Elena Cronick Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

In addition to responsibilities I held as Communications Coordinator, I also trained and supervise a team member. Additionally, I lead weekly creative team meetings with team members and senior management to ensure projects are on track.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• I manage several key aspects of Catholic Extension's Strategic Communications department, including the quarterly magazine, website, and social media. This includes the following:
• writing articles for Extension magazine and the Catholic Extension website. Stories showcase the inspiring people and places that are supported by the donors of Catholic Extension.
• managing the editorial process and coordinating with vendors to develop 44-page quarterly magazines
• managing the distribution of 50,000+ copies of the Extension magazine
• writing social media posts using engaging photos and informative but uplifting writing; boosting high-performing posts
• copyediting and fact-checking materials in articles and videos

Chicago

• Create digital content, including articles, social media posts, and videos that communicates the mission of the organization while being engaging to audiences
• Manage team projects for events and programs
• Copyedit Extension magazine in AP style
• Design print advertisements, flyers, and other graphics using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Manage finances within the Strategic Communications department, including contracts and invoices with vendors

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• I helped the digital marketing team promote products and engage with audiences on digital platforms by carrying out the following responsibilities:
• edit descriptive content of products to improve SEO and to ensure correct use of facts and grammar
• select and organize appropriate content from existing products to be published on websites and social media
• track and organize data across several platforms into accessible spreadsheets
• design documents and images using Microsoft Word and Photoshop

East Lansing Michigan

• agnès films (agnesfilm.com) is a digital publication that supports women and feminist filmmakers. In this role I performed the following tasks:
• edit and fact-check articles
• arrange text and photos of articles in Wordpress
• communicate with media outlets
• establish and organize the publication's Google Drive
• manage requests for collaboration from filmmakers and writers

Okemos, Michigan

• At Red Cedar, I was part of team that specializes in software for educators and larger education systems. In this position, I did the following:
• began and maintained a blog detailing technical aspects, interface design functions, and additional benefits of the software product Stepwell (find at stepwell.tech/blog)
• interviewed subject matter experts and researched technical aspects of software to provide the most accurate and relevant information for the targeted audience
• participated in and contributed to business team meetings to stay up-to-date with new developments that pertained to the blog
• create and maintain schedule for publishing content for entire team
• conduct usability testing and user journey mapping

East Lansing, Michigan

• As a student intern, I assisted the communications manager at MSU Human Resources by carrying out the following responsibilities:
• write informative and relevant blog posts on sourcelive.wordpress.com for an audience of 11,000 MSU faculty and staff; topics include internal training guides, community events and news, staff interviews, award.
• use Adobe Suite to design graphic elements, update forms, and edit images
• monitor and write content for Facebook and Twitter
• edit written communications for correct use of grammar and AP style
• create videos using Camtasia Studio 8, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro

East Lansing, Michigan

• I began as a copy editor at The State News before being promoted to copy chief. As the copy chief, I performed the following tasks:
• edit all articles printed in The State News, published Monday–Friday, and some online content, for correct grammar and use of AP and State News style
• prioritize tasks and stories to meet deadlines
• write training documents for future copy editors and copy chiefs
• communicate with editors, reporters, and designers to ensure accuracy of facts
• supervise four copy editors

East Lansing, Michigan

Delivered Outstanding Spartan Experience, of course (DOSE!);Provide customer service with friendly demeanor and anticipation of needs;Cashiered;Stock products and prepare food items;Cleaning and closing duties