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Stephanie Wonchala
Public Relations and Communications Professional
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Summary of Qualifications
I possess strong analytical, planning, and organizational
skills and am experienced in interviewing, reporting, producing, office management, product promotion, fundraising and customer
relations. I am searching for an invigorating work environment which allows for creativity.
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Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
– Anchorage, AK -------
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Public Communications with Strategic Communications Emphasis and
Dance Minor, May 2011
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Chugiak high school – Chugiak,
AK --------High school diploma, May 2003
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Skills & Accomplishments
- Practiced Public Speaker
- Adept in Social Networking and blogging
- Experienced in crafting Press Releases
- News reporter/anchor for former KACN news program Alaska Realized
- Reported, filmed, edited news packages, anchored, and operated cameras for KUAA News broadcasts
- Published in the Northern Light
- Completed courses in Corporate and Development Communications, Strategic Communications Campaigns, Communications Law, Reporting and Writing News, Television News Production, etc…
- Served as Journalism and Public Relations Intern for UAA’s Center for Community Engagement and Learning
- Mentored by Sheila Toomey of the Anchorage Daily News
- Founder and Artistic Director of Pulse Dance Company
- President of Pulse Dance Company Board of Directors
- Familiar with advertisement, including production of commercial for Kinley’s Restaurant, Pulse Dance Company show trailer, Full Balance Floats commercial and UAA Hockey promo
- Involved in local film productions, including Diskoteque de Malheur (2010), Tea Party (2010), Special Boy (2011), Odhaleni (2011), Dinner Can Wait (2011) and Alaska Filmmaker Interviews.
- Selected as a Brand Ambassador for Target during Fur Rendezvous 2007 and Target back-to-school event 2011
- Solid background in sales and sales based on commission
- Event coordinator/choreographer for local pageants, fashion shows, and films
- Participated in Pageant School: Becoming Miss America reality television show on CMT
- Competed in Miss America 2007 as Miss Alaska 2006
- Held the title of Miss Chugiak/Eagle River 2006
- Promoted tourism to Alaska in Japan as Miss Anchorage 2005
- Bilingual: fluent in German and English
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Professional Experience
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Ameriprise Financial: Client Service Manager/Executive Assistant - Jun 2011 – Present
Executive Assistant to Platinum Financial Advisor; oversees, processes, reconciles and communicates
the successful completion of all client requests and transactions, including account establishment, account maintenance, service
requests, check requests, account purchases, investment exchanges, redemptions, and transfers. Heads office marketing and
branding.
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l Pulse Dance Company: Company/Artistic Director –
February 2010 – Present
Heads day-to-day responsibilities, including but not
limited to the design, development, and implementation of strategic plans for the company. Responsible for fundraising, development
of Board of Directors and meeting agendas. Marketing, management, event organization and scheduling from an administrative
standpoint; formulation, choreography and revision from an artistic standpoint.
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UAA Center for Community Engagement and Learning:
Intern Fall 2010 Semester
Responsible for raising awareness and engagement
of department activities. Served as journalist and photographer. Created and maintained department blog, brainstormed promotional
events.
l Alaska Moving Arts Center: Dance Instructor- Sept 2005 – Present
Weekend
position providing children outlets for creativity and physical activity with emphasis on improvisational skills and exercises,
endurance, technique and performance pieces.
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Kinley’s Restaraurant:
Server/Caterer- Jan 2008 – Dec 2010
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Miss America Organization: Miss Alaska 2006- June 2006 – June 2007
Served
as representative of the Miss America “brand,” promoted the organization and its programs, spoke at and hosted
numerous events, volunteered time to local non-profits, secured sponsorships, competed nationally on CMT and participated
in Pageant School: Becoming Miss America television show.
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Eagle River Engineering Services:
Office Manager- Jul 2004 – Dec 2007
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References
l John Norris
KTUU Web Producer
(907)351-8695
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l Cassidy Davis
Tatitlek Shareholder Relations Specialist
(907)230-9397
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l Ron McGee
UAA Professor
(907)786-4184
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Broadcast Demo Reel:
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Writing samples:
- Click here to view news writing sample: "Into the Home of the Homeless."
- Click here to view Arts & Entertainment Press Release.
- Click here for news story: "La Bodega launches Forward."
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Please contact Stephanie directly for more work samples, social media management information
or for letters of reference.
Thank you!