Taylor D. Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

I am leading communications for the College of Engineering at San Diego State University and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to disseminate research stories, awards, grants, events and opportunities through various channels including SDSU NewsCenter, SDSU Magazine, social media platforms, email, and more.My responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Promoting faculty research, grants and awards - Managing CoE social media accounts and supporting Department accounts - Interviewing constituents and writing impact stories, research stories, PR, and more- Preparing bi-annual newsletters - Collaborating with campus partners and communicators to amplify campus stories- Developing content strategy and collaborate with SDSU Magazine Editorial Team- Website management- Media pitching

I am an independent copywriter and content specialist. My skills range from STEM writing and social media strategy to SEO blogging and content creation. I have applied my versatility to a number of industries such as academia, clean energy and renewables, lifestyle, healthcare, and wellness. Let's connect! I'd love to learn more about how I can support your team. Check out my clients and writing samples below.𝐌𝐈𝐓, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫, Oct 2022 - Present• Writing company profiles for a website redesign • Interview DMSE alumni and successful business owners • Editing, copywriting, and proofreadingDylan Green, 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, Feb 2022 – Present• Create and manage social media content and engagement for Dylan Green, a female-owned recruiting firm within the clean energy and technology space• Manage CEO's personal LinkedIn and Twitter accounts• Create social media strategy, oversee engagement, and track analytics• www.dylan-green.com𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫, Project Management, Feb 2023 - Present• Developed a project management plan • Oversee project lifecycle for several wealth management firms • Email marketing• Manage content team of writers and graphic designers𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫, May 2022 – July 2022•Write weekly travel insider profiles and travel guides for Safara's website & blog •https://editorial.safara.travel/ 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫, October 2021 – June 2022•Wrote engaging blogs on a weekly basis for The Luminary, a parenting blog targeted toward family safety and wellness •Wrote weekly SEO blogs for Infomania to promote the company product, TruthFinder •https://www.truthfinder.com/infomania/ •https://www.theluminary.online/

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Spearhead digital communications for the Office of SDSU Alumni as part of University Relations and Development (URAD)• Social Media Marketing - Produce and organize social media campaigns on all platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube) including targeted/paid ads• Create monthly social media analytics reports measuring engagement rates, reach/impressions, and following• Produce assets for crowdfunding campaigns to raise money for on-campus organizations• Interview and write impact articles to highlight fundraising efforts and successes• Create targeted email campaigns and accompanying assets for campus crowdfunding campaigns, Day of Giving, and annual giving• Oversee and manage video and photo projects• Cover social media at all Alumni events such as donor receptions, Alumni awards, and sporting events

Cambridge, Ma, Us

• Led communications for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering as part of a two-person team• Social Media Marketing - Created and drafted intriguing organic and paid content for social media posts /campaigns across all platforms: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (including direct messaging) and Facebook. • Wrote articles and research press releases for MIT News about new research, department events and profiles of CEE community members. Wrote student feature articles, managed the CEE blogs and organized student-written blogs, attended and covered departmental events. (See articles below)• Created promoted email campaigns • Assisted in project management for comprehensive video and photo projects• Collaborated with communicators and researchers at other institutions and MIT departments to align publicity and coverage of new research and events• Wrote and prepared the weekly newsletter for research, awards, and events• Attended events - wrote, photographed and prepared social media content• Assisted with updates to the CEE website (cee.mit.edu)• Assisted in the process of creating materials such as brochures, hand-outs and booklets

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

• Strategized and executed social media campaigns; drafted social media content, scheduled via Hootsuite, utilized Facebook , Instagram and Twitter• Assisted in event planning, organizing, and promoting. Attended events and press conferences for social media coverage and promotion• Prepared social media analytics reports; Assisted in creation and distribution of advertisements for hospital events and opportunities

Bridgeport, Ct, Us

• Created Marketing Campaigns• Social Media for clients in lifestyle, entertainment, & beauty• Skills and applications: Photography & Photoshop, Canva, Google analytics, Hootsuite , Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest

Storrs, Connecticut, Us

• Interview Professors in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at UConn• Write articles about their research, awards and grants.• Published and featured in the CONNectivity magazine Interview students and write short articles on their work for the School of Engineering

• Editor of the weekly newsletter• Social Media Marketing: Increased social media following by 15% on Instagram for Town Vibe and Wilton Magazine. Managed Twitter, Pinterest, and both Instagram accounts. • Wrote short articles, assisted in fact checking, research, work on the town vibe website, and blogged for the 6 communities that Town Vibe publishes for. • Learned the process of the publishing • Daily administration tasks• Described as being "proactive" and having a "positive can-do attitude"http://www.townvibe.comhttps://www.instagram.com/wiltonmagazine/https://www.pinterest.com/townvibe/

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Exchange Program