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Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Strategic Internal and External Communications:● Developing and executing a robust communications strategy, integrating automation tools, driving an increase in member renewals and engagement.● Crafting ongoing communications campaigns.Content Strategy & Management:● Incorporated content testing and strategy across diverse platforms, growing followers and increasing engagement rates.● Produce and edit 5-10 weekly emails, 3-4 daily social posts, member and sponsorship materials, presentations, and visual assets, including website content.Leadership and Team Management:● Lead communications, optimizing workflow with tools such as Social News Desk, MailChimp, Google Analytics, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Basecamp, and AI platforms CoPilot, ChatGPT-4, Claude, and Writer platforms.AI Integration:● Conducting comprehensive AI case studies and testing, generating 25% weekly productivity savings through AI-driven automation and process improvements.● Developing AI policies to ensure ethical and efficient use of AI tools within the organization.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Dedicated and passionate advocate addressing food insecurity among college students in Los Angeles. ● As an Advisory Board member specializing in marketing and content strategy, I will work with Student LunchBox to expand its local presence.● I will collaborate with community leaders, educational institutions, and stakeholders to help raise awareness of Studentlunchbox. org's work, introduce them to sustainable solutions, and support initiatives that ensure no student has to choose between education and hunger. ● We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where every student has access to the nutrition they need to succeed academically and thrive personally.

Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

● Communications Coordinator, including social media, media, & internal crisis (COVID) and government policy.● Marketing Strategy, Management, and Implementation● Help define and create marketing opportunities, including volunteer programs and coordination. ● Event planning and creative for fundraising and awareness.● Responsible for SEO and content strategy to generate high-quality traffic and growth through digital channels over time.

Los Alamitos, California, Us

● Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies, encompassing outreach, media relations, public relations, and brand management, resulting in a significant increase in brand awareness and a 78% lift in website traffic and social media engagement.● Campaign Management: Led the design, implementation, and evaluation of cost-effective marketing campaigns that successfully raised awareness, strengthened existing partnerships, and cultivated new strategic alliances, contributing to increased donations (up 28%) and grant funding (up 35%).● Market Intelligence: Conducted comprehensive research on industry trends, competitor landscapes, regulatory environments, and global statistics on the food waste industry and trends, translating insights into compelling messaging and brand narratives that increased media coverage and funding.● Brand Stewardship: Developed and enforced brand guidelines, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all channels and created comprehensive media kits for partners and organizations, amplifying brand reach and impact.● Fundraising & Outreach: Collaborated with Fund Development and Corporate Outreach teams to design and execute impactful fundraising campaigns, engaging events, and persuasive donor communications, resulting in a 28% increase in donations and a 38% increase in grand funding from new sources. Plus, a greater volunteer outreach included a 45% increase in volunteer group participation.● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered alignment and synergy across multiple departments and community partners, ensuring cohesive messaging and coordinated efforts to achieve organizational goals.● Team & Vendor Management: Effectively managed marketing interns/staff and external vendors, optimizing resources and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.

Seal Beach, Ca, Us

Leadership & Strategy:● Spearheaded the development and execution of comprehensive content strategies for multiple brands, resulting in 25-56% increase in organic traffic a 60%+ lift in brand awareness.● Led cross-functional teams of writers, designers, and developers to successfully launch major content initiatives for diverse product categories, exceeding project goals and timelines.● Conducted in-depth content audits and gap analyses to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement, driving significant gains in content performance.● Managed editorial calendars and content production workflows, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality assets across various channels.Content Creation & Optimization:● Developed and implemented content style guides and brand voice guidelines, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness across all content touchpoints.● Produced various engaging content formats, including blog posts, articles, white papers, case studies, social media campaigns, and video scripts.● Optimized content for search engines (SEO) using keyword research, on-page optimization techniques, and backlink strategies, resulting in increased visibility and organic traffic.● Leveraged data-driven insights to inform content decisions, continuously testing and refining strategies to maximize impact and ROI.Expertise & Skills:● Deep understanding of content marketing principles, best practices, and emerging trends.● Proven track record of building and managing high-performing content teams.● Strong project management skills, with experience leading complex initiatives from ideation to execution.● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.● Proficient in various content management systems (CMS), analytics platforms, and SEO tools.Industries: K12, Education, nonprofit, Community, Medical, Training, Technology.

Washington, Dc, Us

● Content Marketing Strategy: Developed a marketing plan based on the experience roadmap and touchpoints with our cross-functional teams and education partners.● Learning designer and content writer who crafted digital experiences for students looking to advance their careers through a global learning management platform offering credentials courses.● Worked with executive and product team on budgets, sales, and customer service.● Developed organic content to drive engagement, awareness, and conversions.● Digital experience designer assessing the user experience of the platform and individual course materials for education partners.● Develop Market Strategy for all new course products and institutions, including pricing, value proposition, and audience segmentation.● Learning content designer and producer, editor, and user experience manager for customer experience and learning outcomes.