Autumn Osia’s Resume

Storyteller. Content Creator. Leader.

Storytelling is a defining skill throughout my life. I’ve told stories through copy, photography, video, podcasting, motion graphics, and more. As a recent grad from Drake University, passion, care, and continuous growth are a constant for me and are evident in my work. Take a chance on me today and see how storytelling can be a game-changer for you.

View a pdf version of my resume here

Education

Drake University: 2018 – 2022

  • BA in Mass Communication: Digital Media Production
  • BA in Rhetoric, Media, & Social Change
    • Minor in Sociology

Experience

  • Social Media Contactor with Trilix: 10/2023 – Current
    • I manage the planning and production of high-level social media marketing for Athene across several platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. Consistent utilization of social management tools, such as Hootsuite & Amplify, empowers data-driven strategy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Co-Founder at Radiant Rose Co: 07/2023-Current
    • I launched my production company founded on fun, body positivity, and accessibility. We are a 100% female-owned business specializing in social media, photography, & graphic design.
  • Multimedia Specialist at NCMIC: 08/2022 – 10/2023
    • My strategy elevated our brand through the design & production of social content, presentations, audio, video, & other multimedia tools. I innovated a strategy to grow NCMIC’s new business objectives by 15%, resulting in an overall increase in revenue. I proudly lead our employee engagement program, “NCMIC Ambassadors,” a team of 15-25 individuals. Read an article about it here.
  • Video Marketing Intern at Baker Group: 05/2022 – 08/2022
    • I elevated Baker Group’s social media presence by over 75%, gathered materials for RFPs, partnered with Studio Iowa on all video projects, and spotlighted employees.
  • Social Media Genius at Canine Country Club: 04/2022 – 08/2022
    • I created a plethora of motion graphics, photos, ads, videos, flyers, and more across multiple social media platforms. I increased overall event attendance by nearly 50%.
  • Communications Intern at Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: 01/2022 – 05/2022
    • My focus in this role was magazine writing, social media, video, photography, editing, event planning, web design, volunteer coordinating, outreach, & lobbying for an environmental non-profit.
  • Marketing and Digital Media Internship at Svens Skincare: 01/2022 – 04/2022
    • I created social media & design assets to promote skin care products.
  • Content Creator at Urban Plains: 01/2022 – 05/2022
    • I produced a video series highlighting women in music, titled “Midwest Women in Music.”
  • Photo Editor at the Times-Delphic: 05/2019 – 05/2022
    • I converted photos to digital & print for a weekly publication. Additionally, I managed photographers & graphic designers.
  • Social Media Manager at the Times-Delphic: 12/2019 – 05/2020
    • I redesigned the following social media for a weekly publishing newspaper:
      • Twitter
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
  • Board of Student Communications Editors’ Representative: 08/2021 – 05/2022
    • I was elected a voting member of Drake University’s BSC.
  • Conference Marketing Assistant for Mapping to Magazine 7: 08/2021 – 05/2022
    • I designed the conference website and led social media coverage for an international event.
  • Production Intern at Iowa PBS: 08/2019 – 12/2019
  • Research Assistant at Drake’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication: 09/2018 – 05/2022
    • I conducted market research, created promotional content, & developed projects for the SJMC.
  • Owner of Osia Photography: 11/2018 – Current
    • I began my personal photography/videography business
  • Drake Production Team–08/2019-12/2019
  • Assistant Resident Hall Coordinator: 01/2021 – 05/2022
    • Supported and led Resident Assistants
    • Oversaw Goodwin-Kirk Front Desk Workers
    • Assisted Hall Coordinator
  • Resident Assistant: 12/2019 – 05/2021
    • Enforced building policies
    • Created floor community
  • Floor Representative for Stalnaker’s Executive Council: 09/2018 – 05/2019
    • Created floor community
  • Four Rivers Career Center Teaching Cadet: 08/2017 – 05/2018
    • Worked at:
      • Early Learning Center’s – special education wing
      • South Point Elementary’s – 6th-grade classroom 
  • Four Rivers Career Center Student Ambassador: 09/2017 – 05/2018
  • Blue Jay Journal TV Member: 08/2016 – 05/2018
  • Volunteered for the Cory Booker Campaign: 08/2019 – 02/2020

Awards, Certifications, Volunteer History

  • *AMA 2022 Marketing Department of the Year Winner
    • directed and produced our video submission here
  • 2022 Upper Midwest Emmy Nominee
    • Arts/Entertainment
  • NSPA Broadcast News Story of the Year
    • National Recognition
  • NSPA Best of Show
    • National Recognition
  • JEA National Story of the Year
    • National Recognition
  • MSHSAA Official Reporter for State Soccer
  • Light, Camera, Save PSA
    • First Place
  • SchoolJournalism.org 1st Amendment PSA Winner
  • MIPA Broadcast Feature Story of the Year
  • Buddies not Bullies PSA Contest Winner
  • MIPA PSA Challenge Winner
  • ACP/CMA National Conference Participant
  • FIRE Regional Conference Participant
  • BJJTV Staff Award
    • Student of the Year
    • Most Improved
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification
  • Human Subject Research Certification
  • Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity