Stephanie Hickner
Osceola, IN *****
*********.*******@****************.***
Summary
Bethel University graduate who studied English and Philosophy with special focus in journalism. Twice published with Z Publishing House for short stories both creative and nonfiction, and staff writer and newspaper designer for the Bethel Beacon. Showed dedication to the cause of animal welfare by volunteering 3 years working for a nonprofit spay and neuter clinic and animal shelter. Currently working as a content writer for addiction recovery centers around the country.
Work Experience
Freelance Content Writer
ADDICTIONS RECOVERY, Remote
August 2021 to present
•Research assigned client’s current content and files to gain insight on their unique “voice”
•Write webpages and blog articles about addiction treatments like detox, inpatient, and outpatient, issues addicts may face in recovery with mental health, and information about addiction and how drug use effects the body
•Create topic lists
•SEO optimization
•Keywords
•Work closely with client managers and writing leads over the Slack app
•Independently manage schedule to meet deadlines
•Write an average of 9, 1000 word articles per week
Veterinary Assistant
ABC CLINIC, South Bend, IN
May 2018 to January 2021
•Telecommunications
•Social media management
•Scheduling appointments
•Payment processing
•Email communication
•Scheduling of high volume clients
•Surgical Preparation
•Animal handling
•Kennel Cleaning
Sales Associate
TJ MAXX, South Bend, IN
July 2016 to August 2017
• Providing customers with exemplary service by whatever means • Stocking
• Markdowns
• Cash register
• Fixture design
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE in English
BETHEL UNIVERSITY
August 2017 to May 2021
Studies included:
•Literature (Western, Global, Historical, Philosophical)
•Writing (Creative, Nonfiction, Poetry, Literary Criticism, Philosophical, Journalism)
•Media (News Production, Communications, Social Media Management)
•The Arts (Photography, Ceramics, Painting)
Extra Curricular
Staff Writer
The Bethel Beacon - Mishawaka, IN
August 2020 to May 2021
•Interviewing subjects
•Writing stories to be published on website and in print
•Producing poems and photography for website publication
•Print newspaper design
Content Creator
The Crossings Literary Journal - Mishawaka, IN
•Producing short stories, poetry, and arts for both website and print
Volunteer
Pet Refuge - South Bend, IN
November 2017 to February 2019
•Cleaning kennels
• Walking dogs
• Feeding and medication • Training dog