Professional Experience Freelance Writer 05/2016 — Present First Quarter Finance

L&T Co.

Weddinc Destination Publications

• Brainstorm and pitch unique blog ideas

• Research topics and events in various markets

• Write short and long form blogs for various clients

• Curate social media copy, engaging readers and businesses

Communications Director Wamego First United Methodist Church 05/2016 — Present

• Develop marketing materials such as brochures, newsletters and flyers

• Design, edit and update the church website, umcwamego.org

• Edit, upload and share video footage from worship services

• Manage all social media channels

Social Media Manager and Content Writer Emporia State University 08/2015 — 03/2016

• Wrote copy for print materials such as billboards and postcards

• Wrote and produced radio advertisements

• Integrated key messages into social media posts

• Developed and executed new projects and ideas with team members

Volunteer Positions Social Media Intern Roma Boots January 2015 - May 2015

Event Planner Union Activities Council Fall 2013 - Fall 2015

PR Chairperson Environmental Club Fall 2014 - Spring 2015

PR Intern SOS, Crisis Services Spring 2014 - Summer 2014

Selected Member Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society Fall 2013 - Spring 2015

Education Emporia State University Bachelor of Science in Communication Emphasis in Public Relations

Taryn Sheppardtarynshepp@gmail.com

tarynsheppard.com

785-307-4763

Find me on social media: @tarynshepp

Tools of the Trade wordpress.com Microsoft Office Photoshop Hootsuite Final Cut Pro

Top Strengths (Strengths Finder 2.0) Positivity, Strategic, Includer