Erin Stevens Education
Ball State University Degree: Bachelor of Science Honors College Major: Public Relations GPA: 3.6/4.0 Expected Graduation: December 2014
Experience
WIPB -TV
Marketing Assistant/Editor (May 2013 to present)
Writes and edits articles and listings for On The Air magazine Designs pages for On The Air Magazine Updates wipb.org with shows and community events Creates and disseminate weekly e-newsletter Assists with event details and provides event support Creates /places social media content (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Cardinal Communications
A student-run, creative communications & advertising agency Account Coordinator (September 2012 to present) Client: Muncie Chamber of Commerce
Created and implemented a three-year strategic communications plan Implemented social media strategies: Facebook Utilized HootSuite Wrote guest blog posts
Client: Muncie Downtown Development
Wrote pitch emails, fact sheets, and press releases for: Muncie Light Up Downtown (4 media hits) Muncie New Year’s Celebration (2 media hits) Muncie Gras (8,000 attendees) Pitched to media Provided event support
317.450.8660 erstevens@bsu.edu linkedin.com/in/erinrstevens @nocoastyy erinrstevens.wordpress.com
Experience Ball State University
Housing and Residence Life
Multicultural Advisor (August 2012 to present) Plans and promotes 6 campus wide events per year (hundreds of attendees) Plans and promotes 8 residence hall wide events/year (approx. 100 total attendees) Designs promotional materials for each program Acts as liason between students and HRL concerning diveristy and multiculturalism Presenter at the 2013 NRHH Conference and Black Issues Conference Publishes biweekly newsletter
Residence Hall Association Activities Committee Volunteer (September 2011-May 2012) Planned and promoted (with various responsibilities): Dia de los Muertos Celebration (40 attendees) Fire and Ice Annual Dance (150 attendees) Hall Wars (100 attendees)
Skills Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite (all versions) Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (CS6 and earlier), WordPress; Working knowledge of Dreamweaver (CS6 and earlier), HTML, HootSuite Writing Skills AP Style, public relations writing (e.g. press releases, strategic plans, fact sheets, etc.), creative writing Other skills Advertising, marketing, strategic planning, copy editing, customer service, event planning, graphic design, public speaking, team building