Sierra Wolff
Sierra Marlene Wolff
1102 W Florence Street McHenry, IL 60051
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Prepared to offer superb oral and written communication that will propel corporate mission. Will utilize strong personal experience and writing expertise to advance company’s objectives.
Professional Skills
• Writing and editing
• Public speaking
• Event/Lesson planning
• Communication skills
• Team leadership skills
• Beginner InDesign and Photoshop experience
Work Experience
Editor, Lessiter Media; Brookfield, WI Sept. 2018 – Present
• Writing and editing for Farm Equipment magazine, Rural Lifestyle Dealer and Ag Equipment Intelligence
• Editing and proofreading numerous articles for print and/or digital for up to five publications at a time
• Researching and writing articles for digital and print
• Posting content to Facebook and Twitter as needed. Also assisted with company Instagram
• Assisted in creation of documentary series through interviewing subjects and collecting needed materials
• Communicating with numerous editors and departments for all publications
Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI September 2016-May 2018
• Taught three sections each semester of Introduction to Mass Media and Introduction to Advertising/PR
• Responsible for grading, lesson planning, and facilitating discussions
• Managed and taught approximately 60 undergraduate students per semester
• Providing help/assistance to students when needed
• Communicating with overseeing professor
Staff, Flour Shop, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI Oct 2014-May 2016
• Opening and closing shop and doing prep work
• Managing orders from other units
• Directing associates on creating and delivering orders
• Assisting to train new associates
• Communicating shop needs with management
Sale Associate/Cashier, Wal-Mart; Johnsburg, IL June 2014-Aug 2015
• Stocking merchandise
• Collaborated to execute floor plans
• Responsible for helping to answer phones and assisting customers
• Honed customer service skills
Volunteer Work and Special Training
• Leader/General Volunteer at Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Center 2011-2015
• LINK Crew Leader at Johnsburg High School
• Member of the National Honor Society at Johnsburg High School
• Barn management at various horse farms in Michigan and Illinois
Education
BA, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Journalism and Communication Studies; Milwaukee, WI
• Sum Cum Laude
• Graduated with Honors
MA, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Media Studies; Milwaukee, WI
Sierra Marlene Wolff
1102 W Florence Street McHenry, IL 60051
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Prepared to offer superb oral and written communication that will propel corporate mission. Will utilize strong personal experience and writing expertise to advance company’s objectives.
Professional Skills
• Writing and editing
• Public speaking
• Event/Lesson planning
• Communication skills
• Team leadership skills
• Beginner InDesign and Photoshop experience
Work Experience
Editor, Lessiter Media; Brookfield, WI Sept. 2018 – Present
• Writing and editing for Farm Equipment magazine, Rural Lifestyle Dealer and Ag Equipment Intelligence
• Editing and proofreading numerous articles for print and/or digital for up to five publications at a time
• Researching and writing articles for digital and print
• Posting content to Facebook and Twitter as needed. Also assisted with company Instagram
• Assisted in creation of documentary series through interviewing subjects and collecting needed materials
• Communicating with numerous editors and departments for all publications
Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI September 2016-May 2018
• Taught three sections each semester of Introduction to Mass Media and Introduction to Advertising/PR
• Responsible for grading, lesson planning, and facilitating discussions
• Managed and taught approximately 60 undergraduate students per semester
• Providing help/assistance to students when needed
• Communicating with overseeing professor
Staff, Flour Shop, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; Milwaukee, WI Oct 2014-May 2016
• Opening and closing shop and doing prep work
• Managing orders from other units
• Directing associates on creating and delivering orders
• Assisting to train new associates
• Communicating shop needs with management
Sale Associate/Cashier, Wal-Mart; Johnsburg, IL June 2014-Aug 2015
• Stocking merchandise
• Collaborated to execute floor plans
• Responsible for helping to answer phones and assisting customers
• Honed customer service skills
Volunteer Work and Special Training
• Leader/General Volunteer at Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Center 2011-2015
• LINK Crew Leader at Johnsburg High School
• Member of the National Honor Society at Johnsburg High School
• Barn management at various horse farms in Michigan and Illinois
Education
BA, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Journalism and Communication Studies; Milwaukee, WI
• Sum Cum Laude
• Graduated with Honors
MA, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Media Studies; Milwaukee, WI