C OURTNEY S TIEHL

EDUCATION

Indianapolis http://courtneystiehl.com cnstiehl@gmail.com

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. Majors: Journalism specializing in Public Relations, Communication and Culture

August 2012 Major GPA: 3.82/4.0

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Publicist/Photographer, Bohlsen Group, Indianapolis August 2012 Present Serve as project lead and develop and execute strategic communications plans on corporate accounts. Gain media coverage by building tailored press lists and writing and distributing newsworthy releases. Leverage online presences by training clients, maintaining social platforms and prioritizing engagement. Shoot high-quality photos for clients with a creative eye for communicating a brand visually. Campus Style Guru, College Fashionista, Bloomington, Ind. May 2012 August 2012 Blogged for style advice column on college campus trends for national website. Created brand awareness and engaged with readers using Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. Composed, edited and processed street-style photographs of students approached on campus. International Reporter, Journalism International Reporting Program, Tokyo, Japan March 2012 Reported on international issues in Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan, with select group of students. Earned Hutton Honors College International Experiences Program Scholarship for work. Researched and analyzed global media. Communications Director, PRSSA Bateman Competition, Bloomington, Ind. November 2011 March 2012 Selected for five-member team to represent The Beth Wood Chapter of PRSSA at Indiana University for national case study competition. Researched, planned, implemented and evaluated public relations childhood obesity campaign. Planned events, utilized media channels and branded campaign elements to reach campaign objectives. Arts Reporter, Indiana Daily Student, Bloomington, Ind. October 2011 April 2012 Pitched original story ideas to arts desk. Strengthened news writing skills according to Associated Press style while under strict deadlines. Worked with editors to achieve desired final product. Public Relations Intern, Middle Way House, Bloomington, Ind. September 2011 December 2011 Managed nonprofit organization's Twitter account and Facebook page. Designed and wrote four-page newsletter sent to 3,492 donors. Practiced media relations skills by ensuring space for PSAs and editorials in local media outlets. Editorial Intern, Current Publishing, Carmel, Ind. May 2011 August 2011 Wrote and edited three articles for publication each week in Associated Press style. Increased outreach skills by contacting community members and networking at community events. Created and wrote health column on veganism that attracted strong following.

COMMUNITY ACTIVISM
On-Scene Advocate, Middle Way House, Bloomington, Ind. September 2011 July 2012 Committed to 15-hour weekly on-call shifts at nonprofit shelter to assist sexual assault survivors at Bloomington Hospital or by phone. Advocated on behalf of survivors to ensure medical personnel and police officers followed proper protocol. Earned position by working 150 hours at shelter previous year as Crisis Liner.