Stacina Stagner

Communications Manager @Forest Preserves of Cook County

River Forest, IL, US

Work on the development and execution of media, public relations and external communications activities, as well as internal communications for the District- Draft presentations, remarks and talking points for president of the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners and Forest Preserve District general superintendent- Develop and execute monthly external newsletter, The Forest Way, using MailChimp; develop and execute quarterly internal newsletter- Generate positive press coverage for the District through pitching stories, fulfilling media requests and coordinating press events- Develop social media campaigns and manage Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts with use of Hootsuite- Write and edit copy for press releases, website content, blogs, interpretive signage and marketing collateral- Develop and manage annual marketing and advertisement plan inclusive of digital, email, radio, out-of-home, print and television outlets typically with a advertising budget - Assist with on-site media coverage for public programs and press events- Develop and implement crisis communication strategies- Develop and implement strategic communications plan through monthly editorial meetings- Serve as spokesperson and press liaison for District- Served as co-chair of internal and external Sustainability Team - Learning & Engagement Committee

Purdue University Northwest

Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations