RESUME
KIMBERLY STEFANICK
Communications Specialist
Hi, I'm Kim. I am a published author and communications professional with a bachelor's in Communications Studies and concentrations in Journalism, Design, and Photography. I graduated in 2016 and have been working with non-profits and doing freelance writing and photography since.
I love everything about communications and stories are my passion. I am actively searching for a position where I can do the most good with my skills and make real and practical change.
EXPERIENCE
DIGITAL DIRECTOR
July 2020 - Nov 2020, Rob Wittman for Congress
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Design graphics and draft posts to be used across social media platforms
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Photograph campaign events and edit photos for distribution
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Create communications strategy to be followed throughout duration of campaign
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Film and edit video content
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Assist in debate prep and opposition research
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Evaluate communication strategies of other politicians including opponent, document what is done well, and implement ways to add these to campaign communications strategy
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Communicate policy and legislation to constituents in easy to understand language
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Coordinate newspaper ads with local news outlets
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Facilitate conversations with supporters to garner support stories
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Staff Congressman at events and fundraisers
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Coordinate events with Field Directors.
WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Jan 2018 - present, Freelance
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Write and edit stories and articles to be submitted to publications
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Interact with followers and expand audience
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Create social media content to be posted daily
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Design, edit, and organize personal website
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Edit photos using Adobe Suite
COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Nov 2016 - Nov 2017, National Grange
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Handled social media channels for organization
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Created graphics and video content
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Wrote articles published in quarterly Good Day! Magazine
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Formulated social media schedule and strategies
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Designed layout of Good Day! Magazine
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Jan 2015 - May 2016, US House of Representatives
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Created social media content using Adobe Suite
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Photographed events, hearings, and meetings
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Drafted and posted blog posts and press releases
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Analyzed other Congressional pages for social media strategies
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Began working on Communications team for re-election campaign in July 2015
SKILLS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
LIGHTROOM
SHAREPOINT
SOCIAL MEDIA
PREMIER PRO
CANVA
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
PHOTOGRAPHY
DESIGN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WRITING
STORYTELLING
LANGUAGES
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
May 2015 - Sept 2015, May 2016 - Oct 2016, Revelation Farms
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Performed basic administrative duties
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Managed all social media for the business including Facebook and Instagram
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Produced advertising materials for business including: website (using hosting site Wix), flyers, business cards, and social media content
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Filmed and edited videos for social media
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Answered phones and responded to customers
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Planned open house and golf outing
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Photographed horses, facility, and events
VOLUNTEER
ENGLISH
Fluent / Natural
SPANISH
Moderate
OPINION WRITER
The Liberty Champion
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Adhered to deadlines given by editor
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Wrote opinion articles weekly for publication
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Conducted interviews with possible sources when necessary for story
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Format article based on AP Style and journalistic standards
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Research assigned topic
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Analyzed news sources for accuracy and relevance
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER
The Good News Home for Women
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Created new advertising materials for business including business cards, website design, flyers, newsletter and brochures
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Conducted interviews and wrote articles to be published on behalf of organization, including articles published in local newspapers such as The Hunterdon County Democrat
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Assisted with intake and basic office duties
copyright 2020 Kimberly Stefanick
designed & created by Kimberly Stefanick