Stephanie T. Pitre-Kirk
Opelousas,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in writing, teaching, public speaking, and organizational skills, dedicated to empowering others through effective communication and education. Passionate about leveraging expertise to foster growth and development in personal and professional realms. Eager to embrace opportunities that promote continuous learning and contribute positively to team success. Committed to making a meaningful impact while advancing career aspirations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
ULL
01.2005
- Taught writing for public relations.
- Organized syllabus for class utilizing department chosen books
- Developed power point presentations for instruction
- Delivered regular lectures and organized class activities
- Checked papers, graded assignments and did roll utilizing Blackboard System
- Contacted students via group emails
- Spring 2005
Reservist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
01.2017 - Current
- Disaster Field Training Operations-Training Manager (June 2022-Present)
- Disaster Field Training Operations-Training Specialist (December 2018-June 2022)
- Individual Assistance Applicant Services Specialist (August 2017-December 2018)
- Traveled throughout USA helping individual’s complete (FEMA) disaster grant assistance applications.
- Worked with vaccine administrative support to organize and run vaccination points
- Organized training and qualifying courses for FEMA staff in preparation to serve for disasters.
- Organized employee field orientations
- Maintained employee training records for individual disasters.
- Researched individual field employee training need and reported it to Leadership as needed
- Worked in USA various cities
Adjunct Instructor
LSUA
07.2013 - 12.2016
- Taught Public Speaking, History and Introduction to Communications Courses
- Responsible to deliver regular lectures and class activities
- Developed a syllabus for class
- Used power point presentations for instruction
- Check papers with various rubrics
- Used Moodle and Self-Serve systems to grade assignments
- Checked roll and stayed in contact with students via Moodle group email system.
- License Minister 2006-2014
Recruiter
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Travel to schools, libraries, and other public sites to recruit participants for youth Challenge Program
- Also presented speeches to various stakeholders and social organizations about the program
- Utilized television, radio and trade shows and other presentations to promote the YCP program
- Fall 2015 to spring 2016
Assignments Editor
Fox 8 Television
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Organized daily assignment boards and scheduled reporter and videographers for news assignments
- Researched information and checked press releases and other incoming information
- Set up interviews, and monitored news radio for perspective news stories.
Communication Specialist
Louisiana National Guard
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Set up satellites and radios systems, so soldiers could communicate in the field
- Held secret coded information in black box
- Aided the Lt Colonial in war maneuver communication tactics
Reporter
Daily World (Gannett Newspaper)
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Interviewed individuals, researched for article development
- Wrote, and edit newspaper articles for publication.
- Typed news announcements and promotional information.
Radio Announcer
WZRX 1590 A.M.
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Read promotional material over the air
- Announced music and upcoming events in the community
- Produced commercials and worked on live remotes.
- Represented station at various community events.
Reporter
31 Action News ABC Affiliate
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Researched and gather information for newscast
- Interviewed individuals, edited and reported the news.
- Aided in production of the morning show and filled in for the hostess as needed.
Public Relations, Music Director and Part Time News Producer
KLBG Radio 580 AM
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Hosted 30 minute talk show entitled “Spotlight on Central Louisiana” for two years.
- Produce news-briefs, promos, and announced music as needed.
- Organized the music line up for the station.
- Represented station at conferences, social groups and at public activities.
Air Switcher/ Engineer
KALB TV NBC Affiliate
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Aided in production of news promos and commercials
- Switched tapes of news case and ran switcher to put commercials and programs on air
- Monitored the video programs and commercials on air with proper color and picture quality.
- Work various types of equipment for newscasts: camera, teleprompter, audio board and graphic machine.
Telemarketer /Asst. Producer
CBN Net-700 Club
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Contacted partners to update information and inform them of the organization’s projects.
- Worked with news producers to find file footage and to help with research for stories.
- Assisted with producing student Weekend Newsmagazine Production
Education
New Writing Project
University of Missouri
01.1994
Master of Arts - TV Production/Public Relations
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA01.1987
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
01.1984
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
Awards
International Book Impact Award for Books of Poetry 2024, Featured as a Louisiana Leading Lady in Inaugural Addition 2022, Associated Press -1st Place-Winner for news article 2004, Louisiana Press Association-multiple awards 2000-2004
Affiliations
- St. Landry Rotary After-Dark member
- Royal Writers Guild Central Louisiana- member
- Writers Guild of Acadiana-member
- Member of the Academy of American Poets
- Festival of Words-former Board Member
- Central Louisiana Press Club-former member
- Public Relations Association of Central Louisiana-former member
- Louisiana Associated Press-former member
- National Association of Black Journalist-Life Member
- Southern University Alumni Association-Life Member
Timeline
Reservist
Federal Emergency Management Agency
01.2017 - Current
Recruiter
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program
01.2015 - 01.2016
Adjunct Instructor
LSUA
07.2013 - 12.2016
Assignments Editor
Fox 8 Television
05.2008 - 08.2008
Instructor
ULL
01.2005
Communication Specialist
Louisiana National Guard
01.2002 - 01.2006
Reporter
Daily World (Gannett Newspaper)
01.1999 - 01.2004
Radio Announcer
WZRX 1590 A.M.
01.1998 - 01.1999
Reporter
31 Action News ABC Affiliate
01.1996 - 01.1997
Public Relations, Music Director and Part Time News Producer
KLBG Radio 580 AM
01.1994 - 01.1997
Air Switcher/ Engineer
KALB TV NBC Affiliate
01.1992 - 01.1996
Telemarketer /Asst. Producer
CBN Net-700 Club
01.1989 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
New Writing Project
University of Missouri
Master of Arts - TV Production/Public Relations
Regent University
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