1. Jennifer M. Stepanski
803 Clyman Street  Watertown, Wisconsin 53094
Phone: 585-683-9894  E-Mail: jennifer.stepanski@yahoo.com
Work Experience
Watertown Daily Times/Times Publishing, Watertown, WI 12/11-present
Community News Reporter
 Manage a high volume of content for a community page in a daily newspaper.
 Write, edit and proofread articles and pictures in accordance to AP style.
 Produce quality print content in fast-paced,deadline intensive environment.
 Interview, take pictures and write features.
 Upload articles to the web using a content management system.
 Layout pages and sections using Adobe InDesign.
 Employ communication best practices.
 Build relationships with community members.
 Collaborate to produce a quarterly community features magazine.
Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Watertown, WI 9/11-12/11
Direct Support Professional
 Provided support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
 Assisted them in their daily activities.
 Monitored client needs during the night.
 Maintained a safe and clean environment.
The Children’s Place, Johnson Creek, WI 5/11-12/11
Sales Associate
 Stocked merchandise.
 Organized and arranged the sales floor.
 Implemented price point changes.
 Increased brand penetration through loyalty programs and coupons.
 Worked to achieve daily sales goals.
 Managed the cash register.
 Interacted with customers.
 Supported corporate marketing programs.
Biolotte Shop, Williamson, NY 1/05-12/10
Independent Sales Representative
 Worked independently to sell merchandise online through eBay.
 Selected, prepared and catalogued merchandise.
 Photographed merchandise.
 Wrote compelling ad copy implementing sound marketing strategy.
 Corresponded with clientele.
 Processed payments and shipments.
Lamoka Baptist Camp, Tyrone, NY 5/07-8/07, 5/08-8/08, 5/10-8/10
Senior Counselor

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 Oversaw children during seven weeks of summer camp.
 Instructed soccer and climbing wall electives.
 Ensured children were safe.
 Used networking strategies to recruit children for activity participation.
Maranatha Baptist University Kitchen, Watertown, WI 9/07-5/11
Student Shift Manager
 Oversaw a team of 10-15 college students.
 Assisted students in individual task areas.
 Improved efficiency through continuous training.
 Completed tasks early to conserve payroll expenditure.
 Anticipated problem areas and actively provided solutions.
 Acted as kitchen and dining supervisor in the absence of other management.
 Resolved scheduling conflicts by recruiting fill-in workers.
Ontario Community Center, Ontario, NY 5/09-8/09
Child Watch Caregiver/Desk Attendant
 Provided childcare at a community center gym.
 Organized games and activities for up to six children while parents exercised.
 Coordinated and led weekend birthday parties.
 Provided administrative support for parks and recreation administrator.
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe InCopy
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word
Mac computers
AP Style
Organization
Public Relations
Rapport Building
Networking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Researching
Interviewing
Social Media
Flexible
Creative
Multitasking
Wordpress
Photography
Editing
Marketing SEO
Copywriting
Eager to Learn
CMS
Enthusiastic
Journalism
Education
Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI 9/07-5/11
Bachelor of Arts in English, GPA: 3.63