Jennifer M. Stepanski803 Clyman Street Watertown, Wisconsin 53094Phone: 585-683-9894 E-Mail: jennifer.stepanski@yahoo.com

Work Experience

Watertown Daily Times/Times Publishing, Watertown, WI 12/11-presentCommunity News Reporter

Manage a high volume of content for a community page in a daily newspaper. Write, edit and proofread articles and pictures in accordance to AP style. Produce quality print content in fast-paced, deadline intensive environment. Interview, take pictures and write features. Upload articles to the web using a content management system. Layout pages and sections using Adobe InDesign. Employ communication best practices. Build relationships with community members. Collaborate to produce a quarterly community features magazine.

Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Watertown, WI 9/11-12/11Direct Support Professional

Provided support for individuals with developmental disabilities. Assisted them in their daily activities. Monitored client needs during the night. Maintained a safe and clean environment.

The Children’s Place, Johnson Creek, WI 5/11-12/11Sales Associate

Stocked merchandise. Organized and arranged the sales floor. Implemented price point changes. Increased brand penetration through loyalty programs and coupons. Worked to achieve daily sales goals. Managed the cash register. Interacted with customers. Supported corporate marketing programs.

Biolotte Shop, Williamson, NY 1/05-12/10Independent Sales Representative

Worked independently to sell merchandise online through eBay. Selected, prepared and catalogued merchandise. Photographed merchandise. Wrote compelling ad copy implementing sound marketing strategy. Corresponded with clientele. Processed payments and shipments.

Lamoka Baptist Camp, Tyrone, NY 5/07-8/07, 5/08-8/08, 5/10-8/10Senior Counselor

Oversaw children during seven weeks of summer camp. Instructed soccer and climbing wall electives. Ensured children were safe.

Used networking strategies to recruit children for activity participation.

Maranatha Baptist University Kitchen, Watertown, WI 9/07-5/11Student Shift Manager

Oversaw a team of 10-15 college students. Assisted students in individual task areas. Improved efficiency through continuous training. Completed tasks early to conserve payroll expenditure. Anticipated problem areas and actively provided solutions. Acted as kitchen and dining supervisor in the absence of other management. Resolved scheduling conflicts by recruiting fill-in workers.

Ontario Community Center, Ontario, NY 5/09-8/09Child Watch Caregiver/Desk Attendant

Provided childcare at a community center gym. Organized games and activities for up to six children while parents exercised. Coordinated and led weekend birthday parties. Provided administrative support for parks and recreation administrator.

Skills

Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe InCopyAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft WordMac computersAP Style

OrganizationPublic RelationsRapport BuildingNetworkingAttention to DetailTime ManagementResearching

InterviewingSocial MediaFlexibleCreativeMultitaskingWordpressPhotography

EditingMarketing SEOCopywritingEager to LearnCMSEnthusiasticJournalism

Education

Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI 9/07-5/11Bachelor of Arts in English, GPA: 3.63

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