Maria Pickerill

Experience

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  Ohio Senate

  May 2019 - Jan 2021

  -Managed constituent calls and emails, engaging with a diverse range of individuals.-Administered constituent messages and contacts using the Constituent Resource Management system.-Produced commendations, newsletters, and press releases for the office.

  • Acting Legislative Aide

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Senate Page

    May 2019 - Jul 2020
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  Patient Safety, Inc.

  May 2020 - Jul 2022

  Marketing And Public Relations Intern

  -Developed a bi-monthly Newsletter from scratch.-Authored regular blogs for the company's website.-Designed graphics for the website, newsletter, blogs, and customer emails.-Managed social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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  Emory & Henry College

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Marketing Intern

  -Developed content for the college's social media accounts and website.-Created content for the college’s website, specifically its outdoor page.-Drafted blogs for the college's website.-Wrote a journalistic article posted on the College's website and distributed to news organizations.

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  Capital University

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Leadership Intern

  -Planned and co-taught LEAD, a six-week leadership course offered to up-and-coming student leaders at Capital University-Developed content about the LEAD class and Capital's annual Leadership Conference to be shared on social channels.-Assisted with the planning of Capital's annual Leadership Conference.-Assisted with the planning of Leadership pop-up events around campus

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  Montana Conservation Corps

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Conservation Fellow

  -Utilized hand tools to provide trail maintenance, as well as retreading and rerouting trails, building water bars, and clearing brush.-Drafted social media posts for Salmon-Challis National Forest’s social media accounts.-Wrote an article for MCC's "Pathway'" newsletter and their website.-Observed and assisted Public Information Officers in staff information sites and ran a trap line for the Moose Fire

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  Ohio Department of Natural Resources

  Oct 2022 - now

  Public Information Specialist

  -Assists with the development of public information programs and represents the Division of Forestry in a liaison capacity. -Produces and disseminates impactful newsletters, articles, and fact sheets.-Works with environmental education curriculum and delivers related educational presentations.-Develops social media content and copy. Increased Facebook reach by over 300% in 1 year.-Plans and attends events (90+ events in 2023 alone). Recruits at job fairs.