Zane Landin

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Strategic Storyteller and Public Relations Imagineer Serving as a Purposeful Change Agent to Manifest Personal, Institutional and Transformational Change

I am a strategic storyteller and public relations imagineer leading as a purposeful change agent to manifest personal, institutional and transformational change. I am passionate about mental health access, disability rights and diversity and inclusion. I am the founder and CEO of PositiveVibes Magazine, which is a digital magazine advocating for an equal world for mental health. I have completed several internships in public relations, marketing, journalism, diversity and inclusion, customer relations and public policy at places like General Motors, USAID, and NASA. I am dedicated to creating an equitable world with the power of building community through empowering and inspirational stories.

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Work History

Universe Public Engagement Intern

NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Assist with the creation of mission or thematic products such as the coordination of development of artwork, writing of copy, etc. - As needed, assist with events and product dissemination (may include packing and shipping of materials, printing and storing of physical products, assist with inventory and maintenance of storage). - Uploads information to websites and contributes to posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms - Work with Universe Public Engagement team to brainstorm new content or product ideas or messaging campaigns. - Assist with stakeholder engagement and maintaining customer relationships. - Researches industry best practices and provides ongoing improvements to public engagement programs and products. - Attends project meetings regularly and reports out on efforts and/or communications news. - Assist with the collection of metrics and other reporting information, assist with development of various reports. - Communicate regularly with all stakeholders including weekly significant events, monthly reports and annual reviews including gathering metrics and reporting on project milestones, program impacts and makes informed suggestions for improvements.

Policy Analysis and Communications Intern

United States Agency on International Development- Conduct analysis of comparable policies utilized by other bilateral and multilateral donors. - Draft and produce briefing documents and materials for policy revision working group members. - Support policy-revisions and consultations with internal and external stakeholders.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

PositiveVibes Magazine- Support and lead efforts for the production and development of the magazine - Manage the Instagram and LinkedIn accounts - Create engaging content for social media - Create and oversee operations e.g. WordPress website - Conduct marketing and public relations efforts and build engaging campaigns - Serve as the editor-in-chief looking over articles from writers. - Produce written content for the magazine - Host the podcast series

Social Media and Public Relations Development Intern

Accessible FestivalsApr 2021 - Aug 2021 • 4 mos- Created and curated social media content - Planned the monthly social media content calendar in advance - Posted social media content 1-2 times a week about blog posts, media appearances, company updates, resource guides, disability awareness, mythbusters, accessible practices, etc. - Posted on the Instagram story regularly. - Wrote a blog post bi-weekly about accessibility, disability issues, event planning, wellness, diversity, inclusivity, etc. - Worked closely with the Executive Director to determine what topics to write about. - Advertised new blog postings on social media. - Researched media outlets (blogs, magazines, podcasts, radio shows, and newspapers) that specialize in disability advocacy e.g. ABILITY magazine, New Mobility Magazine, etc. - Pitched Accessible Festivals to these media outlets to see if they would be interested in featuring the organization.

Global Communications and Brand Intern

General MotorsJun 2021 - Aug 2021 • 2 mos- Wrote, edited, and published 5+ stories internally on GMs company database and externally on GM.com. - Collaborated and contributed to social media, community relations, and marketing communications teams. - Led 5+ marketing communications campaigns on advertising, internal communications, and social media.

Policy and Advocacy Intern

National Council on Independent LivingJan 2021 - Jun 2021 • 5 mos- Worked closely with the Policy Analyst researching and coordinating policy-related projects. - Wrote an Op-Ed on disability cultural centers, which was published in their Advocacy Monitor News. - Participated in the ADA/civil rights, mental health, housing, and voting rights subcommittees.

Education

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Public Relations Sep 2018 - May 2022

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