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, WI12-2024
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
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