Kassie Phebillo

Experience

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  LaGrange Publishing Company

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Editor's Assistant

  Wrote upwards of eight articles a day, varying in subject from local government, local business openings and closings, and other events taking place in the LaGrange and Middlebury, Indiana areas.Took photographs and edited them to coincide with said articles.Wrote all last minute articles which took place during the time of the paper publishing. These articles varied from meeting with Governor Mitch Daniels to car accidents in the area.

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  Warrior Legend Indiana Tech

  Apr 2008 - May 2011

  Editor-in-Chief

  Transformed the student newspaper from an inconsistent four-page newsletter, into a monthly eight-page newspaper. Now employing approximately 20 student-writers and student-photographers.Hold weekly meetings for editors, where decisions were made on content.Established a writer payment plan and a chain of command.Work with the Adobe Suite, including Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

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  LaGrange Publishing Company

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Interim Editor

  Ensured that papers were ready to be published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.Attended weekly meetings, where I established relationships with local government officials in all fields.Organized writers to make sure all government, school board, and other important meetings and events were covered in the reader area.

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  Dick's Sporting Goods

  May 2008 - Jul 2011

  Customer Service Specialist

  Ensure customers receive the best possible service, while keeping the front end organized and cashiers on task.Process all customer transactions, including purchases, returns, special orders, and online purchases. Often handling more than $1,000 in cash transactions and $5,000 in all other transactions.Market to customers reward cards, credit cards, and warranties.Earned an incentive trip to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by raising over $2,000 for the "Thanks and Giving" Campaign. Show less

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  Fort Wayne Newspapers

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

  Intern - Metro Reporter

  Wrote upwards of five articles a day, varying in subject from local events, local government, and local companies.Took photographs and edited them to coincide with said articles.Established relationships with local business and government officials to keep as contacts for articles.

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  Indiana Tech

  May 2010 - May 2011

  Attend and assist professor in teaching two to three classes, which usually have around 20 students, per semester. The classes include English, Communications, and Humanities topics.Grade upwards of 20 essays a week and return them to students in a timely manner.Assist professor with organization, class planning, and student assistance. Work with computer operating system Jenzabar to update students' financial aid records.Direct phone calls and assist caller when appropriate.Organize office by filing records in proper alphabetical order.

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2009 - May 2011

  • Financial Aid Student-Worker

    May 2010 - Aug 2010
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  AT&T Mobility

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Retail Sales Consultant

  Summit Quarterly Silver Award WinnerHandle customer care, ensuring customer leaves the store with problems solved and a better understanding of their service.Sell wired and wireless services, selling upwards of 6 contracts a day. Including cell phone contracts, phone insurance, internet contracts, and compatible accessories.Must stay up-to-date in understanding of technologies associated with AT&T.

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  Gnovis Journal

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Editor-in-Chief

  Coordinate over 15 bloggers, 10 peer reviewers and 5 other managerial staff members.Sort through at least 25 academic paper submissions for the journal before entering the peer review process – making contact with the writers throughout the entire progression.Organize an academic conference to take place in the fall.See my writing here: http://gnovisjournal.org/author/kmb272/.

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  Nine West Group

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Manager

  Handle customer care, ensuring customer has a good experience.Average 25% of sales in store.Hold average above 40% for multi-shoe purchases.Complete customer transactions which entail cash or returns.Resolve any customer service problems.

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  Georgetown University, Center for New Design in Learning and Scholarship

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  Assist in the implementation of online courses in the School of Continuing Studies.Review courses before they are published.Analyze course data. Update and improve the website.Initiate and improve social media presence.Use InDesign to format publications.Design materials used to promote the institute.

  • Online Course Assistant

    May 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Communications Assistant

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Research Associate

  Conduct research for grant reports.Manage databases for publications, donations, and events.Perform office management duties: train new employees, respond to outside publication requests, and assist all other employees with projects.Assist with outreach to supporters.

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  KPC Media Group Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Acted as wrestling beat writer for all high schools within coverage area - covering dual matches, tournaments, and the entirety of the state series.Wrote articles, shot pictures, and posted to social media for area sports coverage.Responsible for West Noble High School Football Coverage. Cover all important news events and sports in the Ligonier area.Pagination for the Advance Leader.West Noble Bureau Chief for the News-Sun.Photography and video recordings.Increase social media presence.

  • Freelance Sports Writer

    Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Editor of the Advance Leader

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2014
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  Prairie Heights School Dist

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  English Teacher

  Taught primarily seniors and juniors of all learning levels.Classes taught included: AP Composition and Literature, Themes in Literature, Classical Literature, Technical Communication, and Expository Writing.Class sizes ranged from 6 to 25 students.Coached tennis and the English Academic Superbowl team.

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  Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, The University of Texas at Austin

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2020

  Oversaw the TX Votes program by developing students into leaders, acting as a liaison between TX Votes and the Annette Strauss Institute, maintaining a budget, creating social media campaigns, and ensuring all voter registrations are completed properly.Established the UT Civic Engagement Alliance to bring together non-partisan students groups to create a more politically-aware campus. In 2016, this initiative helped register over 17,000 UT Austin students and train 175 volunteer deputy registrars with efforts ongoing.Facilitated the process that led to UT Austin receiving the Voter Friendly Campus Designation from Campus Vote Project and NASPA.Applied for and received grant/funding from the Foundation for Civic Life, the Student Learn Student Vote Coalition, University of Texas Student Government, University of Texas Senate of College Councils, University of Texas Events + Entertainment, and the Texas Parents Association in excess of $47,000. Show less

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2020

  • TX Votes Program Coordinator & Student Engagement Specialist

    Aug 2015 - May 2020
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  The University of Texas at Austin - Moody College of Communication

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2020

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Graduate Teaching Assistant for Communication Studies courses titled "Communicating to Government" and "Sales Communication."Update and design course on Canvas (LMS) and Clio.Grade assignments and keep attendance.Help coordinate with guest speakers.

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  Campus Vote Project

  Jun 2020 - now

  As the Student Engagement Director at the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project I am responsible for creating the vision and direction for student-focused efforts for the Campus Vote Project. My role is responsible for directing the national curriculum and processes for students, as well as evaluating the success of student-focused programs. Other responsibilities include:- Supervising the Democracy Fellowship Manager, any special student project staff, and Student Engagement Team interns.- Co-managing the Campus Vote Project Student Advisory Board and Student Voting Network- Maintaining research relationships, mentoring students through research projects, and managing research pertaining to student voting. Show less - Manage nationwide curriculum and processes for over 200 Democracy Fellows in ten states, including the implementation of new Discussion Block topics, Orientations, and Reflections, as well as trainings on topics such as student organizing, communications, and fundraising.- Created the Campus Vote Project Research Collective, which mentors college students through research at the intersection of higher ed and civic engagement and guides CVP's academic research agenda.- Support the Legacy Initiative, specifically through research for the Legacy Initiative Insights Briefs.- Directly support the Texas State Coordinator, primarily in the organizing of the Texas Voting Summit.- Co-Chaired the Students Learn Students Vote's 26th Amendment Working Group.- Assisted in the development of the Student Learn Student Vote Coalition's Resources Library. Show less

  • Student Engagement Director

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Curriculum and Research Manager

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Curriculum & Research Coordinator

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2021