Maxwell Nash Email & Phone Number

United States

Kent, Washington, United States

With limited supervision, I am providing a comprehensive re-write of all site copy and brand messaging frameworks for multiple companies under the Velociterra imprint, including Impulse Souvenirs, Arrow Emblems, Ignition Drawing, and Emerald City Decoration. I am also providing guidance related to SEO best practices, keyword research and SEO performance analysis.

Greater Seattle Area

Reporting to the Executive Director of Communication and Recruitment, I primarily work with the Seattle Promise program, a tuition support program dedicated to increasing access to higher education to all high school graduates of Seattle Public Schools, with a focus on driving greater equity among underserved student populations. I also provide general writing and editing support for the office of the Vice Chancellor of Communications & Strategic Initiatives, providing written content for… Show more Reporting to the Executive Director of Communication and Recruitment, I primarily work with the Seattle Promise program, a tuition support program dedicated to increasing access to higher education to all high school graduates of Seattle Public Schools, with a focus on driving greater equity among underserved student populations. I also provide general writing and editing support for the office of the Vice Chancellor of Communications & Strategic Initiatives, providing written content for marketing campaigns, design, lay out and write content for informational web pages, produce copy for academic course information and more.Key Responsibilities and Successes:* Talent coordination and storytelling for Seattle Colleges' 2020 Graduation video, which as of 2023 has received over 480K views on YouTube* Support the Seattle Promise program and recruitment efforts by identifying excellent stories, interviewing students, coordinating visual assets, and publishing short profiles.* Coordinator and coach for students in the Promise Ambassadors program, where I teach students about public speaking and personal storytelling. * Unified email messaging across all three campus locations. This established a central voice, reduced confusion, and increased engagement. Show less

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

As a Web Content Writer at Elsevier, a leading academic and scientific publisher, I was responsible for creating and developing web content for Scopus and ScienceDirect, two of the company's flagship products. I played a key role in setting the content plan for Elsevier's product and information pages during their next generation website update, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and informative content tailored for decision-makers in major research libraries worldwide.Key… Show more As a Web Content Writer at Elsevier, a leading academic and scientific publisher, I was responsible for creating and developing web content for Scopus and ScienceDirect, two of the company's flagship products. I played a key role in setting the content plan for Elsevier's product and information pages during their next generation website update, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and informative content tailored for decision-makers in major research libraries worldwide.Key Responsibilities and Successes:- Developed and wrote engaging web content, including textual product information and video scripts, for Scopus and ScienceDirect to effectively communicate product features and benefits to a global audience.- Contributed to the content planning process for Elsevier's next generation website update by identifying optimal media formats, performing content audits, and addressing content gaps.- Laid out webpages for Elsevier product websites, involving tasks such as sourcing images, creating elements in the CMS, and collaborating with SEO and Editorial teams.- Regularly met with stakeholders and product owners to review progress, receive feedback, and ensure that priorities and quality standards were consistently met. Show less

Remote

On a freelance basis, I produced timely and compelling short and medium-length SEO-focused product marketing copy for a variety of audiences.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Reporting to the Marketing Manager and the owners of the company, I conceived, wrote and edited for the company's email marketing, CEO blog, website, social media, and more.Key Responsibilities and Successes:* Relaunched Puzzle Break's LinkedIn presence, including editorial calendar management and writing/editing. Increased follower count by 20% in six months with $0 invested in paid media.* Wrote weekly blog posts on behalf of Puzzle Break's CEO, with an eye to SEO… Show more Reporting to the Marketing Manager and the owners of the company, I conceived, wrote and edited for the company's email marketing, CEO blog, website, social media, and more.Key Responsibilities and Successes:* Relaunched Puzzle Break's LinkedIn presence, including editorial calendar management and writing/editing. Increased follower count by 20% in six months with $0 invested in paid media.* Wrote weekly blog posts on behalf of Puzzle Break's CEO, with an eye to SEO optimization and maintaining brand voice.* Launched a diversity & inclusion pillar as part of the overall content marketing strategy, including working with and promoting diverse puzzle creators and Puzzle Break employees.* Assisted the CEO as well as the Marketing and Design team with writing and content strategy as needed, such as Twitter and Facebook posts, customer emails, and long form profiles. Show less

