Diantha Leavitt

Experience

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  Idaho State Univeristy

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Intern
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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Self-employed

  May 2019 - now

  • Health and Wellness Writer

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Freelance Blogger

    May 2019 - Mar 2025
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  College of Southern Idaho

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2021

  Financial Aid Advisor
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  The Walker Center

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Outreach Coordinator
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  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.