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Vancouver, Washington, United States

Responsible for the development of internal and external communications materials in bothdigital and traditional formats, playing a lead role in conceptualizing, developing, and editingwritten and web content.

Vancouver, Washington, United States

-Writes, publishes, and evaluates performance of written content for Trust website and media placements-Monitors media landscape across Murdock Trust service areas and builds relationships with local media and influencers-Supports Communications team events and webinars, including planning, content, invite list development and vetting, RSVP management.

· Managed creative team for a digital advertising agency, directing graphic designers and copywriters, communicating with clients, conducting market research, setting and meeting quarterly goals, and ensuring quality of all creative output· Wrote copy for all seasonal promotions, new product launches, Facebook ads, and email flows for six client brands.

• Wrote creative ad copy for a social-first digital advertising agency that helps ecommerce brands grow
• Wrote welcome email series, ad and email copy for seasonal promotions, and 10-15 ongoing ad campaigns per brand
• Drafted and formatted welcome emails and seasonal promotion emails for distribution using Klaviyo

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

· Developed professional, dynamic copy for use across communication channels, including social media, website, blog, emails, mailings, conference publications, academic publications, videos, and sponsorships· Supported team events and conferences through planning, Zoom setup, and managing invitations and RSVP lists· Managed a team of seven as Virtual Team.

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

· Collaborated with six-person team on two consulting projects for nonprofit organizations, collecting qualitative research data through interviews, coding, and competitor analysis to present a written report with client deliverables· Partnered with the largest publisher serving 30% of all African American churches to improve their communications strategy.

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

• Collaborated with Essay Editor to acquire and select essays for publication in independent academic journal
• Provided thoughtful, thorough feedback and edits on each selected essay, collaborating with the author and Editor to ensure clear writing, persuasive argumentation, and suitability with the publication theme
• Met weekly with editorial team to communicate progress, clarify vision, and execute marketing campaigns

Wheaton, IL

• Gathered data from library on requested topics, summarized and presented sources to professor, and organized findings in preparation for upcoming courses
• Performed administrative tasks for Wheaton in England trip, including researching destinations, mapping routes, booking tours, and writing and editing student handbook
• Scanned and organized over 200 research documents using Box management software

Westmont, IL

• · Proofread manuscripts for adherence to Chicago Manual of Style for a leading Christian publisher· Reviewed early-stage manuscripts and wrote reader reports for editors, writing high-pressure content under deadlines·.
• Attended editorial, design, and product evaluation meetings

Santa Barbara, California

• Performed marketing tasks for one of the top wedding planners in Southern California
• Wrote captions for Pinterest, the #1 social media platform for target audience, to increase SEO visibility
• Organized, edited, and published blog posts, combining an understanding of SEO and target audience
• Prepared publication packets for major wedding magazines based on publication guidelines

Boca Raton, FL

• Drafted and update grant templates with boilerplate language to improve faculty grant applications
• Researched and wrote articles to publish in Department of Research newsletter
• Collaborated with Research Development staff to write an e-book on grant writing protocol to distribute to FAU faculty and doctoral students, published as “Essentials of Grant Writing at FAU”
• Curated funding opportunity lists for special topics and streamlined current spreadsheet of top funding opportunities

Remote

• Review manuscript queries and help determine which manuscripts should proceed to publication, based on adherence to GenZ values, applicability to target audience, and quality of writing
• Manage Facebook account, increasing followers and public engagement through researching social media strategies, planning schedule for posting, and maintaining active presence
• Complete specialized marketing assignments such as securing book signings for authors at bookstores across the nation through researching options, contacting venues, and communicating results

Wheaton, IL

• Provided thoughtful, thorough feedback for approximately 25 student resumes and cover letters per week
• Researched and summarized findings of cover letter pedagogy to present to supervisor with the goal of creating an official Wheaton College Cover Letter Guide to release to study body
• Provided feedback and input on the resume and cover letter review process to supervisor during weekly meetings in order to improve student experience

Wheaton, Illinois

• Contributed weekly or bi-weekly news articles, revising articles in response to constructive criticism from editorial staff
• Conducted research through interviewing on- and off-campus leaders, analyzing data from student surveys, gathering student testimonials, and transcribing recorded interviews

Bachelor'S Degree, English Literature

Summa Cum Laude

Scholar'S Semester Abroad, English Language And Literature/Letters

Recipient of SCIO Alumni Award for Best Overall Academic Performance out of 40+ students