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Cory Buchta

Wichita,KS

Summary

Versatile Communications Specialist with a proven track record in social media management and community engagement. Skilled at producing compelling content. I thrive in collaborative environments and working independently.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Communications Specialist

City of Wichita
Wichita, KS
05.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for managing influencer communications.
  • Manage and create content for a number of the City's social media platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Next Door.
  • Produce content for the Wichita Animal Shelter Facebook page.
  • Manage and create content for multiple City newsletters for internal and external audiences.
  • Facilitate the City's Civic Engagement Academy.
  • Write speeches for the Mayor and City Council as needed.

Speech and Presentation Coach

Whetstone Speaker Services - Self-employed
Wichita, KS
12.2019 - Current
  • Help clients improve their public speaking skills and prepare for public speaking engagements.
  • Contract with Baron Ridge Speakers Agency.

Community Services Representative

City of Wichita
Wichita, KS
01.2019 - 05.2023
  • Provided support to the City Council by coordinating and overseeing District Advisory Board meetings, resolving citizen complaints and issues, and producing a bi-weekly newsletter.
  • Acted as team leader in updating and transforming the District Newsletters in response to community feedback.
  • On the steering committee for the Food System Master Plan.
  • Facilitated the City's Civic Engagement Academy.
  • Started the first monthly newsletter for the Mayor.
  • Managed the City's online public engagement platform.

Financial Services Professional

New York Life & NYLife Securities LLC
Wichita, KS
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Provided no-fee financial planning for clients in the areas of insurance, investments, and retirement planning.

Sales Consultant

Mel Hambelton Ford
Wichita, KS
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Excelled at building relationships with customers.

Communications Coordinator

CURO Financial Technologies Corp
Wichita, KS
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Supported all corporate departments for a multinational financial company.
  • Responsible for communicating issues and updates on behalf of various corporate entities.
  • Developed and maintained working relationships with key contacts in all departments.
  • Developed and implemented an internal communications SOP, and maintained a tracking database for communications.

News Producer

KSNW-TV
Wichita, KS
03.2013 - 03.2015
  • Managed all content for assigned newscasts.
  • Learned how to shoot and edit video to provide additional support when we were short staffed.
  • Created and posted content on the KSN webpage and social media pages.
  • Worked as a reporter in addition to producer responsibilites while short staffed.

Speech and Debate Teacher

USD 418 McPherson Schools
McPherson, KS
08.2009 - 01.2013
  • Director of a very successful speech and debate program.
  • Responsible for multiple program budgets.
  • Taught Public Speaking and English, and coached track.

Education

3-Step Leadership Path

Kansas Leadership Center
Wichita, KS
07-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Bethel College
North Newton, KS
08.2004 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Social media management
  • Content creation
  • Public speaking
  • Event planning
  • Strategic communication
  • Email marketing
  • Media relations
  • Marketing campaign management
  • Relationship building
  • Video production

Affiliations

  • Toastmasters International - Club Officer, Division Speech Contest Winner
  • Kansas Leadership Center - Ron Alexander Teach Leadership Scholarship Recipient

Timeline

Communications Specialist

City of Wichita
05.2023 - Current

Speech and Presentation Coach

Whetstone Speaker Services - Self-employed
12.2019 - Current

Community Services Representative

City of Wichita
01.2019 - 05.2023

Financial Services Professional

New York Life & NYLife Securities LLC
12.2017 - 12.2018

Sales Consultant

Mel Hambelton Ford
05.2017 - 12.2017

Communications Coordinator

CURO Financial Technologies Corp
03.2015 - 04.2017

News Producer

KSNW-TV
03.2013 - 03.2015

Speech and Debate Teacher

USD 418 McPherson Schools
08.2009 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Bethel College
08.2004 - 05.2009

3-Step Leadership Path

Kansas Leadership Center

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