Top Talent like Stefanie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Stefanie Schroeder

PR and Communications Specialist • Knoxville, TN, US
MailChimp
Canva
AI
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Communications Professional | Brand Builder and Strategist | Content Creator
Proactive, hands-on PR & Communications Leader with a passion for storytelling and writing; known for insisting on high standards, diving deep into details, and easily managing competing priorities. Provides strategic communication counsel to cross-functional partners on a wide range of complex topics while executing on employee communications, programs, and experiences. Highly skilled in developing relevant and timely content that educates and engages a workforce on a company’s mission and strategic priorities and inspires team to do their best work every day. Brings fresh ideas and candid feedback, and excels at working collaboratively with high-level executives and diverse and remote teammates. Open to a variety of industries, including retail, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and ecommerce. CORE COMPETENCIES: Leadership • Public Relations • Message Strategy & Development • Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills • Editing • Budgeting • PR Agency Management • Internal Communications Strategy • Corporate Communications • Crisis Communications • Change Communications • Executive Communications • Employee Engagement • Employee Communications • HR Communications • Issues Management • External Communications • Reputation Management • Media Relations • Communications Metrics • Program Development & Management • Project Management • Internal Client Management • Relationship Development • Cross-functional Collaboration • Influencing Skills • Interpersonal Relations • Event Planning • Social Media • Speech Writing • Public Speaking • Newsletters • Press Releases • AP Style SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: MS Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Outlook. Specializes in formulating and implementing the highest-performing tactics that generate the largest amount of engagement, visibility and revenue. Proven track record in for-profit, association, education and non-profit sectors alike. Proven ability to build partnerships, lead cross-functional teams and execute projects aligned with business goals.

Work History

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Creative Copywriter

Stefanie S. CreativeSuccessfully launched a sole proprietorship covering public relations, marketing, and copywriting responsibilities. Tasks included writing internal newsletters, email funnels, lead magnets, executive communications, intranet and microsite articles, social media content, annual reports, video scripts, marketing collateral, press kits, executive profiles, bios, and website content.
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Director Of Communications

Currey Ingram AcademyAug 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosStrategically directed all components of local and national communications & marketing strategy to increase audience exposure and school enrollment, including advertising, media relations, social media, collateral direction and design, video content, website content, and brand messaging.
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Public Relations Director

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2020 - Aug 2021 • 9 mosSkillfully managed all components of public relations strategy for a portfolio of 60+ products and authors annually, including pitching process, media list, custom press materials, media coverage, and brand alignment.
H

Public Relations Manager

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2016 - Nov 2020 • 4 yrsEnergetic, boots-on-the-ground leader for the Public Relations Department. Excelled in program management of critical functions such as media tours, corporate communications, and PR Campaigns.
H

Senior Publicist

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2013 - Nov 2017 • 4 yrsUtilized a vast network of hundreds of producers, editors, book reviewers, bloggers, and podcasters to strategically align each project with premium engagements that guarantee maximum buzz and revenue generation.
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Communications Manager

United Way of Greater NashvilleDec 2011 - Nov 2014 • 3 yrsCommandeered all media relations activity with a tenacity derived from the commitment to increase exposure of United Way's events and activities to raise money for the stellar partner organizations providing a hand up to the community.
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Public Relations Manager

Academy of General DentistryDec 2009 - Nov 2012 • 3 yrsSupervised and developed all public relations programs, including national media placement, annual membership press program, and dental health promotions, resulting in more than 230M media impressions.
A

Public Relations Coordinator

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2010 • 5 yrsCreated, produced, distributed, and monitored media relations material that supported national and local constituent programs.
A

Media Relations Specialist

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2006 • 1 yrLeveraged technical competency to reduce cost, increase accessibility, and improve quality of the AGD’s quarterly media newsletter by upgrading it to an electronic format.

