Katherine Mestousis

Presentation for CDC on Marketing Efforts

On August 22 and 23, 2017, the City of Houston Health Department’s Bureau of HIV/STDs and Viral Hepatitis had it’s annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) site visit regarding the Project PrIDE grant (the grant that I am working on). Needless to say it was a high pressure, yet extremely productive couple of days. DuringContinue reading “Presentation for CDC on Marketing Efforts”

PMP Certification Underway!

On and off for the past year or so, I’ve been considering the idea of starting the process to become a certified project manager. I truly enjoy project management and I can see that I tend to thrive in that capacity. Well… I finally made the jump. I’ve enrolled in the PMP coursework and myContinue reading “PMP Certification Underway!”

“What I Learned From Going On 50+ Interviews…” by Austin Belcak

I typically don’t share articles on my website. The purpose of this site is to showcase my own work, an online portfolio if you will. However, yesterday I stumbled upon one of the best articles I’ve read in a really long while on how to job hunt. More then just job hunting, the piece tellsContinue reading ““What I Learned From Going On 50+ Interviews…” by Austin Belcak”

RFP for Marketing Services – Writing Sample

Recently, I completed writing a new Request for Proposal (RFP) for marketing services for the Houston Health Department. This RFP was crafted in support of the Project PrIDE grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Read the intro below or view the complete document here: RFP for Marketing Services. “The Houston Health Department (HHD)Continue reading “RFP for Marketing Services – Writing Sample”

PrEP Provider Brochure

I was tasked with designing a health care provider brochure for the Houston Health Department that features medical providers who offer PrEP in the Houston area. The colors, as well as the design elements were used in an effort to maintain overall department branding guidelines.

Director’s Service Awards Booklet

I designed a City of Houston awards ceremony booklet for the Department of Public Works and Engineering’s Annual Director’s Service Awards. View the complete booklet here.

Travel Piece Picked Up By MyAmericanTrips.com

Last week, MyAmericanTrips shared my piece on what to do while roadtripping from Houston to Big Bend and West Texas. The article is called “Big Bend & West Texas: What To Do” – yeah, simple and to the point. Check it out when you have a sec: Big Bend & West Texas: What To Do. Thanks MyAmericanTrips.com!! And don’tContinue reading “Travel Piece Picked Up By MyAmericanTrips.com”

Accepted to Business Plan Competition for Cheap Girl Travel

Sometime in November, after reading a draft business plan for Cheap Girl Travel, a professor of mine suggested I apply for a business plan development competition. I was instantly excited at the thought so, in December I submitted my application. Guess who was accepted? ME! My business concept is 1 of 25 that were selectedContinue reading “Accepted to Business Plan Competition for Cheap Girl Travel”

ReBuild Houston Project Underway: E-Blast

The City of Houston maintains a database of email subscribers who request information on various topics such as emergency management, special events, Public Works & Engineering (PWE) department updates, and more. I was charged with composing PWE eBlasts which were sent out citywide via the CitizensNet application. Below is an eBlast I wrote for the ClintonContinue reading “ReBuild Houston Project Underway: E-Blast”

“Everyday I’m Hustling…” Picked Up By The Travel Money Finder Daily

This piece was written in 2016 and was picked up by travel blog, ‘Travel Money Finder Daily.’ To view the full article, visit Cheap Girl Travel.