Leslie Stump

About Leslie Stump

I lead creative and editorial teams at the district level, translating complex institutional priorities into clear, consistent, and effective communications. My work sits at the intersection of brand stewardship, editorial judgment, and operational efficiency — ensuring that what we publish is not only well-designed, but purposeful, aligned, and trusted.Known for being steady under pressure, I bring structure to creative environments and clarity to high-stakes initiatives. I oversee integrated marketing and communications efforts across formats and audiences, establish organized brand and editorial systems, and guide teams through planning, production, and execution without sacrificing quality or deadlines.My career spans higher education and journalism, grounding my leadership in strong editorial standards, audience awareness, and data-informed decision making. I value collaboration, precision, and momentum, and I focus on building processes and products that make teams more effective and organizations more credible.

Experience

1. Manager of Creative Services

   San Diego Community College District

   Jan 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Lead districtwide creative services, overseeing brand strategy, editorial direction, and integrated communications across print, digital, and institutional platforms.Establish and enforce brand standards across multiple colleges and departments, improving consistency and usability through shared tools and guidelines.Provide editorial oversight for high-visibility publications and initiatives, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with strategic priorities.Manage budgets and workflows, vendors, and production timelines to deliver complex projects on deadline and at scale.Serve as a collaborative partner to leadership, translating institutional goals into clear messaging and actionable creative outputs.

Education

• National University

  Master of Arts - MA, Strategic Communication

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, emphasis in English for education

Skills

• Newspapers
• Marketing Communications
• Content Development
• Web Content Management
• News Writing
• Web Content
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Magazine Management
• Headline Writing
• Ap Style
• Ap Stylebook
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Web Content Writing
• Photo Shoots
• Project Management
• Social Networking
• Publishing
• Digital Publishing
• Storytelling
• Magazine Writing
• Photography
• Layout
• Blogging
• Writing
• Editorial
• Newspaper Design
• Feature Articles
• Wordpress
• Content Strategy
• Proofreading
• Publications
• Graphic Design
• Content Management
• Art Direction
• Page Layout
• Social Media
• Copy Editing
• Marketing