Christine Stevens
Thornton,CO
Summary
I am a journalist and self-published author looking for a career in journalism, marketing, or PR. I have a bachelor's degree in Journalism from San Jose State. I am looking for an entry-level job that will lead to growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
World Market
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
- Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
Special Education Teacher
Fullbloom
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Consulting
SJSU Marketing Association/Nirvana Soul
San Jose, CA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked with the SJSU Marketing Association Consulting Team and Nirvana Soul Coffee Roasters, a local coffee shop in downtown San Jose
- Worked with consulting team to identify ways to market Nirvana Soul's coffee beans, increase e-commerce, and grow foot traffic to Cupertino location.
- Created a mock brand ambassador program for Nirvana Soul with local colleges and universities, developed a S.W.O.T analysis and buyer personas for target markets.
Her Campus Writer
Her Campus @ SJSU
San Jose, CA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Wrote articles for Her Campus @ SJSU
- Proofread and edited other students' articles
- Attended Her Campus events in support of the local community
Staff Writer
Spartan Daily
San Jose, CA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Wrote 3-4 articles a week on various topics regarding sports, entertainment, and breaking news.
- Set up interviews for 5-7 people a week to gain a wide variety of sources for articles.
- Wrote about issues impacting the local community
- Edited and proofread stories for AP style
- Co-Drafted an investigative piece with other editors that won first place for Best Enterprise News Story in a national competition.
Student Outreach Ambassador
Foothill Community College
Los Altos, CA
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed social media accounts and created content for TikTok and Instagram
- Assisted with Day on the Hill, the open house for Foothill
- Organized virtual campus tours
- Coordinated phone banking management and helped with student office hours
Intern
Los Altos Town Crier
Los Altos Hills, CA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Proofread and reviewed print and electronic content for correct AP style
- Covered Arts and Entertainment stories for the Town Crier
- Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Journalism
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2022
Associate Degree - Communications
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.2020
Skills
- Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
- Great facilitation and presenting skills
- Consulting and marketing experience
- Social media management
- Proficient at InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as Google suite and Microsoft Office
- Experienced in AP style
References
Professor Richard Craig, Advisor for the Spartan Daily (408) 806-9531 - profcraig@profcraig.com - Former Advisor for the Daily Josh Pelletier, Supervisor Of Community Outreach, Foothill College (650) 949-7445 - pelletierjosh@foothill.edu
Certification
LinkedIn Learning
Online Marketing Foundations Course
Completed in 2022
Certificate ID: ATibOsZMYLtXFlvvkC_Tgl8OJfmQ
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
World Market
10.2023 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher
Fullbloom
07.2023 - 10.2023
Consulting
SJSU Marketing Association/Nirvana Soul
10.2022 - 12.2022
Her Campus Writer
Her Campus @ SJSU
09.2021 - 02.2022
Staff Writer
Spartan Daily
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Outreach Ambassador
Foothill Community College
03.2020 - 06.2020
Intern
Los Altos Town Crier
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelors of Science - Journalism
San Jose State University
Associate Degree - Communications
Foothill College
LinkedIn Learning
Online Marketing Foundations Course
Completed in 2022
Certificate ID: ATibOsZMYLtXFlvvkC_Tgl8OJfmQ
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