Markelle Grabo, Mfa Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Develop impactful public and professional-facing content in support of communications plans promoting ADA strategic initiatives across identified customer groups and in service to the ADA’s mission and vision.-Content development includes key messages, talking points, web short- and long-form copy, social media and social media influencer messaging, infographic copy, video scripts, press materials and more.-Additional duties include social media content creation via Canva (videos and graphics) and newsletter layout and distribution.-Staff advisor to the Communications Innovation volunteer workgroup

Jurupa Valley, California, United States

- Aided in the development & implementation of award-winning campaigns for the district- Planned and produced videos, reels, and photos- Designed branded graphics for print & digital use- Wrote articles, news releases, plans, & reports- Social media management and content creation- Conducted interviews and performed research- Designed, laid out, and published the district newsletter- Managed content for the district website- Assisted with event planning and coordination

Jurupa Valley, California, United States

- Wrote original articles for the district newsletter- Designed branded graphics & edited photos- Monitored and responded to social media activity- Conducted interviews and performed research- Designed, laid out, and published the district newsletter- Composed and edited district communications- Updated the department webpage- Performed administrative duties as assigned

Jurupa Valley, California, United States

- Oversaw attendance and department time cards- Scheduled substitute personnel and led orientations- Processed invoices and filed documents & reports- Answered a high volume of phone calls

Upland, California, United States

• Circulation, reference, and administrative services• Developed and implemented children's programs• Planned and presented writing workshops for the adult literacy program• Social media management and content creation• Designed library promotional materials with Canva• Cataloged magazines

Perris, California, United States

• Circulation, adult & youth reference desks• Held weekly teen programs featuring crafts, video games, movies, and other activities• Designed promotional materials and graphics with Canva• YA collection development, book displays, summer reading program development• Led preschool story time when coordinator was absent & assisted during the summertime

Loma Linda, California

• Cashiered and assisted customers on the sales floor• Priced and inventoried text & trade books• Merchandised & stocked products, updated the website according to product availability• Aided in record keeping and filing• Answered the phone and transferred calls.

Waukesha, Wi

• Cashiered and assisted customers on the sales floor• Merchandised and stocked products• Processed and cataloged incoming & outgoing product transfers• Opened and closed store regularly

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Updated the website and promoted the organization via social media• Cataloged paper submissions electronically• Reviewed convention CFPs and paper abstracts• Edited and proofread book reviews

Chicago, Il

• Co-supervised the desk receptionists and overall desk operations• Scheduled all shifts at the desk and held monthly staff meetings

Greater Chicago Area

Researched and consulted applicable state level water quality websites to write creative and original articles on state specific water quality.

Chicago, Il

• Assisted in the administration, service, and security of the residence hall

Master’S Degree, Writing For Children & Young Adults

• Creative Thesis: Roses in the Wood, a fairy tale retelling of “Snow White and Rose Red” • Critical Thesis: “Rewriting the Rules.

Bachelor’S Degree, English/Creative Writing, Communications Minor

Activities and Societies: Women's Chorus, National Society of Collegiate Scholars.Graduated summa cum laude. Wrote short stories, poems.

High School