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Stephanie Wilson

Summary

Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted mentor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Communication Specialist

NWPA Episcopal Diocese
01.2020 - Current
  • Write content for weekly email newsletters and special events/news communication
  • Design layout of emails utilizing systems such as Constant Contact and maintain contact databases
  • Continuous updating to the content of website as needed
  • Collaborated with leadership on a range of print and digital projects for weekend worship services, ministry projects and promotions, and special events
  • Managed public relations efforts, securing positive media coverage and strengthening brand reputation.
  • Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
  • Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages.
  • Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.

Director of Music

Resurrection Church
03.2017 - Current
  • Selecting, preparing and leading the worship music for all services in the church
  • Coordinate substitute musicians or special groups to perform in the church
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to parishioners who wish to participate in music worship
  • Prepare slides in MediaShout software for weekly services, including music lyrics and coordinate with the tech team
  • Responsible for setting up all tech equipment prior to use each week

Director of Advancement

Kennedy Catholic Schools
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Developed and/or refined all advancement initiatives including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, EITC/OSTC, special events, alumni and donor relations, & communications
  • Worked with the Dean, President and Advisory Board to set annual fundraising goals and a respective budget to implement established goals based on revenue expectations and assessment of donor capacity (generating $300K+ in annual revenue)
  • Led social media initiatives and email campaigns to support annual appeal, fundraising events, and promotion of KCFS success stories
  • Fostered positive and enduring relationships with donors and prospective donors that produce reciprocal benefits
  • Updated and maintained online donor database using Little Green Light donor management software
  • Prepared timely reports on all advancement initiatives for President and Advisory Board
  • Built working relationships internally and served as the development liaison to the KCFS faculty, staff, parent volunteers, and students

Director of Alumni Relations

Thiel College
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Provided strategic coordination of events, including chairing Homecoming planning committee
  • Collaborated with public relations department for marketing and promotion of events and alumni news, ensuring the institution's brand image was adhered
  • Supported the 21-member volunteer Alumni Association Board of Directors in developing and implementing strategic association plans
  • Maintained monthly e-Newsletter distributed to all alumni e-mail addresses
  • (4K per month)
  • Managed a portfolio of nearly 300 donors, cultivating engagement through personal visits and planned communication
  • Advised graduating senior class committee in fundraising for class gift, planning 100 Days Dinner and commencement celebration events
  • Facilitated class agent program in support of academic, athletic, and Greek alumni affinity groups through written communication

Admission Counselor

Thiel College
07.2009 - 07.2013
  • Representative for college both on and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process
  • Collaborated with public relations to create and publish quarterly church bulletin insert
  • Served as church liaison for all ELCA related recruiting opportunities
  • Assisted in organization of campus visit and scholarship event dates for prospective students and their families
  • Managed and mentored a team of student callers during assigned call team coverage nights
  • Oversaw assigned student assistant in terms of task completion, professionalism, and tour guide training
  • Organized and implemented a rigorous recruitment travel schedule in a tri-state region
  • Counseled prospective applicants on the admissions process and academic opportunities at the college including the review of applications
  • Created new avenues for counselors to communicate with high school counselors, using phone, email, print, and other media
  • Exercised proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and PowerCampus database system

Education

B.A. - Communication

Thiel College
Greenville, PA
12.2004

Skills

  • Data management software proficiency
  • Career guidance
  • Transcript review
  • College application assistance
  • Academic majors mastery
  • New student orientation

Interests

Music

Graphic Design

Acting and Theater


Timeline

Regional Communication Specialist

NWPA Episcopal Diocese
01.2020 - Current

Director of Music

Resurrection Church
03.2017 - Current

Director of Advancement

Kennedy Catholic Schools
08.2014 - 11.2016

Director of Alumni Relations

Thiel College
07.2013 - 07.2014

Admission Counselor

Thiel College
07.2009 - 07.2013

B.A. - Communication

Thiel College
Stephanie Wilson