JILLIAN PLANT

Utilizing research, content curation, and program management to uplift changemakers and encourage individuals to better their communities.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Experienced in recycling program management, including budgeting activity, logistics coordination, and grant report writing

Expertise in utilizing Canva, Final Cut Pro X, and Clipchamp to create impactful environmental messages for a variety of audiences

Plans professional events from concept to execution, handling marketing and logistics work with a small team

Deliberately curates digital content informed by social media analytics, current trends, and industry activity

Uses WordPress tools like Beaver Builder to create informative program websites, maintaining as necessary

Completed training in Community Based Social Marketing methodology

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Dual concentrated in Organizational Communication and Communication Science, Analytics and Research Methods
Minored in Leadership of Organizations
Graduated from the Honors College with a 4.0 GPA

Auto-Owners Insurance, Lansing, MI

Drafted internal communications including a blog post, WordPress website, emails, and graphics to enhance understanding of a new policy product and software system
Collaborated on designing the layout of Confluence and OneNote to ensure that communications remained resourceful and easy-to-navigate as our team restructured
Trained department members on editing and maintaining the website as my internship concluded

Michigan State University, Lansing, MI

Incorporated relevant literature into the design of a study on role negotiation; focused on survey questions and hypotheses
Attended team meetings to establish and design research techniques, as well as analyze results●Focusing extensively on each detail of the study, especially within survey questions, to ensure scientific integrity

Michigan Recycling Coalition, Lansing, MI

Coordinates a boat shrink wrap recycling program from start-to-finish, coordinates the hauling and recycling of over 50,000 pounds of material yearly
Grew social media reach for recycling related profiles (for both residential and professional audiences) by 275% and 285%, respectively
Advertises recycling program to businesses and residents via multiple channels, including Mailchimp, social media platforms, and direct outreach
Creates, delivers, and analyzes comprehensive digital communications plans (including written blogs and social media posts) for the MRC and its partners to advance Michigan recycling, utilizing Canva and Google Sheets
Managed grant funds, continuing budget, and grant reporting to ensure program success and accountability