Summary
I am currently in my last semester of my undergraduate courses to attain a degree in Science Communications. I am in pursuits of a position that is dedicated to helping the planet while also letting me gain career experience in a fast growing science journalism industry.
Experience
Contributing Science, Environmental, and Technology Writer at BlastingNews.com
December 2016 – Present
• Write articles related to science, the environment, and technology for BlastingNews.com
Freelance at Robyn Hynes: Social Media Marketing & Science Journalism
December 2016 – Present
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Work with organizations, corporations and individuals to develop a social media
presence.
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Create media kits such as; press releases, logos, online accounts, and
organizational tools needed for business success.
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Hold constructive in-person or phone meetings with clients to help them
understand customer engagement, search engine optimization, and web
development.
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Create designs and logos using adobe illustrator and InDesign for quality online
content.
- Work with customers to understand Google Analytics and AdSense.
Event Coordinator at BHSU Sustainability
November 2016 – Present
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Hosted a 3-film series at the downtown Spearfish Jacket Zone with Hills Horizon
and ESSO.
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Work with sustainability committee and ESSO to plan Earth Day activities.
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Planned Arbor Day 2017 events.
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Planned events for Recycle Mania in February.
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Wrote and gathered signatures for the “sustainability pledge.”
- Completed the GHG (Greenhouse Gas) report.
- Participated in the garden as time allowed.
October 2016 - Present
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Creation of stoneware pottery for functional use
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Identify and distribute locally sourced geodes and minerals
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Shipping & Handlings
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Financial responsibilities
- Focused on the evolution of my artistic abilities in regards to pottery through
- classes and literature.
Founder at West Prairie Vintage (Etsy)
March 2013 - Present (4 years)
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Antique and thrift store buying and curating
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Shipping & handling
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Financial responsibilities
- Photography
- Advertising
September 2016 – November 2016 (3 months)
Founder at Resale Queens
February 2010 - Present (7 years)
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Ship science kits to South Dakota and Wyoming grade schools
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Organize and clean scientific kits
- Communicate with teachers about science projects for students
Founder at Resale Queens
February 2010 - Present (7 years)
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Sourcing & Buying
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Photography
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Advertising
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Shipping and Handling
- Customer Relations
Communications Intern at Sanford Underground Research Facility
May 2016 - August 2016 (4 months) - I am helping organize Neutrino Days, a free local science festival that hosts guest speakers such as Jason Crusan, Director of Advanced Space Exploration Systems at NASA, as well has other highly distinguished professionals. I have so far worked with film crews, and members from FERMILab in Chicago, Illinois. I participate in tours as far underground as 4,850 feet. I also am learning to translate the science being done with the multiple particle physics experiments into language that people with no science background can understand. I am involved in creating graphic design logos for multiple promotions going on at SURF.
Science Editor at BHSU Media
August 2014 - March 2016 (1 year 8 months)
May 2015 - August 2015 (4 months)
May 2016 - August 2016 (4 months) - I am helping organize Neutrino Days, a free local science festival that hosts guest speakers such as Jason Crusan, Director of Advanced Space Exploration Systems at NASA, as well has other highly distinguished professionals. I have so far worked with film crews, and members from FERMILab in Chicago, Illinois. I participate in tours as far underground as 4,850 feet. I also am learning to translate the science being done with the multiple particle physics experiments into language that people with no science background can understand. I am involved in creating graphic design logos for multiple promotions going on at SURF.
Science Editor at BHSU Media
August 2014 - March 2016 (1 year 8 months)
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Hard, feature, and local news on environmental issues
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Joined a radio panel, Cultural Mosaics, to discuss Syrian refugee crisis
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Helped teach local business owners about media portfolios for their businesses to
create social media presence
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Was the main editor for Jacket Journal social media for a semester
- Helped in large newspaper productions by the entire staff in a single night
May 2015 - August 2015 (4 months)
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Managed all social media accounts for American Bagger, Urban Bagger, Baddest
Bagger magazines
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Designed all website content using GoDaddy website builder
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Used Adobe Dreamweaver to create small scale CSS and HTML content on the
pages
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Worked closely with Bikers Against Bullies to promote Sturgis Rally
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Helped with social media at bike rally contests for the 75th Annual Sturgis Rally
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Customer Service
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Quickly learned the business and industrial aspects of the motorcycle industry.
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Created advertisements and adobe InDesign posters for different events
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Helped host bike night parties
Education
Black Hills State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Science Communications / Earth Science, 2013 - 2017 Societies: BHSU Media, Jacket Journal, College Republican's Metropolitan Community College
General Education Requirements, 2012 - 2013
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency) Spanish (Limited working proficiency)
Volunteer
Campus Outreach at Farm Animal Rights Movement
April 2016
- Distribution of Vegan/Agricultural Environmental Damage flyers to students and community
Social Media Credentialed Attendee at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
June 2016
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Was involved with the press at the SLS rocket booster test for the 2030 NASA
Mission to Mars.
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Worked closely with esteemed colleagues in social media promotion
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Photographed and created video content of the rocket booster test, published to
YouTube.
