Crystal J. Schuster

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About Crystal J. Schuster

I am a creative and compassionate professional with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. I pride myself on my communication and leadership skills. I am a lifelong learner and am committed to ongoing professional development. I aim to build authentic, meaningful connections with those I interact with. I am deeply passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and in the communities that I am a part of.I have experience in social media strategy, content creation, writing, editing, photography, and research.After completing the Business Development Program at Uline, I joined the Corporate Sales Training team as an Associate Instructional Designer, where I have been tasked with creating learning materials for in-person, eLearning, and video training. I was appointed to the Village of Schaumburg’s Septemberfest Committee following a successful internship, where I currently serve as the Co-Chair of Sponsorship and Marketing. Through this volunteer position, I have redesigned Septemberfest's brand, and I continue to manage our media presence across a variety of platforms for the town’s annual Labor Day festival. I take primary responsibility for the content creation process of digital material and sponsorship assets. I also serve as one of the main event photographers for our fest over Labor Day weekend.I am currently pursuing my Master of Science degree in Marketing, with a concentration in Digital Marketing, from West Governor’s University. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, as well as a Bachelors in Communication and Media Studies, with a concentration in Communication. I have a minor in Spanish and am a proficient, conversational speaker of the language. I am passionate about keeping up with practicing my language skills and hope to continue honing my abilities in both professional and personal settings.My passions and hobbies include: photography, traveling, and creative endeavors, such as scrapbooking and collaging.“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou