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Jennifer DeHaan

New Baltimore,MI

Summary

Accomplished communications professional with comprehensive expertise in developing effective communications strategies, creating engaging digital and print media, and overseeing website and social media platforms. A creative and passionate storyteller dedicated to fostering strong relationships and achieving measurable results supporting organization goals. http://www.linkedin.com/in/Jennifer-DeHaan

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-12

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
11.2024 - Current

Develop and manage content across official IRS social media platforms, adhering to agency standards and communication goals. Employ Microsoft tools for content management, internal communications and product development. Conduct environmental scanning and prepare and publish data analysis reports.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-11

U.S. ARMY HRC, USAREC
05.2023 - 06.2024

Served as Human Resources Command social media manager, generating and posting content across official platforms. Established content organization and tracking systems. Regularly used DSLR cameras and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and content management systems. Photographed events and soldiers, and managed community partnerships and command outreach activities.

WRITER/EDITOR, GS-9

U.S. ARMY, FORT KNOX GARRISON
02.2021 - 05.2023

Produced, edited and published organizational communications for internal and external stakeholders in alignment with Army messaging and branding. Covered events and developed content in the form of articles, photographs, videos and graphics using design and editing software to creatively tell community stories. Reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation under tight deadlines. Represented the agency during community relations, media events and emergency operations. Partnered with other organizations and leadership to develop collaborative strategic communications in support of mission goals. Established and maintained successful working relationships with other government and media organizations.

SOCIAL MEDIA RETAIL SPECIALIST

SELF-EMPLOYED
07.2016 - 02.2022

Built and managed a successful online-based business ranked in top 2% of the company. Created logos, on-brand marketing campaigns and advertisements using engaging layouts and compelling targeted content. Researched trends and implemented latest business models and branding centric marketing tools.

ONLINE CONTENT PRODUCTION MANAGER

DGT DESIGN
12.2008 - 07.2015
  • Produced targeted marketing content for media outlet websites. Frequently incorporated basic HTML into designs. Developed strategies to increase customer engagement and brand recognition. Monitored performance, analyzed campaign data, and made recommendations based on results.

DIGITAL CONTENT DIRECTOR

KRDO NEWSCHANNEL 13
01.2007 - 09.2008

Managed all operations of KRDO.com, ensuring content met professional standards of journalism and station branding consistency. Trained more than 30 team members on new digital platform. Generated analytics and presented recommendations to senior management. Formed best practice focus group to facilitate growth and improvement. Produced a weekly on-air news segment and live radio broadcast. Increased user pageviews by more 800% in first 12 months, as recognized by management and Associated Press.

Education

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION & STRATEGY COURSE -

Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MD
08.2022

BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12.2005

Skills

  • AP style
  • Content development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Social media management
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Visual storytelling
  • Community relations
  • Media affairs

Timeline

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-12

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
11.2024 - Current

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, GS-11

U.S. ARMY HRC, USAREC
05.2023 - 06.2024

WRITER/EDITOR, GS-9

U.S. ARMY, FORT KNOX GARRISON
02.2021 - 05.2023

SOCIAL MEDIA RETAIL SPECIALIST

SELF-EMPLOYED
07.2016 - 02.2022

ONLINE CONTENT PRODUCTION MANAGER

DGT DESIGN
12.2008 - 07.2015

DIGITAL CONTENT DIRECTOR

KRDO NEWSCHANNEL 13
01.2007 - 09.2008

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMUNICATION & STRATEGY COURSE -

Defense Information School

BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS

Michigan State University
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