Jena Kleindl Email & Phone Number

Freeport, Il, Us

▪ Lead a group of 40 teenagers on an international summer program▪ Ensure participant safety and security by enforcing company policies▪ Collaborate closely with co-leaders to foster a positive and cohesive group dynamic▪ Adapt plans to create an engaging, memorable experience for partipants

Freeport, Illinois, United States

▪️ Develop a cutting-edge media program to provide students a holistic understanding of media communication which leads students to earn up to 5 transferrable college credits and three industry certifications from YouScience▪️ Consistently earns overall exemplary ratings from administrators based on the Danielson model of evaluation, reflecting dedication to instructional excellence, student engagement, and professional growth.▪️ Coach the regional award-winning speech team, mentoring students to excel in oratory skills, critical thinking, and performance, resulting in numerous accolades and recognition.▪️ Advise the National Honor Society chapter, fostering a culture of academic excellence, community service, and character and leadership development among high-achieving students.

Freeport, Illinois, United States

◾ Produced two to three hyper-local newspaper and digital stories per month◾ Collaborated with community leaders and newsmakers to identify future stories

Rockford, Illinois, United States

▪ Produced the 815 Live podcast- the only local TV news podcast in the Rockford-area with more than 2,000 lifetime downloads▪ Created compelling digital stories that garnered more than 40,000 online interactions▪ Arranged TV coverage of around 10-15 unique stories per day▪ Produced the 5 p.m. show broadcasted to more than 170,000 homes▪ Developed and maintained contacts with community and area news sources to uncover stories that matter to our consumers

Greater Milwaukee Area

▪ Mentored 10 student journalists who later went on to work in Top 30 TV markets and national publications▪ Served as the lead journalist in the news department of 20 student journalists▪ Manage three social media accounts with a following of 2,000▪ Coordinated with four Milwaukee-area journalists to connect with student journalists

Milwaukee, Wi

▪ Collaborated with student reporters, editors, and other publications to create compelling stories▪ Developed Milwaukee-area sources for the education and general assignment beat▪ Pitched and produced powerful, engaging content for a mid-size market ▪ Analyzed data sets to understand large-scale community issues

Greater Milwaukee Area

▪ Coordinate event planning logistics for three events each month that attracted 50+ attendees from a building of 500 students▪ Designed a variety of educational programming and training including areas like health prevention and racial bias▪ Co-supervised 12 student staff members▪ Maintained a 12-hour on-call rotation calendar for a staff of 12

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

▪ Mediated roommate and suitemate conflicts▪ Planned events targeted at the current needs of a student population▪ Maintained a $500 yearly budget in accordance with a larger University Housing budget▪ Built strong, healthy, and engaged communities within University Housing▪ Ensured a high level of safety and security within the residence halls

▪ Produced weekly videos under a tight deadline to promote our company's goals▪ Distributed videos across multiple digital and social media platforms▪ Edited video and audio with Adobe Creative Suite and Animoto▪ Used Adobe Photoshop to align content with our company's branding practices

Milwaukee, Wi

▪ Produced promotional and informational content for CPaRC social media▪ Wrote daily blog posts focused on career development▪ Managed a daily blog using WordPress and Photoshop software▪ Created a survey for recently graduated students to evaluate career readiness ▪ Assisted in the transition to a new job platform site.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Science Education

Secondary Education And Teaching, 3.9

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International/Global Studies, Junior

Activities and Societies: Panther Activities Committee (Event Coordinator), Sandburg West Activities Team (Business Manager), The UWM Post.

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Illinois State Scholar, Thespians, Symphonic Band, Varsity Choir