Kaitlin Williams Mena Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Act as creative thought-leader and idea-generator on a variety of client projects across many industries, including pharmaceuticals, technology, finance, hospitality and more-Conceive and create clear, concise, and inspiring written and visual communications (Email, Text, PowerPoint, Video, Graphic Design, Script, Article) that drive actionable results to achieve clients’ communication or event objectives-Provide communications strategy, planning, and subject-matter-expertise to clients, including recommendations on communications calendars, cadence, mediums, cultural initiatives, specific calls-to-action, and more-Build meaningful, trusting relationships with clients, including high-level decision-makers at the VP/GM/C-suite level-Understand and evaluate clients’ business objectives, marketing strategies, and cultural initiatives and provide opportunities and creative solutions to elevate these strategies-Lead multiple teams of creative workers on a project-by-project basis, including graphic and motion graphic designers, videographers, and fellow creative directors to ideate, design, and deliver written, video, and graphic deliverables to clients-Partner closely with client teams and internal project teams to produce results in both communications and live events -Formally present creative and tactical ideas to key client stakeholders-Adhere to extremely tight client deadlines in a fast-paced environment-Be mindful of client budgets and timelines when creating and suggesting specific tactics and deliverables

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

As Creative Associate, I support the creative department at Wilson Dow in any way that may be required. I actively participate in the brainstorming and creative creation of pitches and event strategies, I help produce and refine pitch decks, write a variety of corporate communications, assist in branding initiatives, and help oversee creative strategy and pull-through for any projects I'm involved in.

As Marketing Strategist and Event Coordinator for HomeFinder.com, I am responsible for the logistics and coordination of all trade show attendance for the company. This includes handling travel bookings for myself and coworkers, creating, ordering and shipping any show collateral and booth materials, and being present at the shows to help promote the company. Additionally, I write and edit the majority of the company blog posts, assist in content calendar planning, and manage social media for our various profiles. I am also the key event coordinator in the Agent Transformation Sweepstakes, and am involved in the logistics and planning for that event, which takes place in Chicago. ***HomeFinder.com was acquired by Placester on February 22, 2016.

Greater Chicago Area

As Event Marketing Coordinator, I serve as the lynch pin between marketing and events (both in-person and online). I currently project-manage and execute all company webinars, and I play a large role in the copy-writing and marketing for events and webinar promotion. I assist in the promotion of all events on our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter pages, and I play an active role in the planning, promotion, and execution of in-person events such as the Chief Learning Officer Symposium, Chief Learning Officer Breakfast Club, and Workforce Live!

Crown Point

* Work closely with CEO to plan and execute all company events, such as the Beyond Safety Conference & Expo and the Midwest Smoke Out* Develop and secure sponsorships and exhibitors for company events* Act as primary point of contact for all speakers, exhibitors and vendors participating in company events* Execute and plan all marketing and social media strategies for company events* Manage all social media accounts for company, company events, and clients using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Hootsuite* Act as company consultant for any clients interested in starting social media marketing campaigns* Write all ad and web copy for company websites, event websites, and print ads* Monitor website traffic using Google Analytics* Manage all PR for company and company events, including networking pursuits, targeted e-blast marketing, writing press releases, and reaching out to potential clients and colleagues* Work closely with web designer and web programmer to ensure the all company websites are concise, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing

Valparaiso, Indiana

As the Payment Services Receptionist, I act as a liaison between CSI employees and clients, both in person and over the phone. Additionally, I am the first layer of the office's security, and I oversee the security cameras, sign in guests to the office, and screen calls for potential scammers and phishers. I'm fortunate to be able to occasionally apply my foreign language skills with Spanish-speaking customers on the phone. When not at the front desk, I manage a variety of highly confidential spreadsheets and data projects. Everything I do for CSI demands attention to detail, discretion, and efficeincy.

San Jose, Costa Rica

During my time as Editor for the Escape Artist Costa Rica website, I researched and wrote over 80 general, informative articles about main website topics concerning living, working, investing, and traveling in Costa Rica. Additonally, I collaborated with our SEO specialist to provide keword-rich content and edited the content and grammar of articles provided by other authors

San Jose, Costa Rica

My duties as Social Media and Content Manager covered a broad scope of responsibilites. I wrote detailed and informative blog posts, listing descriptions, and location based content using the proper SEO keywords. I managed Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Trip Advisor and other social media accounts. I also handled link exchanges with other reputable websites performed SEO research using the Google Keywords Tool

(This Site No Longer Exists)

As one of the original bloggers for Girly Nerds, I helped create and hone the fun, fantastic "Girly Nerds" style of writing. I wrote dozens of posts about topics that were geeky, feminine, or a combination of two. Additionally, I designed creative concepts for t-shirts, utilized social media to further publicize the blog, wrote reviews for our sponsor, Quirk Books, and helped the Editor in Chief handpick new Girly Nerd writers. I also authored the Girly Nerd slogan: "Beautifully brainy and brain-fully beautiful"

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Wrote and designed two seperate lines of cards with the Graphics Design Intern, wrote creative and humorous copy for multiple greeting cards, created presentations used in Merchandising Strategy meetings by the Creative Director, brainstormed with Creative Director and Editorial Director to improve copy-based marketing items

Indiana University - Bloomginton, In

Oversaw all aspects of the magazine’s publicity, created ads for the magazine using Adobe Creative Suite products, contacted publishing companies about acquiring review copies of books, communicated with editors from other literary magazines to organize ad exchanges, edited materials for spelling and grammatical errors before publication

Valparaiso, Indiana

Authored well-researched articles to be published in the magazine, interviewed local brides and wedding photographers, edited copy for spelling and grammatical mistakes, and spoke to independent businesses about advertising in Wedding Essentials Magazine.

Bachelor Of Arts, English With A Concentration In Creative Writing, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Q-Teacher at Collins Living Learning Center, Community Council at Collins Living Learning Center, Editor.

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