SHANNON STEVENS
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PROFILE
Shannon Stevens has more than a dozen years experience in the field of communication. In Las Vegas her jobs have included working as an editor for the Las Vegas Sun, as a marketer for UNLV and as a part-time instructor for the Hank Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, Journalism and Media Studies. Starting August, 2007, she will begin full-time work on her master's degree within Urban Affairs' Communication Studies' area. As a graduate assistant, her duties will include conducting labs for COM 101. She enjoys hobbies such as dog training, hiking, watching movies, public art and renovating her home.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Pursuing M.A., Communication Studies, Fall 2007
Areas of Concentration: Computer-mediated and health communication
Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
B.A. in English, 1993
Areas of Concentration: History, Theology, Biology
Awards
American Eagle Award, Best Daily News Coverage (on the Web), Philadelphia Business Journal 2002
Teaching Experience
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2006 - 2007
Adjunct Instructor, "News Reporting and Writing"
Developed syllabus, overall course structure, and administered all grades; Completing website development course with goal of creating teaching website.
Related Experience
Marketing and Public Relations
2005 - Present
University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Marketing and Public Relations Specialist, Student Life
Develop strategic marketing and communication plans for units within Enrollment and Student Services; Work with diverse departments and vendors to produce interactive recruiting tool; Research, develop and distribute pro-education poster campaign for elementary through high school market; Manage multiple projects targeting students, parents and professionals; Write and edit print and Web copy for units as needed.
Regional Transportation Commission, Las Vegas, NV
Public Information Coordinator
Plan and execute events garnering community support and media coverage; Coordinate staff to improve individual project production time and accuracy; Set deadlines and editing standards, improving timelines by 60 percent to 100 percent.
Journalism and Community Service
1994 - 2005
Las Vegas Sun, Henderson, NV
Assistant Metro Editor
Managed swing shift operations and trained/supervised five reporters; Assigned and edited news stories, coordinated art, prioritized stories and ensured deadlines were met; Increased overall story production of night team by up to 50 percent.
Philadelphia Business Journal, Philadelphia, PA
Web Editor
Assigned, edited and posted daily breaking-news stories to website; Increased daily production from two small briefs to up to 12 full stories; Monitored multiple news/public relations outlets and supervised six staff.
Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Reporter
Researched, wrote and placed a cover story on nearly every issue; Sourced with city officials, business executives and general public; Reported regularly through local PBS radio affiliate on top business news of the week.
Bloomberg News, New York, NY
Reporter
Interviewed numerous blue chip company top executives for articles; Conducted various television and radio interviews in New York.
Wyoming County Cultural Center, Tunkhannock, PA
Project Manager
Coordinated all phases of a major cultural center renovation project; Supervised six personnel and ensured all work met compliance guidelines; Effectively promoted renovation in community leading to improved donations and regular television and print coverage.
U.S. Census Bureau, Scranton, PA
Special Places Operations Supervisor
Supervised 200-plus filed workers and 15 personnel; Coordinated employee training program and reduced turnover by 50 percent; Prepared and conducted staff meetings covering an eight-county territory; enumerated shelters for abused women and families.
Publications and Papers
In addition to the publications listed above, all of which have published numerous bylined articles, credited pieces have appeared in many publications including American Demographics Magazine, The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly, QVegas, The Princeton Packet, Brandweek Magazine, Adweek Magazine, PC World, The New Age Examiner, and the Wyalusing Rocket Courier.
Languages
English - native language
Spanish - limited conversational, reading
Memberships
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, 2004-2005, Vice President, Las Vegas Chapter
New Employee Task Force Committee, Marketing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Student Life Newsletter Committee, Student Life, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
