Diantha Leavitt

Diantha Leavitt

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner

  • Education

    • Idaho State University

      2004 - 2009
      BA Professional Writing

      Activities and Societies: Life Editor: The Bengal, Intern: University Relations, Intern: Idaho State Journal

    • College of Southern Idaho

      2002 - 2004
      Associate of Arts Liberal Arts

      Activities and Societies: "The Tower" - Student Newspaper

    • Southern Utah University

      2011 - 2016
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Professional Communication

      Most of my papers, projects and original research focused on communication with prospective and current students using social media. I also familiarized myself with ad blockers. My capstone project "Circumventing the ad blocking apocalypse" centered on making money on websites despite growing prevelance of ad blockers.

    • University of San Francisco

      2009 - 2009
      Advanced Social Media
  • Experience

    • Idaho State Univeristy

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Intern
    • Idaho State Journal

      Feb 2007 - Aug 2007
      Intern / Freelancer

      Submitted news articles about Pocatello and Idaho State University• Boosted public opinion of Pocatello by producing positive stories about people and events in the community.• Three stories accepted by the Associated Press.• Improved skills of lead writing, and creating smooth, compelling copy.

    • Idaho State University's The Bengal

      Aug 2007 - Dec 2007
      Life Editor

      Managed the Life section of the University paper• Discovered, assigned, edited and wrote interesting stories about student life. Stories designed to increase unity among student body by streamlining events, issues and concerns into one section.• Developed management skills by supervising three reporters.• Increased design skills by drawing up page layout.

    • A New Leaf

      Feb 2008 - Jul 2008
      Communications Assistant

      Assist supervisor in generating funds and positive outlook of A New Leaf• Wrote stories for newsletter, event press releases, and brochures. Newsletter story about foster children increased the number of families interested in Professional Foster Care.• Proofed and assembled internal Crisis Communications, Corporate Identity and Media Guidebook. Guidebook used by more than 30 programs.• Revised and proofed Fact Sheets of various programs.• Helped execute details of events.

    • Barrow Neurological Institute

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2011
      Editorial Assistant/Coordinator II

      Assist editor in fine-tuning academic manuscripts of 30+ neurosurgeons for publication• Compile editor’s changes into complex medical manuscripts.• Communicate with doctors and publishers.• Manage deadlines and manuscripts’ statuses in data base.• In charge of gathering signatures and other information to obtain/grant copyright.

    • Southern Utah University

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Student International Social Media Assistant and Graduate Recruiter

      Encouraged prospective graduate students to become excited about attending SUU through stimulating phone conversations. Directed SUU Chinese student involvement in recruiting Chinese students through Weibo. Designed, implemented, and hosted activities to gather content (pictures and video) of events. Posted content on Chinese social networking sites and used other strategies to gain followers and interest in SUU

    • Townsquare Media

      Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
      Account Executive

      Listened to business leaders’ needs and presented marketing materials consistent with their needs. Traveled the Magic Valley to recruit businesses to buy media (radio and online products) powered by Townsquare Media. Created marketing plans and implemented those plans.

    • Progressive Publishing

      Jan 2015 - May 2018
      Online Content Manager

      Encouraged people to visit our websites via e-newsletters and social media as well as website usability and quality content creation. Analyzed website, e-newsletter and social media performances. Managed creation and distribution of eBooks. Managed interns and online copyeditor(s). Directed flow of content from editors and production staff to copy editors to the websites to the final e-newsletters. Wrote print and digital ad copy as well as video scripts.

    • Self-employed

      May 2019 - now
      • Health and Wellness Writer

        Nov 2022 - now
      • Freelance Blogger

        May 2019 - Mar 2025
    • College of Southern Idaho

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2021
      Financial Aid Advisor
    • The Walker Center

      Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
      Outreach Coordinator
    • Warm Heart Tapping

      Dec 2024 - now
      Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner

      I guide clients past limiting emotions, beliefs, and habits to where they were born to be through clinical EFT (emotional freedom technique). As a certified practitioner through EFT Universe, I use the latest science in psychology, acupressure, and peak performance technologies to help clients heal from traumas and harness the superpower of post-traumatic growth.

  • Licenses & Certifications