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Claire Stemen

@clairestemen

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Skilled communications professional specializing in PR and content strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a communications role focused on media relations and content strategy where I can drive measurable coverage and audience growth, work collaboratively, and continue developing cross-channel campaigns and storytelling.

I am a communications and content professional with experience in public relations, immigration paralegal work, and freelance writing. I have drafted immigration forms and templates for over 50 foreign-national clients annually, secured media placements with outlets such as Bustle UK and AP News, and published 70+ articles as a freelance writer.

I consistently drive results through targeted pitching, social strategy, and data-informed campaigns—growing social followings by 20,000+, generating $36,000 from a single newsletter, and producing 4x ROI on paid ads. I bring strong research, editing, and cross-cultural language skills (French to English translation) and thrive in roles that demand accuracy, creativity, and measurable impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Immigration Paralegal

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Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper

Sep 2025 - Present (5 months)

Draft and file immigration forms for over 50 foreign-national clients annually, maintain detailed checklists and templates to improve team efficiency, and translate official documents from French to English to ensure accurate, timely submissions across visa categories.

Case Management & Compliance Checklists Attention To Detail

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Secretary

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Cuyahoga County Young Democrats

Sep 2025 - Present (5 months)

Maintain accurate records of members and meetings, identify communications opportunities to increase youth engagement, and collaborate with the executive board on organizational decisions and messaging.

Record keeping Meeting Minutes Communication Volunteer Management event support

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Freelance Writer

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Self-Employed

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Write SEO-optimized, timely articles with over 70 pieces published, research and fact-check topics, and pitch editors on ideas across fashion, beauty, and culture beats.

Content Writing SEO Research Fact Checking Pitch

Public Relations Associate

William Raymond Communications

Jul 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year)

Developed targeted media pitches and authored press materials, securing 20+ interviews including Bustle UK and AP News, and produced 70+ pitches and 10+ press releases to drive multi-sector client coverage.

Media Relations Pitch Press Materials Outreach Coverage

Social Media and Press Manager

FOUNT Leather

May 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 2 months)

Planned editorial and event calendars, grew social accounts by over 20,000 followers, generated $36,000 from a single newsletter, and delivered consistent 4x ROI on paid ads while securing 10+ press features.

Social Media Strategy Content Creation Email Marketing Paid Advertising Analytics Community Growth