Stefanie Fauth
White Bear Lake
Summary
Seasoned Senior Communications Specialist with a background in crafting and implementing effective communication strategies. Known for skills in crisis management, public relations, and corporate communications that drive positive brand image. Strengths include ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and adapt quickly to changing business environments. Past roles have resulted in engaging and compelling pubblic speaking skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Communications Specialist
Dominium, Inc.
Minneapolis
07.2023 - Current
- Design and manage internal communication initiatives to improve engagement, retention and team collaboration, ensuring clear and effective messaging across departments.
- Produce and edit short-form video content using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro to support training, promotional efforts and internal communications, ensuring high-quality and impactful content.
- Lead project management efforts, streamlining workflows and enhancing process efficiency using Adobe Workfront, ensuring smooth execution of internal communication and event-related tasks.
- Sourced and manage audio/visual equipment to enhance video production quality, ensuring optimal technical execution for internal communications.
- Advise internal partners on effective communication strategies, improving effective information sharing and improving overall employee experience.
- Present to new hires as part of their on-boarding.
- Leading transition between intranet platforms, ensuring a smooth migration and enhancing communication tools for internal teams.
Communications Coordinator
Clare Housing
Minneapolis
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Led public-facing communication campaigns and donor content strategies, building and maintaining relationships with key community members and stakeholders to drive support and engagement.
- Produced video content for educational, promotional and fundraising purposes for diverse audiences.
- Managed social media accounts to promote events, initiatives and community engagement, ensuring consistent messaging and interaction with followers to foster positive relationships.
- Lead website management and improvements utilizing WordPress CMS
Box Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
Lakeshore Players Theatre
White Bear Lake
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Led and managed a 10-person team, overseeing training, procedural updates and coordination of front-of-house operations to ensure smooth execution of live events and customer interactions.
- Supported marketing efforts by contributing to website updates, graphic design and crafting press releases to promote events.
- Cultivated and maintained strong community relationships with patrons and donors, fostering ongoing engagement.
- Managed administrative tasks including bookkeeping and updating inventory management systems, ensuring efficient operations for live events and supporting event logistics.
- Enhanced the use of CRM software (Salesforce) by segmenting audiences for targeted marketing campaigns, HTML programming for email templates.
Content Creator/Social Media
Clergy Stuff
Bloomington
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Wrote content and uploaded it to Clergy Stuff's content management system.
- Post daily on social media sites.
- Wrote, directed, and produced videos to promote Clergy Stuff curriculum.
Live Event Host
Sassy Lassy
Minneapolis
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Hosting game show and trivia while engaging crowds ranging from 50 to 200
- Remembering complicated game rules and running a game while keeping the crowd engaged
Associate Pastor
Redeemer Lutheran Church
White Bear Lake
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Designed and facilitated interactive learning experiences, including curriculum for youth programs, with a focus on creating engaging, dynamic content for diverse audiences.
- Led strategic planning and execution of community engagement initiatives, organizing and overseeing events to strengthen relationships with participants, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for live event experiences, ensuring attendee engagement through interactive elements, presentations, and product showcases.
- Managed and coordinated volunteer teams for large-scale events, fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth execution of all activities during events.
- Presented to audience of 100-200 people two times a week.
Associate Interim Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stillwater
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Designed and facilitated interactive learning experiences, including curriculum for youth programs, with a focus on creating engaging, dynamic content for diverse audiences.
- Supported execution of community engagement initiatives, organizing and overseeing events to strengthen relationships with participants, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Presented to audience of 150-250 people two times a week.
Retail Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
Richfield
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Creating a welcoming environment for customers to have issues resolved and finding solutions for their mobile device needs.
- Three-week sales training with Verizon sales team.
Sales Coordinator
Daktronics, Inc.
Brookings
01.2006 - 09.2008
- Administrative tasks related to sales of LED Displays for large sports venues.
- Supporting sales team with creating quotes, responding to RFPs, securing information from engineering and whatever else was needed to make closing deals possible.
- Sales fulfillment training.
- Travel to sites for sales calls.
Education
Master of Mass Communication - Communications & PR coursework, final project documentary
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.2024
Master of Divinity - Focus on education and people management
Luther Seminary
St. Paul, MN08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages (Spanish)
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.2007
Skills
- Creating engaging presentations using PowerPoint
- Presenting to audiences
- Building relationships with diverse groups of people
- Video production
- Public relations
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Event execution
- Task prioritization
- Relationship building
Timeline
Senior Communications Specialist
Dominium, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Communications Coordinator
Clare Housing
03.2022 - 07.2023
Box Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
Lakeshore Players Theatre
06.2019 - 06.2021
Live Event Host
Sassy Lassy
12.2018 - 03.2020
Content Creator/Social Media
Clergy Stuff
06.2018 - 07.2020
Associate Pastor
Redeemer Lutheran Church
10.2016 - 10.2018
Associate Interim Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
09.2015 - 10.2016
Retail Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
01.2009 - 03.2010
Sales Coordinator
Daktronics, Inc.
01.2006 - 09.2008
Master of Mass Communication - Communications & PR coursework, final project documentary
South Dakota State University
Master of Divinity - Focus on education and people management
Luther Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages (Spanish)
South Dakota State University