MADDIE STENGEL
Speechwriting & Communication
Resume
Experience
2022 - Current
PR Coordinator
Sidley Austin LLP
Chicago, IL
- Monitor press coverage and track earned media
- Draft press releases, proofread lawyer-authored bylines, and secure placement approvals from firm leadership
- Draft external communications including award nominations, acceptance speeches, and Q&As on behalf of firm leadership
- Introduce new partners to PR programming
2022 (Sept. - Nov.)
Jr. Speechwriter & Press Assistant
JB for Governor Campaign
Chicago, IL
- Monitor and report all campaign-related press clips
- Draft remarks for the Governor and Lt. Governor
- Draft press releases, letters to the editor, and various public communications
- Staff public events
2020 - 2022
Legal Secretary
Sidley Austin LLP
Chicago, IL
- Legal secretary to John G. Levi and Teresa Reuter
- Provide administrative and organizational support
- Communicate with government officials, C-suite executives, and firm leadership
- Assist the Legal Services Corporation's executive team with Board Chair communications
2019 - 2020
Audience Services Manager
The House Theatre of Chicago
Chicago, IL
- Head of customer service and ticket sales
- Supervise three box office locations
- Hire and train new staff
- Accessibility Coordinator: design and implement all accessibility offerings for disabled guests
Education
2021 - 2022
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Communication
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Evanston, IL
2014 - 2018
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Ithaca, NY
Professional Skills
Certified in Crisis Communication (Executive Education - Managing Complexity Series)
American Sign Language (Conversational)
Public speaking
Published freelance writer
Technical proficiencies: Microsoft Office suite; Google suite; Canva; Wix; SquareSpace; Meltwater; Snagit