Elina Katrin Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Read and evaluate hundreds of prose and poetry submissions for the biannual Mizna literary journal, discussing the artistic merit of selected works with the team• Edit accepted pieces for the print journal and Mizna Online digital platform, enhancing the writing craft, maintaining the editorial style guide, and overseeing each piece from document layout to publication• Organize community events such as literary readings, teach-ins, festivals, and the nationwide US book tour for the novelist and poet Maya Abu Al-Hayyat• Facilitate venue outreach and travel logistics for writers and staff members participating in Mizna’s artistic programs

• Assisted in developing and implementing fundraising campaigns in service of the nonprofit’s mission to amplify the work of Arab, Southwest Asian, and North African writers, filmmakers, and artists• Maintained office systems and contact databases, registering donor contributions and journal subscriptions• Ensured brand consistency across all external communications, including the messaging used in grant proposals

• Wrote B2B and B2C advertising copy that reflects the clients’ voices for a variety of traditional and digital media placements, such as billboards, banners, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google, Spotify, and Youtube• Built informational architectures for clients’ websites, populating them with compelling copy that drives engagement to landing pages• Created 30+ internal and external blog posts backed by SEO best practices and target audience research• Conceptualized creative brand campaigns and successfully executed them through collaboration across teams

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Managed marketing initiatives for book award ceremonies and fundraising events through email campaigns and a blend of organic and paid social media strategy• Stewarded the organization’s social media channels by writing copy and designing content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X, which resulted in a significant follower, reach, engagement, and brand awareness increase • Enhanced user experience by optimizing the foundation’s website as well as updating and generating fresh, relevant content

• Monitored trends and conducted ethnic media research based on the clients’ requested consumer markets and topics, translating relevant news and opinion stories from Russian to English• Pitched and wrote 20+ blog posts for the company's U.S. and Canadian websites, highlighting how immigrant communities are receiving and responding to local policies• Created 20+ organic posts across social media platforms, including Twitter/X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, to attract new audiences and increase website traffic

• Edited creative nonfiction and poetry submissions by working with writers on developmental and line edits to strengthen their pieces• Established a social media campaign, designed assets, and wrote copy materials for the launch of a PubLab magazine issue

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

• Read through 400+ creative writing submissions, evaluated their fit for The Hollins Critic journal, and nominated 40+ poems strong in craft for potential publication• Discussed the artistic value of nominated works with the poetry editor and team and selected 60+ exceptional poems to publish throughout ten issues of the journal

Roanoke, Virginia, United States

• Designed and taught two lectures on craft elements of literary fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, developing generative prompts for nine students to cultivate excitement and help improve their writing • Supported the Intermediate Creative Writing professor and class lectures by managing student discussion participation

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

• Wrote and edited marketing and communication copy for the consultancy, including 10+ blog posts, 15+ Instagram captions, and 10+ biweekly e-newsletters to maintain brand image and a strong online presence• Managed and oversaw all writing content for 10+ client projects, including website copy, promotional mailers, video and podcast scripts to boost brand awareness• Collaborated with a ten-person team to brainstorm strategy and content ideas, organize deliverables, and successfully fulfill objectives for 10+ marketing campaigns

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

• Edited the third edition of Yadong Luo’s Guanxi and Business (World Scientific, 2020) for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and clarity• Strengthened the nonfiction manuscript by fact-checking, proofreading, and providing feedback and rewriting suggestions

Miami, Florida, United States

• Wrote and edited 25+ short video scripts, polished 10+ storyboards, and produced five voice-over scripts to help clients communicate complex topics simply• Supported a team of illustrators and animators in the creation of 15+ storyboard and production packages

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

• Proofread and revised 50+ articles written by staff reporters to publish polished, accurate news stories• Supervised a team of five writers by pitching story ideas and assigning weekly articles to staff to ensure regular production of fresh and engaging content

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

• Developed 30+ articles in a deadline-driven environment for the News and Arts & Entertainment sections of a student-produced newspaper with a weekly circulation of 8,000+ copies • Conducted 90+ interviews and gathered research in areas that appeal to the university population

Master'S Degree, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Member of the Presidential Inauguration Committee; Member of the Search Committee for the Vice President.

Bachelor'S Of Science In Communication, Double Major In Journalism And Creative Writing, Minor In Motion Pictures

Activities and Societies: Ambassador for the Creative Writing program; Secretary of the Society of Professional Journalists