Education

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Kent State University

BS | Bachelor of Science, Public Relations2001 - 2005
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American School of Milan

1996 - 1999

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Senior Communications Professional | Brand Builder and Strategist | Content Creator
Proactive, hands-on PR & Communications Leader with a passion for storytelling and writing; known for insisting on high standards, diving deep into details, and easily managing competing priorities. Provides strategic communication counsel to cross-functional partners on a wide range of complex topics while executing on employee communications, programs, and experiences. Highly skilled in developing relevant and timely content that educates and engages a workforce on a company’s mission and strategic priorities and inspires team to do their best work every day. Brings fresh ideas and candid feedback, and excels at working collaboratively with high-level executives and diverse and remote teammates. Open to a variety of industries, including retail, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and ecommerce. CORE COMPETENCIES: Leadership • Public Relations • Message Strategy & Development • Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills • Editing • Budgeting • PR Agency Management • Internal Communications Strategy • Corporate Communications • Crisis Communications • Change Communications • Executive Communications • Employee Engagement • Employee Communications • HR Communications • Issues Management • External Communications • Reputation Management • Media Relations • Communications Metrics • Program Development & Management • Project Management • Internal Client Management • Relationship Development • Cross-functional Collaboration • Influencing Skills • Interpersonal Relations • Event Planning • Social Media • Speech Writing • Public Speaking • Newsletters • Press Releases • AP Style SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: MS Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Outlook. Specializes in formulating and implementing the highest-performing tactics that generate the largest amount of engagement, visibility and revenue. Proven track record in for-profit, association, education and non-profit sectors alike. Proven ability to build partnerships, lead cross-functional teams and execute projects aligned with business goals.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Stefanie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Stefanie Schroeder

PR and Communications Specialist • Knoxville, TN, US
MailChimp
Canva
AI
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Creative Copywriter

Stefanie S. CreativeSuccessfully launched a sole proprietorship covering public relations, marketing, and copywriting responsibilities. Tasks included writing internal newsletters, email funnels, lead magnets, executive communications, intranet and microsite articles, social media content, annual reports, video scripts, marketing collateral, press kits, executive profiles, bios, and website content.
C

Director Of Communications

Currey Ingram AcademyAug 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosStrategically directed all components of local and national communications & marketing strategy to increase audience exposure and school enrollment, including advertising, media relations, social media, collateral direction and design, video content, website content, and brand messaging.
H

Public Relations Director

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2020 - Aug 2021 • 9 mosSkillfully managed all components of public relations strategy for a portfolio of 60+ products and authors annually, including pitching process, media list, custom press materials, media coverage, and brand alignment.
H

Public Relations Manager

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2016 - Nov 2020 • 4 yrsEnergetic, boots-on-the-ground leader for the Public Relations Department. Excelled in program management of critical functions such as media tours, corporate communications, and PR Campaigns.
H

Senior Publicist

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2013 - Nov 2017 • 4 yrsUtilized a vast network of hundreds of producers, editors, book reviewers, bloggers, and podcasters to strategically align each project with premium engagements that guarantee maximum buzz and revenue generation.
U

Communications Manager

United Way of Greater NashvilleDec 2011 - Nov 2014 • 3 yrsCommandeered all media relations activity with a tenacity derived from the commitment to increase exposure of United Way's events and activities to raise money for the stellar partner organizations providing a hand up to the community.
A

Public Relations Manager

Academy of General DentistryDec 2009 - Nov 2012 • 3 yrsSupervised and developed all public relations programs, including national media placement, annual membership press program, and dental health promotions, resulting in more than 230M media impressions.
A

Public Relations Coordinator

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2010 • 5 yrsCreated, produced, distributed, and monitored media relations material that supported national and local constituent programs.
A

Media Relations Specialist

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2006 • 1 yrLeveraged technical competency to reduce cost, increase accessibility, and improve quality of the AGD’s quarterly media newsletter by upgrading it to an electronic format.

Education

K

Kent State University

BS | Bachelor of Science, Public Relations2001 - 2005
A

American School of Milan

1996 - 1999

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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