Melody Nunez Email & Phone Number

Southern California

► Provide content creation, marketing, copywriting and social media services on a consultant basis► Content includes blog posts, social media content, promo emails, fliers, case studies, and other research-based marketing materials► Write articles for magazines (Somerset Studio, Somerset Life, Somerset Memories/Legacy, etc.), including feature pieces in Where Women Create and Somerset Memories (see portfolio)

Costa Mesa, California

► Create content to support company's marketing and sales efforts, including case studies, blog posts, promo emails, newsletters and trade show collateral.

Buda, Texas

► Planned and created content for all social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest► Met continuously demanding deadlines by creating and publishing dozens of blog posts monthly, including writing, photo styling, photography, and editing related digital images with Photoshop► Developed marketing campaigns, giveaways, and digital ad placement on Facebook and quilter blogs - expanding brand awareness and company’s customer base► Managed FQS blog events (sew-alongs), which required extensive and ongoing coordination/correspondence with dozens of quilter bloggers► Produced written content and curated images for ads in online magazines and blogger newsletters, helping to drive sales

Southern California

► Owned program ideation, creation, and launch; drove curriculum development for over 800 at-risk public school children across two schools, instructed students in art journaling, and expanded program from one classroom to six ► Helped students invoke self-awareness, raise self-esteem, develop creativity and problem-solving skills, and experience a positive form of self-expression as a tool for managing/transforming life challenges through perception shifts► Guided students from diverse cultural backgrounds and cognitive abilities, fostered meaningful learning experiences, nurtured interest in art activities, and improved self-confidence ► Hosted art supply drives annually and inspired people nationally to donate funds and make in-kind donations; organized donated materials, procured supplies, and coordinated art kit assembly

Lake Forest, Ca

► Created, edited, and published content for two unrelated blogs (geared towards educators and quilters) and two sets of social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, and WordPress ► Owned engagement/communication on social media for both Ellison Education and Sizzix Quilting► Scheduled blog calendars and managed two blog teams (launched Ellison teacher blogger team)► Coordinated giveaways and related promotional posts with bloggers and planned and executed blogger events ► Attended tradeshows and industry events, helping promote education and crafting industry at large► Doubled social media followers and impressions, and vastly increased customer engagement and brand awareness

Lake Forest, Ca

► Supported Vice President of Marketing/marketing department with copywriting, print ad and marketing campaign ideation, blog posts, ad tracking, and coordination of marketing materials for trade shows and events► Attended and staffed regional events and collaborated with industry partners for cross promotions► Demonstrated strong creative ideation, writing abilities, and stellar organization skills that led to promotion to social media/community manager in 2014

Irvine, Ca

► Coordinated leases/documents for cellular equipment sites prior to release to construction; tracked milestones and project status and coordinated document administration, routings, and approval► Assisted accounting with accruals and liaised with contractors during site selection process, evaluation, and approval► Archived completed project documents, insuring legal compliance per industry standards and requirements► Efficiency, attention to detail, and strong working relationships with all internal and external contacts moved site construction more quickly, resulting in reduced costs and increased revenue

Costa Mesa, Ca

► Served as an assistant to President; performed administrative tasks including contract generation, mail processing, customer service, and document archiving and filing

Lake Forest, Ca

► Promoted almost immediately from customer service manager to managing online store: conducted new product research, drafted copy for all new products, performed weekly inventory/ordering, and photo styling and photography► Photographed artwork for magazines and special publications, including on-location shoots ► Promoted to marketing manager in year two - developed and executed marketing campaigns: ad concepts, copywriting, ad placements within magazines/special publications, and direct mail campaigns► Excellent copy, ideation, marketing, and imagery inspired consumers and helped drive business revenue and growth