1. Patricia Guillermo Williams
6 Poinsettia Place Brownsville, Texas 78520
347.403.1545 patriciaguillermowilliams@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Vicente Gonzalez for Congress Campaign (January-June 2016)—McAllen, Texas
Communications Director
• Developed and oversaw news media strategy and outreach including social media for the 15th
Congressional District of Texas.
• Wrote speeches and talking points for the candidate.
• Organized press conferences, prepared candidate for all interviews and public forums on a multitude
of topics.
United States House of Representatives—Washington, DC
The Honorable Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX)
District Director, November, 2015-2016—Edinburg, Texas
• Supervised and managed a staff of six in the Congressional District office in Edinburg, Texas.
• Oversaw all issues, including federal, state and regional projects brought to the office by constituents,
municipalities, counties, state, non-profit organizations and elected officials.
• Represented and spoke for the Congressman at events and meetings when he was unable to attend.
Served as the Congressman's official spokesperson in this capacity.
Communications Director, 2009 – 2015 Washington, DC & Interim District Director January 2012 - June
2012
• National spokesperson for Congressman Hinojosa. Managed and developed media relations strategy.
Oversaw national, state, and local press operations and communications staff.
• Drafted and edited news releases, press statements, op-ed articles, speeches and e-newsletters.
Fielded press inquiries from print, television, and online media outlets and statements on record.
• Advised media on Congressman’s legislative initiatives and update local media on federal activities.
• Developed and oversaw news media strategy and outreach. Maintained news feeds and information
for official website, Facebook page, YouTube, and Twitter feeds.
• Managed all three offices, and a staff of 20, during absence of Chief of Staff. Advised Congressman
on legislative issues and policy Interim District Director for the 15th Congressional District of Texas
in Edinburg, Texas.
• Supervised a staff of six, oversaw all issues brought to the office by constituents, municipalities,
counties, non-profit organizations and elected officials.
• Represented and spoke for the Congressman at events and meetings when he could not attend.
Served as the Congressman's official spokesperson in this capacity.
Freelance Filmmaker —Laredo, TX
Producer, Writer, Director, Editor 2007 – 2009
• Wrote, produced, and directed a historical documentary on personal family story involving murder,
crime and justice, land rights and race relations; working title: Laredo 1912.
• Managed investigation team and directed historical research.

2. WPIX CW-11 and Fox News Channel—New York, NY
Producer, Journalist, Writer, 2005-2006
• Prepared and edited scripts and prepped news anchors for live on-air broadcasts. Produced and
edited news videos and coordinated scriptwriting for live remote reports.
KGBT-TV (CBS Affiliate)—Harlingen, TX
Investigative Reporter/Anchor/Script Editor, 1999 - 2004
• Forged investigative reports on a range of stories, including U.S.-Mexico border relations.
Developed stories for affiliate reporters and approved reporter scripts for broadcast. Presented
regular on-set and live field reports and anchored news.
• Investigative reports resulted in the felony convictions of several law enforcement officers in South
Texas.
• Spoke frequently to various charitable and community organizations.
• Recognized by the Texas Associated Press for Investigative Reporting and Continuing Coverage.
• Oversaw and managed 25-person staff of reporters, photographers, and video/assignment editors
Various National Networks—Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
International Freelance Journalist, 1997 – 1999
• Offered live reports for Fox News Channel Network, CNN Headline News Network, SKY-TV:
Great Britain Network and KDFWTV (Fox-owned).
KDFW-TV (Fox-Owned)—Dallas, TX
General Assignment Reporter, 1996 – 1997
• Reported on legislative initiatives, policy, and political developments in the Texas State Legislature
and on Dallas public school system with emphasis on classroom issues and school district politics.
• Negotiated the peaceful surrender of a bank robber to the Dallas police SWAT team in an exclusive
story. Awarded certificate of recognition by the Dallas City Council for that achievement.
State Attorney General of Texas—Austin, TX
Legislative Liaison/Public Relations Specialist, 1992 -- 1996
• Advised Attorney General on U.S.-Mexico border issues and media relations. Conducted press
conferences in Spanish and English for state, national, and international news media. Secured and
coordinated interviews for the
• Attorney General on major network broadcasts, including 60 Minutes and Prime Time.
• Coordinated federal, state, and local government policy on behalf of Attorney General.
KGBT-TV (CBS Affiliate)—Harlingen, TX
Weekday Primetime Anchor, 1989 – 1992
• Anchored highly rated evening newscasts and served as weekend producer and assignment editor.
Anchored weekend newscasts as necessary.
KGBT-TV (CBS Affiliate), Harlingen, TX
Weekend Sports Anchor/News Reporter, 1980 -- 1981

3. HONORS AND ACHIEVMENTS
• Special Achievement Award, KGBT-TV
• Official Recognition for Investigative Reporting and Continuing Coverage, Texas Associated Press
• Certificate of Recognition, Dallas City Council
EDUCATION
Texas State University—San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Science (Education and Journalism), 1978
LANGUAGES
English – Spanish