Greater Boston Area

Working with an asynchronous, distributed team, I interviewed exceptional PhD candidates within Northeastern University and wrote profiles about their research, their fields of study, and their personal biographies. These profiles were used for marketing campaigns on Northeastern's PhD website, as well as in targeted marketing materials for an audience of donors, prospective students and employers in higher education, industry, non-profits and government agencies.Key Responsibilities… Show more Working with an asynchronous, distributed team, I interviewed exceptional PhD candidates within Northeastern University and wrote profiles about their research, their fields of study, and their personal biographies. These profiles were used for marketing campaigns on Northeastern's PhD website, as well as in targeted marketing materials for an audience of donors, prospective students and employers in higher education, industry, non-profits and government agencies.Key Responsibilities and Successes:* Wrote over 50 profiles of PhD candidates and their research, aimed at translating complex scientific concepts into accessible language for a layman audience, published in a public-facing index (https://phd.northeastern.edu/profile/).* Created the index voice and style guide for freelance contributors. Managed the full content pipeline.* Strategized SEO keywords to optimize visibility of profiles for trending research topics including machine learning, material sciences, and nanomedicine.* Interviewed each subject, including learning about their personal background and extensive history of research, creating targeted marketing materials for donors, prospective students, and employers in higher education, industry, non-profits, and government agencies. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

While working with the awesome Puzzle Break team, I helped bring to life "The Eventide Departure", their most popular game of 2017. I developed the room's story, consulted on narrative pacing, wrote the scripting for the voice-acted components, and developed written ephemera to include in the room. I also created written ephemera for their follow-up to the "Eventide Departure", "Escape the Lost Temple".

Seattle, Wa

Under the general authority of the Executive Director of Business and Finance for the Office of the Provost and President, I acted as primary purchaser for CTE, sourcing and procuring audio-visual equipment, construction materials, office supplies, software licenses, and managed services as required for departmental operations. I also provided written and verbal guidance to CTE staff on state and UW policy and procedure regarding purchasing and procurement, and acted as the primary… Show more Under the general authority of the Executive Director of Business and Finance for the Office of the Provost and President, I acted as primary purchaser for CTE, sourcing and procuring audio-visual equipment, construction materials, office supplies, software licenses, and managed services as required for departmental operations. I also provided written and verbal guidance to CTE staff on state and UW policy and procedure regarding purchasing and procurement, and acted as the primary point of contact with CTE’s vendors, sub-contractors and freight shippers, providing written and verbal guidance in order to coordinate all delivery and receiving logistics. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Under the general supervision of the manager of the UW-IT Office of Business & Finance, I sourced and procured a wide variety of goods and services including but not limited to fiber-optic network hardware and components, audio-visual equipment, software and licenses and managed services such as demolition and installation of the above. I also acted as a subject matter expert and provided written guidance to UW-IT staff on compliance with all state and University policies regarding per… Show more Under the general supervision of the manager of the UW-IT Office of Business & Finance, I sourced and procured a wide variety of goods and services including but not limited to fiber-optic network hardware and components, audio-visual equipment, software and licenses and managed services such as demolition and installation of the above. I also acted as a subject matter expert and provided written guidance to UW-IT staff on compliance with all state and University policies regarding per diem, travel and registration fee reimbursements. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Under the general supervision of the manager of Technical Services, I wrote, laid out and deployed classroom instruction sheets for in-room technology in 300+ classrooms across UW campus.I also supervised our departmental audio/visual equipment pool, coordinating rental, return, sale and disposal of A/V equipment to faculty, staff and students.