Taija Sparkman Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Create, implement, and teach curricula for multiple children

Manage schedule, remote learning, childcare and meals during COVID-19 pandemic

Create content for print and web communication vehiclesEdit copy on print and web materialsProof marketing materials to ensure brand image is consistent

Encourage community engagement within the online homeschool communityAdvocate for the needs of the community's homeschooling moms

Create and manage communications for a multi-site church Create and implement communications strategyOversee digital, graphic, and video contentProvide guidance to media directorWrite weekly scripts for live and video announcementsMaintain websiteManage social media accountsBrainstorm ideas for creative elements during servicesCollaborate with other team members to produce marketing material

Des Plaines, Illinois

Oversaw various production roles during weekend services to ensure services run smoothlySet up and shut down production and worship equipment prior to and following all services

Des Plaines, Il

Wrote and performed spoken wordBrainstormed ideas for creative elements during servicesCollaborated with other team members to produce marketing material

Des Plaines, Il

Managed and organized community and study groups at The Bridge Acted as a liaison for our parent playgroupAssisted members and attendees with joining community groups

Des Plaines, Il

Designed and organized the yearbookMaintained websitePosted to social media as necessaryTransitioned website from previous platform to WordPress

Interviewed Intuit staff and customers for monthly ProAdvisor Spotlight articleReported important and relevant information to the accounting profession through electronic and print media

Deerfield, Il

Ghost-wrote and edited content for the client newsletterProvided support for company website and online client resource centerAssisted in the development and maintenance of social media strategyMonitored daily social media activity of competitors and industryProvided communications and marketing support for attracting and retaining clients

Arlington Heights, Il

Reported important and relevant information to the accounting profession through electronic and print media

Decatur, Illinois

Provided communication support for the facility through the creation and maintenance of print and electronic communications

Wamego, Kansas

Provided communication support for the Wamego, Kansas, Jacksonville, Florida, and Waco, Texas facilities through the creation and maintenance of print and electronic communications

Peoria, Illinois; East Peoria, Illinois, Aurora, Illinois

Provided support to facility communicators at several locationsPlanned, scheduled and assisted in the coordination of several employee eventsSelected by management to fulfill the Communications Rep duties during a five-month search for a full-time candidateCreated and managed content for the division website and newsletters

Peoria, Illinois

Interviewed Bradley Alumnus News Anchor from California who reported on ‘07 California wildfires Interviewed current students, faculty and alumni for magazine articles

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications-Journalism

Activities and Societies: Anaga Bradley's Yearbook, Black Student Alliance, Bradley Hilltopics

Graduate Certificate, Internet Marketing

Minor, Business Administration

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Creative Writing, Best Buddies