Stephanie Spencer, M.A.
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Sara (Wight) Semborski
Stephanie is gifted at narrative, being able to ask the right questions and actively listens to uncover the big idea. She’s witty, clever, and a resource of knowledge. She’s great at strategic framing and communicating ideas in creative and compelling ways. She not only can draw out the story in narrative however also does this with people. She adds so much to the culture of an organization. She’s great at identifying others strengths and genuinely wants others to succeed. Stephanie is an absolutely joy to work with and collaborating with her while at Ignite 360 is truly one of the best parts of my job!
Irene T.
As important as a new product or communication idea itself is how the story gets told in the work environment. Cross-functional teams work months, even years, to bring new ideas to market. Connecting team members to each other - and to the actual humans you are designing for – can make or break your idea’s potential. Through story construct, language and visuals, Stephanie transforms insights into a recognizable human story – making all the difference in whether these important learnings stick with your teams, in how this story travels through your hallways and your development processes, and ultimately in how the consumer feels about the tone of your brand, or the product you eventually launch. Stephanie’s contributions truly change the level of work and the outcomes – I’ve often shared with her that the transformation feels like magic. On top of that, Stephanie is naturally collaborative and an absolute joy to work with!
Sara (Wight) Semborski
Stephanie is gifted at narrative, being able to ask the right questions and actively listens to uncover the big idea. She’s witty, clever, and a resource of knowledge. She’s great at strategic framing and communicating ideas in creative and compelling ways. She not only can draw out the story in narrative however also does this with people. She adds so much to the culture of an organization. She’s great at identifying others strengths and genuinely wants others to succeed. Stephanie is an absolutely joy to work with and collaborating with her while at Ignite 360 is truly one of the best parts of my job!
Irene T.
As important as a new product or communication idea itself is how the story gets told in the work environment. Cross-functional teams work months, even years, to bring new ideas to market. Connecting team members to each other - and to the actual humans you are designing for – can make or break your idea’s potential. Through story construct, language and visuals, Stephanie transforms insights into a recognizable human story – making all the difference in whether these important learnings stick with your teams, in how this story travels through your hallways and your development processes, and ultimately in how the consumer feels about the tone of your brand, or the product you eventually launch. Stephanie’s contributions truly change the level of work and the outcomes – I’ve often shared with her that the transformation feels like magic. On top of that, Stephanie is naturally collaborative and an absolute joy to work with!
Sara (Wight) Semborski
Stephanie is gifted at narrative, being able to ask the right questions and actively listens to uncover the big idea. She’s witty, clever, and a resource of knowledge. She’s great at strategic framing and communicating ideas in creative and compelling ways. She not only can draw out the story in narrative however also does this with people. She adds so much to the culture of an organization. She’s great at identifying others strengths and genuinely wants others to succeed. Stephanie is an absolutely joy to work with and collaborating with her while at Ignite 360 is truly one of the best parts of my job!
Irene T.
As important as a new product or communication idea itself is how the story gets told in the work environment. Cross-functional teams work months, even years, to bring new ideas to market. Connecting team members to each other - and to the actual humans you are designing for – can make or break your idea’s potential. Through story construct, language and visuals, Stephanie transforms insights into a recognizable human story – making all the difference in whether these important learnings stick with your teams, in how this story travels through your hallways and your development processes, and ultimately in how the consumer feels about the tone of your brand, or the product you eventually launch. Stephanie’s contributions truly change the level of work and the outcomes – I’ve often shared with her that the transformation feels like magic. On top of that, Stephanie is naturally collaborative and an absolute joy to work with!
Sara (Wight) Semborski
Stephanie is gifted at narrative, being able to ask the right questions and actively listens to uncover the big idea. She’s witty, clever, and a resource of knowledge. She’s great at strategic framing and communicating ideas in creative and compelling ways. She not only can draw out the story in narrative however also does this with people. She adds so much to the culture of an organization. She’s great at identifying others strengths and genuinely wants others to succeed. Stephanie is an absolutely joy to work with and collaborating with her while at Ignite 360 is truly one of the best parts of my job!
Irene T.
