Julia Ciesla-Hanley

Recreation Coordinator at City of Jamestown

Jamestown, New York Area

Current
  • Recreation Coordinator at City of Jamestown
  • Radio News Anchor at 107.9 WRFA-LP
Past
  • Public Relations Specialist at Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.
  • Executive Assistant at Chautauqua County Government
  • News Reporter/Anchor at James Broadcasting
Education
  • State University of New York College at Buffalo
  • Baldwin-Wallace College
Connections
51 connections
Industry
Public Relations and Communications

Julia Ciesla-Hanley’s Experience

  • Recreation Coordinator

    City of Jamestown

    (Government Administration industry)

    February 2009Present (6 months)

  • Radio News Anchor

    107.9 WRFA-LP

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    April 2007Present (2 years 4 months)

    Responsible for writing and anchoring the recorded newscast for weekday morning programming for the Arts Council of Chautauqua County’s non-commercial radio station. Service is provided on a volunteer basis.

  • Zone Assistant

    Greater Jamestown Empire Zone

    (Government Administration industry)

    October 2006February 2009 (2 years 5 months)

    * Provide Empire Zone information and support to local businesses
    * Assist in the preparation of applications for state, or local assistance
    * Working with program providers to increase the coordination and quality of services in the Greater Jamestown Empire Zone (GJEZ)
    * Develop marketing materials
    * Maintain agency website
    * Working with and staffing the EZ Administrative Board and Standing Committees
    * Compile annual reports of business data for the State
    * Assisting in the preparation of grants and applications for federal, state, or local assistance.

  • Radio News Anchor

    WKZA-106.9 FM

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    August 2005April 2007 (1 year 9 months)

    Responsible for writing and anchoring the recorded newscast for a weekday morning radio show

  • Central Intake Navigator

    Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.

    (Public Company; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

    January 2006September 2006 (9 months)

    Pre-screened clients to determine possible eligibility for services of a not-for-profit social services agency.

  • Public Relations Specialist

    Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.

    (Public Company; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

    November 2004January 2006 (1 year 3 months)

    * Responsible for providing support to the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department.
    * Responsible for planning, development and communication of information between the agency, staff and the public.
    * Responsible for developing press events, media releases, in house communications including a monthly newsletter and bi-weekly notices in the payroll.
    * Responsible for the development of promotional ads, quarterly community newsletter.
    * Conducts weekly new employee orientation
    * Maintaining agency website.
    * Organizes agency events such as the annual dinner, employee recognition events, and the agency booth at the County Fair.
    * Human resources responsibilities such as job offers (temporary responsibility), conducting reference checks, posting job ads, and handling hiring paperwork.

  • Executive Assistant

    Chautauqua County Government

    (Public Relations and Communications industry)

    April 2001November 2004 (3 years 8 months)

    * Developed press events, writing media releases, and writing weekly radio addresses for the County Executive.
    * Co-chaired the Communications Committee for the Labor Relations Council and Comprehensive Performance Partnership Steering Committee.
    * Assisted with the Comprehensive Performance Partnership by compiling information for Program Performance Indices and updating Program Outcome Statements.
    * Acted as liaison to the Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Visitor’s Bureau, Chautauqua County Ethics Board, and Community Summits.
    * Worked with Labor Relations Council's Communication Committee to develop design for County’s Intranet website’s main page and uploaded content to the Intranet
    * Maintained departmental content on County Government’s website.
    * Oversaw database of boards and commissions, including filling vacancies.
    * Responded to constituent concerns.

  • News Reporter/Anchor

    James Broadcasting

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    June 1999April 2001 (1 year 11 months)

    * Gathered, wrote and read drive-time and evening news on sister radio stations WJTN and WWSE.
    * Covered local events including Jamestown City Council, Jamestown School Board, and Ellicott Town Board.
    * Managed the newsroom in the evening hours.


Julia Ciesla-Hanley’s Education

  • State University of New York College at Buffalo

    Bachelor , Communication-Broadcasting , 19971999

    Activities and Societies:
    WBNY (Assistant Music Director 97-98, Program Director 98-99), College Band (97-98), Pep Band (97-98)
  • Baldwin-Wallace College

    Music Education, Broadcasting September 1995June 1997

    Activities and Societies:
    College Orchestra (Violinist), WBWC (DJ, Music Director), Satori, Allies

Additional Information

Julia Ciesla-Hanley’s Interests:

Reading, traveling, playing violin, listening to music

Julia Ciesla-Hanley’s Groups:

WBNY Alumni Chapter (Secretary), Chautauqua Leadership Network, Jamestown Community Orchestra, Warren Civic Orchestra, WRFA Advisory Board, First Covenant Church's Living Christmas Tree, Buffalo Blogger

  •    WBWC Alumni

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