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Oversee the creation of IAC's written content, including website copy, blog posts, marketing emails, social media posts, printed content, press releases, and more.Build and maintain relationships with local press and media outlets.Assist in the creation and editing of video and image content.

- I write humorous, thoughtful blog posts on various creative topics like pop culture, film, TV, and satire, as well as other topics related to arts & entertainment.- Expand personal brand on Medium & Twitter through consistent promotion and user interaction.

Research and write long-form articles on topics related to fan culture, including movies, television, and comic books. Wrote for Looper, SlashFilm, and Grunge.com

- Research and write articles about local trends, hot spots, things to do, and other popular activities in Los Angeles county.

- Manage the Founder Institute’s blog to ensure a consistent and timely distribution of targeted content.- Keep up-to-date on current startup trends and composed engaging blog posts that explain advanced entrepreneurial topics in an accessible manner.- Conduct keyword research to plan and write media-rich blog posts to increase audience engagement, boost brand awareness, and build reputation in the startup industry.- Work with marketing team members on a regular basis to ensure goals are met and plan for next projects.- Monitor traffic analytics of content and site, and iterated marketing processes based on relevant findings.- Refine existing messaging and created new messaging for the company’s web and print media.- Train and manage new marketing interns and employees.

Increase search engine optimization by creating 300 event listings per month with unique content for the Carmel.com, SantaCruz.com and SanJose.com calendars.Managed social media and Carmel.com website to brand organization, build interaction, and inform audience.

Created short event listings for local community events in the Santa Cruz area.

Responsible for organizing and categorizing incoming application documents, reporting directly to the Student Services manager.Maintained an Excel spreadsheet containing all submitted transcripts, scholarships, etc. and corresponded with applicants regarding missing documents.Updated the application status of 530 applicants through the Stanford Admit system.Managed basic office duties, including organizing folders, scanning documents, filing.

Updated the SanJose.com website with upcoming and relevant art and music event listings.Conducted article research and wrote short articles describing local events.

Managed the San Jose Downtown Association informational booth volunteers.Collaborated in weekly production duties including onsite logistical setup, volunteer staffing and coordination.

Engaged with the general public to answer questions about the museum and exhibits.Sold museum memberships as well as museum merchandise associated with each exhibition.Ensured security for art displays.

Managed and trained volunteer ushers on proper safety protocols.Interacted with the general public and answered questions about the venue and event.Handled sales transactions in a courteous and efficient manner in person and by phone.Assisted with sales promotion by developing website announcements and tabling.Exercised professional demeanor and diplomacy with challenging customers to achieve customer satisfaction.

Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail by proofreading and correcting written articles for spelling, grammatical and syntax errors for the Santa Clara University on-campus newspaper.