Shawntia (Tia) Nicholson

Tallahassee, FL; (850) 567-6318 ; ShawntiaNicholson@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Florida State University August 2019 – December 2022
 Majors: English: Editing, Writing, & Media; Media & Communications
 Minor: General Business
 GPA: 4.0
 President’s List Recipient
 Florida’s Bright Futures Academic Scholarship Recipient
 Florida State University Freshman Scholarship Recipient

EXPERIENCE:
Content Director – FSU Askew Student Life Center June 2022 -Present
 Edits and publishes all written content for the center’s Stargazer blog and magazine.
 Constructs layout and graphics of magazine, produces written copy, oversees publication and
printing of the magazine.
 Supervises and manages 30+ writers and artists.
 Coordinates with social media team and advertising team for promotional efforts.
Editorial and Public Affairs Manager - The DeVoe L. Moore Center at FSU August 2021 -
Present
 Manages five social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube),
including video production, creating graphics, and providing frequent posts.
 Oversees the editorial process, providing content and technical edits on blogs, op-eds, policy
reports, and conference posters. Conducts editorial meetings and oversees the publication
process.
 Writes weekly newsletter articles and uses email marketing (MailChimp) to distribute.
 Manages four+ editorial and public affairs interns.
 Conducts workshops and coordinates/oversees four research teams.
Strategic Communications Intern: Directorate Fellowship Program– U.S. Department of the
Interior Summer 2021
 Created and implemented a regional step-down strategic communications plan
 Conducted structured interviews and in-depth surveys for data collection.
 Created two communications products used to implement the strategies in the step-down plan.
 Deployed pilot communications plan to the region (encompassing four states and five U.S.
territories).
 Created template products for later use; created effectiveness assessment for products.
Legislative Writing Assistant – GrayRobinson P.A. Spring 2021
 Created, compiled, and edited committee meeting reports and transcriptions.
 Worked on various weekly client reports.
Marketing & Editorial Intern – Dzanc Books Spring 2021
 Assisted with promotional initiatives on social media.
  Assisted in the production of advertisements, press releases, and promotional materials.
 Sought out new promising authors by reading online journals/blogs.
 Read, evaluated, and reported on fiction and nonfiction submissions.
Nonfiction & Fiction Editorial Assistant– The Kudzu Review January 2021 – June 2022
 Reviewed submissions and drafted descriptive copies.
 Edited content for clarity, punctuation, and style.
 Served as liaison between writers and chief editors.
Volunteer Copy Editor – St. Marks Refuge Association Winter 2020 - Present
 Reviewed and edited drafts of monthly newsletters and other official documents.
 Proofread and evaluated text for proper grammar and usage.
 Provided technical assistance via Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Google Workspace.
Youth Conservation Corp – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 2019
 Assisted in creating and implementing educational materials and programs.
 Developed interpretive and orientation materials.
 Assisted in conducting professional development trainings and teacher workshops.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

 Certified in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
 Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro [certified], InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator)
 Fluent in English and French
 Social Media Management
 WordPress, Wix, and Weebly Website Creation

References:
Dr. Samuel Staley, FSU DeVoe L. Moore Center
DeVoe L. Moore Center Director
sstaley@fsu.edu
(850) 645-9694
(937) 409-9013

Maxwell Adolph, FSU Askew Student Life Center

Program Coordinator
madolph@fsu.edu
904-667-8098

Lia McLaughlin, U.S. Department of Interior

Directorate Fellowship Program Supervisor
lia_mclaughlin@fws.gov
(503) 724-8017

*More references Available Upon Request