As important as a new product or communication idea itself is how the story gets told in the work environment. Cross-functional teams work months, even years, to bring new ideas to market. Connecting team members to each other - and to the actual humans you are designing for – can make or break your idea’s potential. Through story construct, language and visuals, Stephanie transforms insights into a recognizable human story – making all the difference in whether these important learnings stick with your teams, in how this story travels through your hallways and your development processes, and ultimately in how the consumer feels about the tone of your brand, or the product you eventually launch. Stephanie’s contributions truly change the level of work and the outcomes – I’ve often shared with her that the transformation feels like magic. On top of that, Stephanie is naturally collaborative and an absolute joy to work with!
Experience
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Ignite 360
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director of Story and Training
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Mar 2023 - Present
Lead internal and external business teams on best-in-class approaches to story. Design, develop, and promote essential revenue-generating training services. Transform insights and strategy research into compelling narratives for clients across a wide-range of industries.
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Senior Communication Designer
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2023
Transform insights and strategy research into compelling narratives for clients across a wide-range of industries. Responsible for creating story-driven communications including pitch decks, proposals, training materials, and deliverables as well as company website and social media presence.
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Full-time Parent
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May 2006 - Dec 2010
Took time off from my professional career to parent my kids. Took time off from my professional career to parent my kids.
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University of California, Berkeley
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Prospect Researcher
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2006
Supported fundraising efforts by identifying prospective donors whose philanthropic interests matched the University’s priorities and initiatives. Provided detailed research and analysis to help gift officers coordinate their communications and collaborations with prospective donors. Supported fundraising efforts by identifying prospective donors whose philanthropic interests matched the University’s priorities and initiatives. Provided detailed research and analysis to help gift officers coordinate their communications and collaborations with prospective donors.
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Morgan Stanley
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Intelligence Researcher
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Aug 2001 - Aug 2005
Conducted in-depth interviews with high profile analysts, traders, and portfolio managers of Morgan Stanley’s corporate clients as part of a client intelligence research initiative. The initiative grew into a critical aspect of the firm's internal evaluation process and product development pipeline. Conducted in-depth interviews with high profile analysts, traders, and portfolio managers of Morgan Stanley’s corporate clients as part of a client intelligence research initiative. The initiative grew into a critical aspect of the firm's internal evaluation process and product development pipeline.
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Columbia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Arts and Culture Researcher
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Sep 2003 - Sep 2004
Research Center for Arts and Culture, Columbia University. Conceived of and lead original research for the first-ever, systematic investigation of the storyteller’s role in America. Identified the historic moment when knowledge management collided with storytelling for business purposes. Research Center for Arts and Culture, Columbia University. Conceived of and lead original research for the first-ever, systematic investigation of the storyteller’s role in America. Identified the historic moment when knowledge management collided with storytelling for business purposes.
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Princeton University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Arts and Cultural Policy Researcher
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Oct 2000 - Feb 2003
Princeton University Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies. Researched the role that arts conferences play in advancing cultural policy and surveyed the landscape of leadership initiatives & production of new works. Clients included: TDF, Americans for the Arts, NASAA. Princeton University Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies. Researched the role that arts conferences play in advancing cultural policy and surveyed the landscape of leadership initiatives & production of new works. Clients included: TDF, Americans for the Arts, NASAA.
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The Museum of Modern Art
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Coordinator
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Jul 1999 - Sep 2000
Co-launched MoMA’s Online Store. Devised marketing strategy that increased sales by 430%. Co-launched MoMA’s Online Store. Devised marketing strategy that increased sales by 430%.
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The Jungle Theater
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Outreach Manager and Box Office Manager
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Jul 1996 - Aug 1997
Project managed the Audience Diversification Project, Access to the Theater Program for the Deaf or Visually Impaired, and School Matinée Program while also managing the box office staff. Project managed the Audience Diversification Project, Access to the Theater Program for the Deaf or Visually Impaired, and School Matinée Program while also managing the box office staff.
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Education
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1997 - 1999
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master’s Degree, Arts Administration -
1990 - 1994
Grinnell College
BA, English Literature
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