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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Develop and implement content strategies that align with business objectives and target audience needs• Lead a team of content creators, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure high-quality content production• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party services• Oversee the editorial calendar, managing the timely delivery of content across multiple platforms• Utilize SEO best practices to enhance content visibility and improve search engine rankings• Measure and analyze content performance using analytics tools• Manage content budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources• Create engaging, high-quality content tailored to various stages of the customer journey• Develop and maintain content guidelines and style guides to ensure brand consistency across all channels• Report on content creation process to senior management

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Orchestrated seamless collaboration with third-party companies and internal teams• Spearheaded effective editorial calendar maintenance• Generated engaging blog posts for WordPress platform• Composed email newsletters using HubSpot• Elevated organic traffic through content crafted with SEO keywords drawn from Ahrefs and GoogleSearch Console• Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy• Strengthened content through proofreading and editing• Organized collected information to produce well-written articles

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing• Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums• Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines• Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals• Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking• Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines• Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content• Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings• Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact

Chicago, Il

• Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics• Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch• Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards• Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects• Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards• Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams• Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements

Chicago, Illinois

• Worked with writers to assist with story development and research• Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality• Edited written stories and fact-checked submissions by reviewing sources• Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums• Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation• Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout• Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits

Arlington Heights, Illinois

• Assisted students with English and Writing ACT test preparation• Tracked student progress to measure academic success• Utilized communication skills to build rapport with tutees

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

• Efficiently set up and take down catered events• Provide high-quality service to clients• Ensure client satisfaction through direct interactions• Respond to logistical issues• Manage crew members to ensure proper event execution

Naperville, Illinois

• Facilitated writing workshops and tutoring sessions• Offered guidance to help tutees revise academic work• Coached students in crafting various assignments

Chicago, Illinois

• Composed lifestyle articles for multiple websites• Contributed to the success of Betterrecipes.com and Recipe4Living.com through digital publishing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English: Writing, 3.859

Study Abroad: British Studies

Culinary Arts/Chef Training, 4.0