Jenette Sturges
Communications & Marketing Manager at Evanston Public Library- Claim this Profile
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Dana T.
Jenette was an incredible colleague to work with during my time at UIUC. I learned so much from her and definitely improved my personal organization skills and management skills during our time together. She was excellent in working with me, listening to and considering my ideas, and adjusting my personal process as needed. She is very serious about her work and about having a full and growing understanding of Journalism and other topics related to her field. She also has a wonderful sense of humor, and was able to diffuse any tense situation with some gentle words and a solid plan of action.
Dana T.
Jenette was an incredible colleague to work with during my time at UIUC. I learned so much from her and definitely improved my personal organization skills and management skills during our time together. She was excellent in working with me, listening to and considering my ideas, and adjusting my personal process as needed. She is very serious about her work and about having a full and growing understanding of Journalism and other topics related to her field. She also has a wonderful sense of humor, and was able to diffuse any tense situation with some gentle words and a solid plan of action.
Dana T.
Jenette was an incredible colleague to work with during my time at UIUC. I learned so much from her and definitely improved my personal organization skills and management skills during our time together. She was excellent in working with me, listening to and considering my ideas, and adjusting my personal process as needed. She is very serious about her work and about having a full and growing understanding of Journalism and other topics related to her field. She also has a wonderful sense of humor, and was able to diffuse any tense situation with some gentle words and a solid plan of action.
Dana T.
Jenette was an incredible colleague to work with during my time at UIUC. I learned so much from her and definitely improved my personal organization skills and management skills during our time together. She was excellent in working with me, listening to and considering my ideas, and adjusting my personal process as needed. She is very serious about her work and about having a full and growing understanding of Journalism and other topics related to her field. She also has a wonderful sense of humor, and was able to diffuse any tense situation with some gentle words and a solid plan of action.
Credentials
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Hootsuite Platform Certification
Hootsuite -
RYT-200
Yoga Alliance
Experience
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Evanston Public Library
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications & Marketing Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
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Village of Oswego, Illinois
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Engagement Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - Present
Develop and implement communications plans and social marketing strategies across digital and print channels to advance the board’s strategic priorities and engage residents, businesses, and community stakeholders Developed a multi-channel police recruitment campaign that increased minority and female candidates by 38% and 49%, respectively Overhauled the organization’s approach to digital communications, including a new website and emergency notification system Doubled social media and email subscribers Create all external communications, including press releases, newsletters, talking points, brochures, websites, social media, email marketing, and ad buys Show less
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Community Engagement Project Consultant
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Oct 2020 - Present
Work with client organizations to identify and further strategic goals, grow audiences, manage special projects, and develop business practices that maximize performance Develop and implement marketing and community engagement plans Set up digital marketing tools and train organizations on best practices Research, write copy, and design for various projects Work with client organizations to identify and further strategic goals, grow audiences, manage special projects, and develop business practices that maximize performance Develop and implement marketing and community engagement plans Set up digital marketing tools and train organizations on best practices Research, write copy, and design for various projects
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City of Aurora, Illinois
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Aurora, Ill.
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Community Relations Specialist
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2017
Developed internal and external campaigns marketing municipal programs and services for Illinois’ second-largest city Wrote, edited and designed municipal communications including newsletters, resident and event guides, press releases and mayoral statements Built relationships with local media outlets, serve as City spokesperson for publicity events, coordinate and coach staff for interviews, research background information for media inquiries Conductedcampaign research, including formal and informal interviews and surveys Managed social media reputation on Facebook Planned and marketed special events including parades, holiday observances and the farmers market, which doubled new patron attendance figures in two years Performed general administrative tasks, including web and community calendar updates, office management, intern supervision, and division budget monitoring Show less
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Sun-Times News Group
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Aurora, Illinois
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Beacon-News Education and Public Affairs Reporter
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Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Reported on municipal government, including research, writing and multimedia storytelling in video and photography on tight daily deadlines Founded a social media strategy for breaking news, collaborating to grow Facebook and Twitter followers Collaborated on award-winning long-form investigative projects as part of the Sun-Times West investigative team Reported on municipal government, including research, writing and multimedia storytelling in video and photography on tight daily deadlines Founded a social media strategy for breaking news, collaborating to grow Facebook and Twitter followers Collaborated on award-winning long-form investigative projects as part of the Sun-Times West investigative team
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Hanoi Pedagogical University No. 2
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Xuan Hoa, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam
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U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
Promoted U.S. interests by developing and teaching university-level English language and American culture courses in formerly hostile regions Supported English education programming for holidays, special events and rural excursions at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi Promoted U.S. interests by developing and teaching university-level English language and American culture courses in formerly hostile regions Supported English education programming for holidays, special events and rural excursions at the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi
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The Herald Bulletin
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Copy Editing Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
Designed and edited special sections and magazines Coached senior editors in the development of new media strategies and technology Designed and edited special sections and magazines Coached senior editors in the development of new media strategies and technology
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Education
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2011 - 2014
North Central College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Liberal Studies - Ethics and Public Service -
2003 - 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, Religious Studies
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