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Claire Podbielski

Muskego,WI

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Germantown School District
Germantown, WI
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Served as the main media liaison, sharing district news and events
  • Planned and executed branding, marketing, and promotional strategies to support district programs
  • Managed internal and external communications, including the multiple websites, social media channels, and newsletters
  • Collaborated with staff and community partners on advertising initiatives and public relations efforts
  • Created and maintained a consistent district-wide brand image through publications, digital content, and promotional materials
  • Created promotional graphics and branded materials using Canva

Events and Social Media Intern

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
Germantown, WI
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Managed all Chamber social media accounts to increase engagement and outreach
  • Designed event graphics and promotional materials to boost visibility for initiatives and member businesses
  • Maintained the Chamber calendar by adding key events and important dates for organizational clarity
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to highlight Chamber activities and news effectively
  • Represented the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, committee meetings, and networking events for community engagement

Challenge Course Facilitator

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
East Troy, WI
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated specialized programming in high and low ropes courses, including regular challenge course activities and team building
  • Provided challenge course instruction and supervision
  • Assisted with the setup and takedown of high ropes, low ropes, and rock wall elements
  • Regularly inspected equipment to ensure all safety requirements were met

Arts and Crafts Specialist

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
East Troy, WI
05.2021 - 07.2024
  • Planned, organized, and implemented arts and crafts programming that was in accordance with the camp curriculum
  • Crafted age-appropriate curricula for campers at diverse skill levels
  • Instructed various groups in basic arts and crafts techniques
  • Assisted campers in their efforts to attain badges

Lead Bartender

Mad Boar Pub
Whitewater, WI
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Promoted new drinks and specials the bar had to offer
  • Effectively multitasked and kept up in a fast-paced environment
  • Oversaw opening and closing duties, including bar clean up, glassware preparation, and restocking of supplies
  • Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions

Vice President of Event Planning

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Whitewater, WI
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for planning and overseeing all social and special events within the sorority
  • Collaborated with social chairs in other Greek chapters to plan shared events
  • Directed the planning and execution of a balanced social program for the chapter
  • Managed an event and social budget
  • Communicated with International Headquarters to properly confirm guest lists, transportation, all contracts for venues, and big events
  • Promoted and actively recruited people to attend events
  • Hosted Spring formal, family/alumni day, and helped in the planning and execution of International Reunion Day (IRD)

Junior Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
East Troy, WI
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Prepared dining hall and helped assist campers in dining set up
  • Assisted in the opening and closing of the kitchen and camp
  • Cleaned kitchen and dining hall after meals, including dishes, sweeping, mopping, and operating dishwasher

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12-2024

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Public Relations
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Content Creation
  • Multitasking
  • Strong Verbal Communication Skills
  • Press Releases
  • Developing Campaigns
  • Event Planning
  • Media Relations

Timeline

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Germantown School District
12.2024 - 06.2025

Events and Social Media Intern

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
09.2024 - 12.2024

Lead Bartender

Mad Boar Pub
05.2023 - 06.2024

Vice President of Event Planning

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
12.2022 - 07.2023

Challenge Course Facilitator

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
05.2022 - 08.2024

Arts and Crafts Specialist

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
05.2021 - 07.2024

Junior Camp Counselor

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Claire Podbielski