Karoline Risker
Paragould,Arkansas
Summary
Passionate about effective communication and conveying concepts, visions, and stories. My goal is to inspire, encourage, and make a meaningful impact. I firmly believe that the precise selection of words, presented articulately, holds immense power. I also believe that capturing the imaginations of people from 2-92 and making them curious is essential.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Media/Communications
First United Methodist Church
09.2011 - Current
- Produce videos, lead a media team in video, light, and sound, keep social media and website current, write news releases, create a quarterly newsletter, produce the weekly bulletin, create graphics, design promotional materials related to church activities, create ads, manage the marketing budget, and lead a women's Bible study
- I also led a children's choir for 9 years and a handbell choir for 5 years
Writer
Flower Shop Network
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Wrote pieces on assignment in a freelance capacity highlighting companies and products under their umbrella
Managing Editor/Premiere Magazine
MOR Media
10.2007 - 09.2011
- Wrote stories, photographed and laid out a monthly community magazine, developed new clients, created ads, planned and implemented themes and ideas to reach a target audience, covered events and assigned events and stories to stringers
Executive Director
Endowment Foundation of Greene County
04.2002 - 09.2007
- Spoke on behalf of the organization to various groups, appeared on radio and television, worked to get the EFGC in the media, worked with a board of directors, as well as various committees, wrote news releases, worked in development creating new endowments and increasing assets of existing funds and endowments, organized events, and worked with organizations in writing grants
Education
Master of Divinity - Communication
05-1998
Emphasis in communication; studied playwriting, television production, drama, and speech
Bachelor of Science - Communication
12-1994
Emphasis in photojournalism, minors in English and music
Skills
- Efficient Multi-Tasking
- Self-starter
- Diligent Worker
- Meticulous Attention To Detail
- Creative ideas
- Proficient in Adobe Suite, Google Suite
- Willing to travel
- Relationship building
- Open to Relocation
- Verbal and written communication
Other Skills and Interests
- Ran a 10-week running program with Women Run Arkansas
- Worked with World Changers as a team leader
- Traveled across the U.S. with The Company, a drama group based out of SWBTS
- Active in community theater
- Awarded Kiwanian of the Year and served as Kiwanis President
- PADI dive certified
- CPR certified
- Ran the Chicago Marathon and completed a triathlon in Ft. Worth, Texas
- Compete in 50+ mile bike races
- Have a blue belt in Tae Kwon Do
- Owned and operated Pitter Patter Photography for 15 years specializing in children's portraiture
- Love cooking, home decorating, and reading biographies
- Writing a set of children's books about conversations in Heaven
Timeline
Writer - Flower Shop Network
01.2015 - 01.2018
Director of Media/Communications - First United Methodist Church
09.2011 - Current
Managing Editor/Premiere Magazine - MOR Media
10.2007 - 09.2011
Executive Director - Endowment Foundation of Greene County
04.2002 - 09.2007
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity, Communication
Arkansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Communication
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