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Lover of all things communications

Shannon Baker

Communications Professional, Journalist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Follower of Jesus

As a trained journalist, I have worked in full-time ministry, telling the story of what God is doing all over the world. I have traveled as a communicator across the continents, capturing God’s story written on my heart through those whom He touched: the Sudanese refugees and disenfranchised Egyptian women in Alexandria, Egypt; the imams and villagers with whom we shared about Jesus in West Africa; the deaf children in Dominican Republic and the orphans in Guatemala, China and Haiti; the staunchly religious in Saudi Arabia; the proud and beautiful in Beijing; the inner city families destroyed by poverty, drugs and violence in New Orleans and Baltimore; and my manicurists, my neighbors, my church families.

With a God-shaped heart, I have first-hand experience in communications locally in a church setting; state-wide in a non-profit denominational organization in Maryland; and nationally at a seminary in New Orleans and with the Southern Baptist Convention’s national news service, Baptist Press, all where many of my stories have been published and recognized nationally.

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Skills

Thankful for these skills!

90

PhotoShop

Formatted photos for editorial and graphic design use.

90

InDesign

Produced magazines, annual reports, brochures and more.

85

Premiere Pro

Filmed/edited promotional and storytelling videos.

60

Illustrator

Designed/reformatted vector artwork for various media.

85

Wordpress

Designed/managed several websites using this platform.

85

Social Media

Adept at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other tools.

Services

The type of work I do

Newswriting/Editing

Publish news locally through BaptistLIFE and nationally through Baptist Press, a syndicate for news outlets throughout the Southern Baptist Convention.

Photography/Videography

Capture the details of what God is doing, from the heightened emotions to the newsworthy moments, both for promotional and storytelling use.

Layout/Graphic Design

Design, write and otherwise produce various printed pieces: magazines, annual reports, brochures, promotional materials and more.

Online Presence

Connect with audience through various web platforms and social media channels.

Portfolio

Below are some of my projects. (Please note: Items marked with an asterisk represent projects for which I provided oversight.)

"I am available as the Lord leads."

Resume

I am who I wanted to be when I grew up.

  • Work Experience

    A quick survey of my work experience. Please view full resume for details.

  • May 2003*
    -
    Present

    Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware

    Director of Communications; Editor, BaptistLIFE

    What initially began as a freelance writing assignment* has grown into a full-time executive position with the responsibility of directing all communications, graphic design, writing, brand messaging, web management, and public relations/marketing campaigns.

  • April 2003
    -
    Feb 2014

    New Hope Community Church

    Communications Lead/Children's Minister

    While serving as a North American Mission Board church-planting missionary in Baltimore, Md., (2003-04), I also served at New Hope Community Church, Baltimore, as a communications staff person and children’s ministry director.

  • Dec 1999
    -
    Feb 2003

    New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

    Director of Public Relations

    Led full range of communication efforts for faculty, students, prospective students, donors and alumni.

  • Education

    My early education focused on journalism and public relations while my graduate work focused on ministry leadership.

  • Jan 2013
    -
    May 2016

    Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, N.C.

    Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership

    While working full-time, I finished the last of my seminary classes needed to obtain my degree.

  • June 1999
    -
    Dec 2002

    New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

    Master of Arts in Christian Education

    While working full-time, I completed 34 hours toward my master's degree. We moved when my husband completed two of his degrees.

  • Sept 1985
    -
    May 1990

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications

    Focused on public relations and speech communications.

Get In Touch

I look forward to connecting with you.

Contact details

Please feel free to contact me directly, as noted below.

157 Merion Lane, Reading, PA 19607

(443) 790-9531

shannonbaker1313@gmail.com

www.happilyhis.com