Grace Janega
0N079 Elmwood St . • Winfield, Illinois 60190 • (630) 520-8474 • gjanega002@gmail.com • gracejanega.com
EDUCATION
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication 2021 - 2025
• Concentration in Multimedia Journalism, Minor in Business
• Relevant Coursework: Sales Force Management, Survey of Marketing, Media Writing for Audiences
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mize CPAs Inc. - Topeka, Ks
Marketing Intern
November 2024 - May 2025
• Supported strategic marketing initiatives for a 1,000+ client base by executing SEO campaigns, optimizing social media presence, and securing cold leads through targeted outreach
• Led communication for internal growth; created the employee handbook; conducted research for business growth
ActiveCampaign - Chicago, IL
Lifecycle Marketing Intern
May 2024 – August 2024
• Implemented lifecycle marketing strategies that enhanced client retention and engagement across a customer base of 10,000+, strengthening long term loyalty and ROI
• Led the development of over 100 visually engaging email campaigns, crafting targeted messaging and design strategies to elevate brand engagement
• Designed targeted automations to nurture leads and increase sales, while analyzing performance with Looker Studio to maximize revenue growth and deliver actionable insights to the team.
University of Kansas Marketing - Lawrence, KS
Social Media Assistant
April 2023 – May 2025
• Created RFP’s and led the development of strategic content campaigns aligned with audience trends, including a Big 12 Conference video initiative that reached 34k users and generated 63k impressions.
• Coordinated cross-functional events with Kansas Athletics and the Big 12, driving community engagement and enhancing brand presence across campus.
• Managed the digital brand voice for @UniversityofKansas leveraging Sprout Social to optimize content performance and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
Panhellenic Association - Lawrence, KS
Director of Public Relations
November 2023 – December 2024
•Managed all 11-chapter officers and collaborated with the executive team to drive Panhellenic initiatives
• Led content strategy and scheduling across all social platforms, including paid social campaigns and the design of a 40-page Panhellenic guidebook
• Oversaw the Panhellenic website (Squarespace), managed the Panhellenic-wide calendar, monitored marketing budget, and negotiated partnerships with businesses such as Celsius & Poppi
INVOLVEMENT
Daily Kansan Newspaper, News Editor January 2024 – May 2024
• Fact-checked, edited, and reviewed stories for publication. For a readership of 15k
Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Chapter Social Assistant/DEI Assistant August 2022 – May 2023
• Created video and photo content; planned DEI events and integrated inclusive practices into recruitment.
Good Evening KU News Program, Producer/Anchor January 2023 – May 2023
• Wrote scripts and produced a bi-weekly news show, adapting to various roles
Panhellenic Association, Recruitment Counselor May 2023 – August 2023
• Led and mentored 20 potential members throughout recruitment
Software: ActiveCampaign; Adobe Creative Cloud; Squarespace; Word Press; Looker; Constant Contact
Social Media: Meta Business Suite; Sprout Socials; Smart Sheets, Google Suite, Canva, Microsoft Suite
Marketing: Data Analytics; Automations; Project Management, Lifecycle Marketing, Campaign Creation