Resume | Claire Wagner

Claire Wagner, PCM, CDMP

JOB EXPERIENCE

Multimedia Specialist and Marketing Coordinator | The Baby Fold (May 2021-Present)

Designs over 250 graphic projects annually for The Baby Fold, including event signage, billboards, magazine advertisements, website graphics, videos, infographics, and more
Creates appeals, infographics, and sponsorship brochures generating over $271,716 in net donations in Fiscal Year 23
Documents event coverage throughout 12 programs and 13 events as an on-site photographer and journalist
Tracks spreadsheets and organizes data for roughly 780 clients and 2,500 donors every year
Manages agency website and tracks Google Analytics data, optimizes SEO and on-page accessibility

Freelance Graphic Designer | (May 2021 - Present)

Manages several contract clients as needed, preparing all sorts of materials from wedding signage to informational brochures and competitive E-Sports lineups
Creates stunning visual work in a timely manner, clearly communicating deadlines and price quotes to clients

Graphic Designer | Illinois State University Housing Services, (June 2020-May 2021)

Created professional-level graphics to represent Illinois State University
Collaborated with other students to create videos, social media campaigns, and promotions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Bloomington-Normal Junior Chamber Community Vice President (January 2024 - Present)

Coordinates Jaycees events such as the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, TOYP Awards Celebrations, and more
Attracts and retains sponsorships and connections within the community
Designs and promotes Meta ads for membership recruitment and engagement
Attends a variety of volunteer events to benefit the Bloomington-Normal community as well as monthly meetings
to plan future events

103.3 WZND Fuzed Radio, Normal, IL (Fall 2018 - May 2021)

Multimedia Director (April 2020 - May 2021)

Designed and illustrated graphics and assorted media to promote WZND and clients
Trained a team of interns to utilize Adobe products like Photoshop, Illustrator, and WordPress
Managed and oversaw all wznd.com website operations and analytics reports

Social Media Assistant Director (Fall 2018 – April 2020)

Lead content creation for social media on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
Directed a team of interns to post trending media and maintain promotional client orders

Vidette Newspaper, Illinois State University, Normal, IL (Winter 2017-Spring 2020)

Photographer (Winter 2017-Fall 2018)

Published photos in multiple papers for professional student profiles, feature event photography, and community-related activities

Comic Artist (Fall 2018 - Spring 2020)

Quell Foundation Junior Executive Board, Communication Committee, Falmouth, MA (Spring 2019-Fall 2020)

Nationally represented the organization’s goal of ending stigma around mental illness
Successfully networked with professionals to fundraise for events and scholarships

Marketing Intern, Darien Chamber of Commerce, Darien, IL (2016- 2017)

Visited lapsed members to secure renewals and cold call on prospective new members
Provided registration help, social media outreach and special event assistance as needed

SKILLS

AWARDS AND HONORS

International Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Finalist - Best Station Use of New Media in Social Media, WZND Radio, 2020

1st place winner, Adobe Creative Jam, Illinois State University, 2019

Illinois College Press Association Award for Excellence, 2nd Place Cartoon, Comic strip or Panel, 2018

Quell Foundation Fighter Scholarship, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

International Torrance Legacy Creativity Award, 1st Prize, 13-16 Photography Division/Visual Arts, 2016

EDUCATION

Certified Digital Marketing Professional, Digital Marketing Institute, 2023

Professional Certified Marketer, Association of Marketing Professionals, 2023

Illinois State University, College of Communications, Interactive Media Major, Graphic Communications Minor, Class of 2021