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Stephanie Pairitz

Experience:

2007                  Editor - The Indiana Sierran

  • Coordinate and edit award-winning quarterly newsletter

  • Develop lay-out in conjunction with graphic designer

2004-2005         Founder/Director/Grant Writer - ElkArt DANCE!

  • Create community outreach program to appeal to Elkhart's under-served youth

  • Write successful Genesis Grant proposals

  • Effectively market program to low-income families - program quadrupled in two years  

  • Provide free in-studio dance workshops and performance opportunities for participants

  • Choreograph & coordinate productions for performances within Elkhart Community Schools

  • Dancers annually performed for over 1500 elementary students  

1994-2004         Co-Owner/Director/Instructor - The Studio and The Studio Granger

  • Coordinate promotion and advertising for studio doubling studio growth

  • Create newsletters, programs, and brochures for studios in Elkhart and Granger

  • Set curriculum and train students in pre-ballet, ballet, tap, and jazz

  • Prepare students for dance performances and competitions

  • Choreograph pieces appropriate for students of various ages and abilities

1993-1994         Business Development/Public Relations Specialist - Society Bank

  • Coordinate media relations and gain maximum media exposure

  • Write, edit and publish bi-weekly News, News, News

  • Contribute Elkhart district articles to NewSociety, Society Now and Winning Edge

  • Coordinate contribution requests - research, secure approvals, develop budget

  • Coordinate and arrange special events:  receptions, seminars, dinners, tailgate parties

  • Coordinate "150 Year Anniversary" celebration - open house, media coverage, and special events

1991-1992         Public Relations Intern - William R. Biggs/Gilmore Associates

  • Write articles and press releases

  • Coordinate account and media services, marketing research, and new business development

  • Responsible for editing, and proof-reading ad copy, and all general office duties

1985-87             Entertainer/Cruise Staff - Norwegian Cruise Lines

  • Perform off-Broadway productions of "Barnum," "Caribe Celebrationn" & "Sea Legs Revue"

  • Coordinate and lead shore-excursions, aerobic classes, and other guest activities

Scholarships and Special Honors:

  • Winner - Sophmore Writing Scholarship, IUSB

  • Winner - Miss Elkhart Scholarship, Miss America Scholarship Program

  • 1st Runner-up - Miss Indiana Scholarship, Miss America Scholarship Program

  • Member - Phi Eta Sigma & Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Societies, IUSB

Education:

  • Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary - Master-level courses

  • Indiana University of South Bend, BA in English/Writing