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Hey y'all!

I'm Stephanie Kizziar, but my friends (like you) can call me Steph. I'm a writer, communicator, connector, planner, podcaster and people person. I love nothing more than authentic conversations with interesting people and working on things that make a difference in my community of Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Why La Rivière?

It's fancy and French, bien sûr.

"La rivière" translates to "the river" in French. I've always been drawn to water (beach lover here) and I love the idea that a river can make some serious change in a landscape. Tenacious and ever-flowing, rivers get things done- kinda like me!

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A rivière is also a name for a necklace of precious stones, such as diamonds. Making you sparkle is my specialty.

 

It's also a twist on my maiden name and a tribute to my small business owner grandparents who operated "La Rivière Jewelers" from 1951-1982.

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My Story.

I graduated from LSU (Geaux Tigers!) in 2008 with a degree in Mass Communication: Public Relations. I have spent my professional career focusing on leadership, communication, education, community relations and digital media. All that I have prepared for and practiced over the last 15 years has led me to develop a unique blend of experience with a deep passion for communication, social media and community connections.  My career path has given me all the tools necessary to excel at writing in a way that authentically showcases brands and individuals.


I'm currently a Marketing Specialist with Vitalant Blood Donation, specifically focusing on their fundraising arm and other special projects. Prior to that, I was the Communications Manager for Vitalant's south division, serving as the main media liaison across Louisiana Mississippi, and Tennessee.   

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My previous position as an Account Manager with Rally Marketing included managing over thirty clients and relaying their needs to a team of content writers, graphic designers and SEO specialists. I focused on crafting effective strategies for clients while ensuring they were receiving the best possible mix of digital marketing services to achieve their specific goals. Simultaneously, I was the Events Manager for the flourishing, digitally-based parenting website, Lafayette Mom, where I planned, promoted and executed large events for parents and sponsors. I also led a team of 30+ amazing women in our community who created daily content for the website.

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In addition, I have 8 total years in the world of education but my duties went far beyond the classroom. I have worked closely with students, parents, stakeholders, alumni, development teams, board members and in the nonprofit sector through the marketing and planning of various events and fundraisers.

Girl About Town.

I care a lot about my community, and it's really important to me to give back where and when I can. I'm part of some amazing organizations and have been honored with some pretty special awards.

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