Music
Graphic Design
Acting and Theater
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
Erie, PA
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
Hermitage, PA
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
Hermitage, PA
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
Greenville, PA
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
Greenville, PA
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, PA12.2004
Skills
- Data management software proficiency
- Career guidance
- Transcript review
- College application assistance
- Academic majors mastery
- New student orientation
Interests
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