Jill Monte Email & Phone Number

Dearborn, Mi

Work with the Marketing, Talent and Proposal teams to create unique content in support of EDSI’s mission of helping people and companies in transition. Responsible for writing and publishing thoughtful, personalized, and brand-relevant content on a variety of topics across multiple online platforms related to workforce development, training and talent solutions consulting while demonstrating a high level of editorial standards to ensure accuracy and relevancy. As designated company proofer, I edit a large volume of proposals, sales documents, PowerPoints and Marketing collateral while offering feedback and guidance to improve/enhance narrative content. Responsible for Quality Reviewing time-sensitive 100+ page RFP/proposal packages and sending edits and content enhancements back to the team. Designated social media manager responsible for posting company blogs, events, announcements and other relevant news, resulting in increased audience and interaction across channels. Pursue 4-6 company awards on a yearly basis, handling coordination, information-gathering and writing. Responsible for developing, coordinating and publishing quarterly magazine that highlights company innovations, new business, and best practices.

Detroit, Mi

Edited and proofread marketing content, including all digital, mobile, video and print initiatives, for agency's client, Chevrolet. Reviewed copy against 40-page style guide and disclosures documents, ensuring all copy had flawless grammar, style and punctuation.

From digital and print ads to web copy and email blasts, I've written every marketing piece imaginable. STRATEGY*Increased company's credibility and client awareness by creating and editing copy for marketing brand initiatives, presentations, articles, web and social media outlets. *Collaborated with team of graphic artists to pitch campaign ideas to upper management and up to seven internal departments. *Met with managers and clients to communicate project timelines and assess strategies and workflow while offering process improvement and growth ideas to ensure efficiency and consistency of creative vision. DAILY TASKS*Positioned DMP as a marketplace leader to current and prospective advertisers by developing, writing and editing B2B/B2C messaging, sales collateral, internal communication materials, website copy, digital, mobile and print ads, headlines and stories. *Simultaneously proofread an average of 50 newspaper advertisements daily under strict and ever-changing production deadlines, with a nearly error-free success rate. *Verified and improved copy for accuracy and grammar while offering creative input to elevate client messages.ACHIEVEMENTS & ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES*2012 North Star Achievement Award Recipient. Given by CEO in recognition of workflow solutions that were implemented to streamline procedures and save company money. *Trained newly hired staff writers on department procedures, including writing style, editing guidelines and approval processes.*Assisted in acquiring top talent by serving on an ongoing Human Resources task force to help recruit, interview and select candidates for open positions.*Participated in special project committees covering social media, company forecasting and research.

As the school's primary information resource, I used multiple communications tools to promote HCCN.*Created heightened visibility of school programs and events through marketing and advertising initiatives. *Coordinated annual publicity plan *Served as parent/teacher liaison for school curriculum and event management issues. *Wrote and submitted press releases to area newspapers resulting in news coverage.*Researched and wrote articles on childhood development for inclusion into newsletter.*Attended classroom and local events to report and photograph activities for use in publicity and communication materials.

By being a trusted communications liaison to internal and external clients, I helped increase the company's visibility and credibility.*Partnered with Advertising, Circulation and Editorial departments to conceptualize, plan and coordinate multiple-page sections for insertion into the newspapers, leading to increased revenue and client publicity.*Communicated directly with advertising clients to assist in assessing and planning creative strategy.*Assigned projects to staff designers, writers, photographers and freelance employees while monitoring and enforcing deadlines for advertising sections.*Conducted client interviews and research for special tabloid sections on topics ranging from college guides and home & garden shows to holiday events and summer festivals. *Wrote and edited copy for newsletters, sections, handbooks and other marketing pieces.

*Increased awareness of news campaigns and brand identification by writing copy for Sales, Marketing and Advertising materials, including advertisements, special sections, brochures, direct mail, radio and TV scripts.*Managed and prioritized 30-60 writing projects on a monthly basis.*Interviewed external clients for articles used in special sections and newsletters.

Served as hospital PR and special events point of contact, working directly with the hospital’s Chief Information Officer.*Heightened visibility of hospital services and events through aggressive media relations and marketing campaign that included print, online and broadcast media.*Planned, directed and implemented communications program in the media markets, with an emphasis on health communications.*Researched, planned and promoted community events, employee appreciation banquets and open houses.*Interviewed physicians, medical staff and administrators for news articles, marketing pieces, and patient communication materials.*Wrote and coordinated copy for hospital publications and website, using desktop publishing software.

In this newly created position, I rolled out the college’s inaugural communications and events calendar while overseeing PR initiatives for 3 campus locations.*Publicized degree programs through print, broadcast and electronic media for the metro Detroit area while providing public relations support for recruiting events.*Implemented three new special events, resulting in 30% enrollment increase for Fall, 1996 and Spring 1997 semesters.*Wrote articles for multi-campus internal publications.*Created, organized and publicized promotional events for two campuses.*Handled photography for direct mail pieces and events.*Pitched press releases and stories to media, resulting in regular press coverage.