Manager Vice President
Resume:
Stephanie Elisabeth Jacobs
***** ******* ***** #**** ****: (515)
Overland Park, KS 66211 Email:
abhvc0@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Bachelor of Journalism, Broadcasting
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008
Major GPA 3.8/Overall GPA 3.66
Nebraska at Oxford Study Abroad program Oxford, England, Summer
2006
Employment History
Paul Henson YMCA, Prairie Village, KS February
2010-Present
Head Swim Coach and Lifeguard
BCC Advisers, Des Moines, IA December-January
2010
Contract Marketing Assistant -Updated client and prospect databases
Janet Metcalf Campaign, Des Moines, IA October-November 2010
Social Media Consultant - To promote and provide platform messages to the
people of Polk County through viral campaign strategies for the successful
re-election of Janet Metcalf's campaign for Broadlawns Board of Trustees.
. Create and update Re-elect Janet Metcalf for Broadlawns Board of Trustees
Facebook page, including daily status updates and developing fan base
through events and campaign discussion board
. Set up and distribute email mailing through mailing lists to foster voter
relationships
The Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, IA July 2009-October
2010
Development Coordinator - To support all aspects of the Annual and Major
Gifts responsibilities and to uphold and cultivate superior donor
relationships
. Daily responsibilities: manage all incoming patron contributions and
implement current onsite programs including "Adopt an Animal" program
where guests support specific animal and get public recognition for
contribution
. Conduct offsite promotional events and foster company relationships
. Manage development volunteers, pledge reminders, donor filing system, and
website
. Collaborate with Special Events Manager to staff and manage various
onsite programs and events (ZooBrew, Feast in the Wild, Family Friday
Night, and annual Gala - Uptown Hoedown)
. Support, implement and collaborate on all collateral materials including
brochures, monthly newsletters, annual reports and various video
productions
The Integer Group, Des Moines, IA May 2008-June 2009
Public Relations Account Coordinator - To uphold all aspects of superior
client service support, manage daily deliverables and work with Traffic
Manager to oversee implementation of projects and timelines
. Main responsibility: working to positively promote Dairy Management
Inc.'s National Checkoff program
o Program holds partnerships with McDonalds, Dominos, Subway, and
other franchises to encourage the daily 3-servings of dairy
needed in a healthy diet
. Maintained client relationship through written and verbal communication,
updating monthly Web content and page layout, and writing media training
documents
. Assisted in writing and editing monthly enewsletters distributed to dairy
producers across the country that focused on technological, environmental
and political topics
. Planned, organized and hosted bi-annual client meetings at the office to
discuss new business ideas and prepare for upcoming projects and budget
. Contacted and coordinated media interviews for client and dairy board
members as well as assisted with booth set-up for the Checkoff at the
annual World Dairy Expo held in Madison, WI, driving more than 1,000
visitors to the booth (more than 50,000 producers attend Expo)
o Assisted in the pre and post-shows written debrief to set and
exceed previous attendance numbers presented to client
. Collaborated with other internal department team members to help them
meet client deadlines
. Developed new media ideas for potential clients such as Diamond Foods,
Gateway Market, and Growing In Agriculture (GINA) through brainstorm and
creative concept meetings
o Preparation included research of company's history, use of
social media tactics, mission statements, and target audiences
Commercial Cleaning Service, Des Moines, IA
Independent Contractor
May 2008-January 2010
. Clean a 6,000 square ft. commercial office building
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Admissions August 2006-
May 2008
. Promoted and represented the university to potential students and their
families.
. Led presentations, provided tours and coordinated planning schedules with
campus visitors
Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, IA Summer 2007
Internship
Meredith is a media corporation known for its successful magazines such as
Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, and Fitness
. Assisted in the broadcasting department drafting, editing and compiling
articles and images for each station's quarterly special interest
magazines (issues included Super Bowl festivities and being eco-friendly)
. Coordinated a successful 4-day marketing conference that was attended by
employees from each of Meredith's 14 television stations nationwide
Downtown Events Group, Des Moines, IA Summer 2006
Internship
. Provided public relations as well as artist hospitality and sponsorship
solicitation for the Des Moines Arts Festival, ranked the third best
festival in the nation
. Managed specialized events associated with the Des Moines Winefest, which
included writing press releases, coordinating set-up with vintners and
run multi-day festivals in Des Moines (Prima Dinners, Sips 'n the City
and The Grand Tasting)
KCCI -TV, Des Moines, IA Summer 2005 Internship
KCCI-TV is the CBS affiliate station in Des Moines
. Wrote segments for anchor scripts read in the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts
. Shadowed reporters and help assemble packages for newscasts
Des Moines Community Activities
Young Women's Resource Center - young professional council and Scholarship
Selection Committee
Junior League of Des Moines - new member
Young Professional Connection (YPC)
Delta Gamma Alumnae Board
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Awards and Activities
Dean's List 2004-2007
University of Nebraska Chancellor's Leadership Class and Scholarship
University of Nebraska Legacy Scholarship
Gilbert Savery-Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Scholarship
Cather Circle women's mentoring program
Gamma Girls Weekly Mentoring Program for Elementary School Students
Student Alumni Association: Board of Directors
UNL Multicultural Center: Planning Committee for construction of new on-
campus facility
Delta Gamma: Vice President: Member Education, Director of Public Relations
University Program Council member
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