Andrew Stevenson
Champaign,IL
Summary
An aspiring Urban Planner with a unique blend of expertise in municipal economic development with a handle on social media strategy. Skillful in utilizing digital platforms to engage communities and to outreach to potential clients. A track record of successfully building a presence on social media platforms. Strong analytical and communication skills, coupled with a passion for creating people-friendly places. Seeking opportunities to apply my cross-disciplinary skills to drive innovative and community-driven planning and development solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Illinois DURP Social Media Manager
University Of Illinois Fine And Applied Arts
01.2023 - Current
- Managing and promoting the department's presence on social media platforms, creating and scheduling social media posts, engaging with followers, and tracking and analyzing metrics.
- Increased brand awareness through collaboration with alumni, professors, and students to deliver content that was relevant and increased overall growth.
- Developed a brand from the ground up for the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) that had not existed prior.
- Managed multiple social media platforms (Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
Economic Development Intern
Moran Economic Development
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Revised municipal ordinances, projected taxes abated, categorized EAV data, and engaged with the public about upcoming plans.
- Coordinated the development of multiple municipal, county, and regional comprehensive plans.
- Aided in the facilitation of community engagement activities.
- Lead discussions with community members to gather content and resources for comprehensive plans.
- Developed GIS maps to illustrate a range of details in municipalities (e.g. Historic Structures, Open Space, Density, Land Use, etc.).
Marketing Assistant
University of Illinois Extension
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Created graphics, wrote and sent out press releases, collaborated with other Extension coordinators, updated the website, and managed social media.
- Streamlined graphic creation processes by developing a workflow which helped to increase graphic production while emphasizing creativity and relevance.
- Boosted website and social media interaction within the Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington county Illinois Extension chapter.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Planning
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2022
Skills
- Map-Making
- Discussion Facilitation
- Effective Communicator
- Team Player
- Brand Promotion
- Content Development
- Analytics and Reporting
- Collaboration
- Literate in Advanced Mapping and Design Software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, AutoCad, and Sketchup)
- Fluent in a multitude of Design software (Canva, Illustrator, Indesign, and Photoshop)
- Intermediate Experience using data gathering tools like Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, and RStudio
Timeline
Economic Development Intern
Moran Economic Development
05.2023 - 08.2023
Illinois DURP Social Media Manager
University Of Illinois Fine And Applied Arts
01.2023 - Current
Marketing Assistant
University of Illinois Extension
03.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Planning
University of Illinois
Associate of Arts -
Kaskaskia College
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