Resume
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STEPHANIE HELD
Chicago, IL
(801) 608-0643
stephanie.jean.held@gmail.com
sjheld.com
EDUCATION
Westminster College, Salt Lake City
B.A., Communication, Minor in History, 2019
WORK EXPERIENCE
Communications Specialist, New Moms, Chicago, August 2019 – Present
- Coordinate all publications including New Moms’ blog, monthly e-newsletters, daily social media, and ad hoc e-blasts
- Develop and execute community outreach strategies to support 6 special events and fundraising campaigns including designing and writing marketing materials, reports, and event communications
- Collaborate with staff and participants to write 10 accounts of impact of New Moms for use in communications and development materials
- Serve as a member a year-long service program for young adults living and working in underserved communities. Volunteer placement at New Moms
The Forum Student News Organization, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, May 2017 – May 2019
Editor-in-Chief, May 2018 – May 2019
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- Oversaw five student editors, 15 student staff writers and contributors
- Managed the publication of nine print issues of the paper, 40 videos and podcast episodes, and over 200 written articles
- Planned and executed curriculum in the classroom including workshops to develop interpersonal communication and journalistic writing skills
- Supervised internal and external relations with members of the college and larger city community
Online & Social Media Manager, May 2017 – May 2018
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- Uploaded and managed new content – 75 articles, 20 videos, and 15 podcasts – on The Forum’s website, SoundCloud, and YouTube accounts
- Wrote daily social media messages for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to promote reporting
Public Outreach Intern, Preservation Utah, Salt Lake City, Fall 2018
- Researched, wrote, and uploaded scripts for seven self-guided walking tours for Utah Heritage App
- Shot, edited, and uploaded photographs for each tour
- Edited audio narrations to accompany each stop for museum-based tours
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Constant Contact, Canva, MS Office