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Wrote a blog article for We Report Space website
- Toured ORBITAL ATK facilities under strict federal security.
June 2013 - Present
Storm Spotter for Lawrence County, South Dakota at NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
May 2014 - Present
Honors and Awards
$100 Scholarship
Black Hills Pioneer
Honorable Mention
Black Hills State University April 2015
Robyn Hynes, mass communication major from Pierre, submitted her black and white photograph of an American desert landscape, which depicts one her favorite parts of the country.
“I enjoy traveling to the American Southwest more than anywhere in the world. It’s wonderful to be able to share the beauty of the American desert through my camera lens, and hopefully encourage people to travel there to explore all the amazing landscapes it has to offer,” Hynes said.
Honorable Mention
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards April 2012
Second Place - Mixed Media
Regional Art Show (high school) 2011
I received a second place award for my mixed media art of the plane crash/explosion at the world trade centers in 2001.
Storm Spotter for Lawrence County, South Dakota at NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
May 2014 - Present
Honors and Awards
$100 Scholarship
Black Hills Pioneer
Honorable Mention
Black Hills State University April 2015
Robyn Hynes, mass communication major from Pierre, submitted her black and white photograph of an American desert landscape, which depicts one her favorite parts of the country.
“I enjoy traveling to the American Southwest more than anywhere in the world. It’s wonderful to be able to share the beauty of the American desert through my camera lens, and hopefully encourage people to travel there to explore all the amazing landscapes it has to offer,” Hynes said.
Honorable Mention
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards April 2012
Second Place - Mixed Media
Regional Art Show (high school) 2011
I received a second place award for my mixed media art of the plane crash/explosion at the world trade centers in 2001.
Publications
Spearfish Local Receives $100,000 Grant to Create Local Food Hub
Jacket Journal November 29, 2015
Authors: Robyn Hynes
Mark Serreze Brings “A Breath of Fresh Air” to Global Warming Debate
Jacket Journal November 15, 2015
Authors: Robyn Hynes
Students in Leadership Conference Inspires Young Professional Women on Campus
Jacket Journal April 15, 2015
Authors: Robyn Hynes
BHSU Student Ethan Engel Premieres ‘Transcendence: The Journey of Autism’ at Matthews Opera House
Jacket Journal Authors: Robyn Hynes
‘Nightcrawler’ Movie Has Worldwide Audiences on the Edge of Their Seats
Jacket Journal; Authors: Hynes, Robyn A.
"Recycle Mania hits BHSU campus." Jacket Journal 115.4 (2016): 1+. Print.
Authors: Robyn Hynes
"Starving yourself for short term, unsustainable results." Jacket Journal 115.4 (2016): 6+. Print.
Authors: Robyn Hynes
Spring Cleaning for Majorana
Deep Thoughts / Sanford Lab June 13, 2016 Authors: Robyn Hynes
Star-eyed Davis Bahcall scholars visit SURF
Deep Thoughts / Sanford Lab
Discover the star stuff in you
Deep Thoughts July 5, 2016 Authors: Robyn Hynes
Projects
Neutrino Day 2016 June 2016
Sanford Underground Research Facility hosts this event every year. As a part of the communications department as an Intern, I was required to participate in the highly anticipated events, an opportunity I jumped on. I worked directly with the communications director to contact all of the speakers to organize their presentations and technical requirements. One of the speakers was Jason Crusan, from NASA. The other speakers were Dave McKinsey, Steve Rokusek, and Elizabeth Worcester. Design needs were also required of me, and adjusting the original design for the various advertisements that were due was also a necessary must. All in all, the event attracted an approximate 1100 individuals from the immediate area, or tourists.
NASA Social June 27, 28, 2016 - Promontory Utah
Deep Thoughts July 5, 2016 Authors: Robyn Hynes
Projects
Neutrino Day 2016 June 2016
Sanford Underground Research Facility hosts this event every year. As a part of the communications department as an Intern, I was required to participate in the highly anticipated events, an opportunity I jumped on. I worked directly with the communications director to contact all of the speakers to organize their presentations and technical requirements. One of the speakers was Jason Crusan, from NASA. The other speakers were Dave McKinsey, Steve Rokusek, and Elizabeth Worcester. Design needs were also required of me, and adjusting the original design for the various advertisements that were due was also a necessary must. All in all, the event attracted an approximate 1100 individuals from the immediate area, or tourists.
NASA Social June 27, 28, 2016 - Promontory Utah
“Media and social media followers are invited to watch as NASA tests the largest, most
powerful booster in the world for the agency's new deep space rocket, the Space Launch
System (SLS), on June 28 at Orbital ATK Aerospace System's test facility in
Promontory, Utah. SLS and NASA’s Orion spacecraft will launch astronauts on missions
to explore multiple destinations on the journey to Mars. NASA social media followers
can apply for credentials to attend the booster test firing as part of a NASA Social event.
A maximum of 45 participants will be selected to attend events on June 27, which include
tours of the Orbital ATK facilities and opportunities for interviews with NASA and
Orbital ATK officials. Participants also will have the opportunity to view, and feel, the
powerful test firing on June 28.”
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