Court System
Facilitator – MBTI® Step I & II, SDI 2.0, FIRO Element B
Instructor – Army Organizational Leadership
Mentor – Army Civilian Leadership
Special Peace Officer, Law Enforcement – State of North Carolina

Cert., Instructional Systems Technology – Indiana University
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction – Chadron State College
B.S., English Education – Bemidji State University
B.A., English – Elizabeth City State University

Volunteer Leadership

Director of Finance – International Coaching Federation, Heartland Chapter KS/MO Board of Directors
Pro Bono Coach – Stand Beside Them, Soldier-to-Civilian Transition