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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Partnered with UX designers, developers, and researchers using tools like Figma, Miro, and Mural to enhance the user experiences of websites and applications for clients ranging from boutique agencies to global retail brands.Directed and facilitated stakeholder research sessions to develop the brand vision, mission, and value statements for a global retail fashion brand’s UX Design Team, enabling the team to easily convey their story and capabilities.Developed content strategy and crafted copy for a boutique design agency and UX design thought leader’s websites creating stronger connections between the brands and enhancing business development strategies.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Write video scripts, brand messaging and frameworks, thought leadership pieces, social media posts, emails, and lead copy and content design for website refreshes and new builds for all clients including Accenture, Avanade, KPMG, Grainger, Eagle Hill Consulting, and Shoreline Sightseeing.

Remote

Manage posting and execution of the Fellow Americans social media accounts. Ensure up-to-date content calendar to distribute best-testing videos and graphics across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Assist distribution team in selecting and uploading best-performing social content for widespread email and newsletter distribution.

Chicago, Il

Led the digital communications and content strategy, including growing the company’s social media presence and following by 30%. Additionally managed all corporate and internal communications, which included establishing and running the CEO’s internal podcast, and building an entirely new intranet to keep team members across the country informed and connected. Also managed Levy’s charitable wing, Levy Cares, and took a special interest in growing Levy’s Corporate Social Responsibility program and outreach.

Chicago, Il

Senior copywriter on the Alcon team and supporting writer on the James Hardie team. Wrote materials such as posters, digital and print banners, magazine print ads, brand guidelines, product brochures, product and partnership sell sheets, TV commercials, video interview questions, digital and print sales aids, and e-blasts. Worked closely with art directors to create print and digital campaigns.

Lead writer for all Amway brand materials, Amway event materials, and Amway Achieve magazine. Wrote emails, message centers, and website banners, getting started guides, and the website copy for the new Independent Business Owner (IBO) Digital Starter Kit. Secondary brand writer for Amway Business News magazine, Amway beauty brand, Amway health brand, and Amway home brand materials. Worked closely with art directors to create print and web campaigns like the New IBO Digital Experience.

Chicago

Chicago

Worked for the Administrative units for the Art Education and Art Therapy Departments at SAIC. Acted as a liaison between students, faculty, and staff. Maintained student databases using software like PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel. Coordinated faculty and student meetings, maintained department calendars using Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Spreadsheets. Executed general office maintenance.

Derwood, Md

Worked as a chef and member of a professional catering company, co-created a new pastry and dessert menu, catered for parties of 10 to 250 people, assisted as an on-site pantry chef at plated dinners

Leader of hospitality throughout the shift, responsible for managing the closing staff of the bakery, administrative responsibilities include reconciliation of cash and credit cards, and processing tip information for payroll

Worked as an intern and then an assistant in the Office of Public Affairs; photographer for CNCS at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service 2010 in New York City; photographed CEO Patrick Corvington at meetings at the Capitol, board meetings, employee induction pictures, and special events

Interned in the Office of Public Affairs; wrote press releases, put together media kits, assisted development of photography archive, designed display center at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service 2009 in San Francisco, CA

Worked as a sales assistant on the floor, helped customers in both English and French, unloaded and stocked new shipments, organized the stock room

Master'S Degree, New Arts Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts, Photography

Activities and Societies: Photographer for The Student Voice Magazine; Issue 1, 2010 in “Mother’s Cupboard Fritatta Challenge” and “Alpha.

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Basic Patisserie Certificate, Pastry