Samantha S. Email & Phone Number

Corvallis, Or, Us

I write feature, tutorial, curated list, and news articles for online and print publications. This includes interview-based profile features about people who are making a difference in their community and beyond. Topics, niches, and beats include food, wine, craft beverages, health and wellness, science, small business, and consumer technology. Bylines include The Corvallis Advocate, Hoodview News, The Local Dish, Wine4Food, MUO, Tailwind, and Mashed.

I helped brands and nonprofit organizations connect with their customers and build relationships through social media. Services included:- Writing social media caption copy and packages of post copy- Curating niche-relevant shared content- Light graphic design, formatting and basic video editing to optimize for each platform- Using analytics to evaluate and improve- Managing social media giveaways and sweepstakes- Event promotion through social media- Placing and managing adsI helped clients promote their services or products on the following social networks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and their blogs or websites.Niches included: Hospitality, travel, events, food, wine, recreational facilities, SaaS applications, marketing agencies, blogs, and not-for-profits.

Wordsbysam.Com

As a freelance content writer, I helped my clients connect with their audience through useful content. Depending on the client’s needs, I create content to support goals including inbound marketing, search engine optimization, or content marketing.I created the following types of content assets for my clients:- Blog posts or articles including interview, experiential, or research-based content- Recipes and tutorials- Social media copy for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn accounts- Social media profiles, LinkedIn Bios, speaker bios, or "about page" copy based on client interviews- E-commerce product descriptions, product tutorials, and buying guides- Website copy describing brand’s services, products, and features or benefitsI primarily worked within the wearable tech, smart home, health, wellness, food, beverage, hospitality, and lifestyle niches creating either business-to-consumer, or business-to-business content. I also sometimes ghostwrite content for marketing and social media agencies on small business marketing, social media best practices, branding, community involvement, and event marketing. Since most of my clients are website designers, SEO agencies or content marketing agencies this is a natural extension of the work.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Fall Festival is a popular weekend-long community art and music festival in Corvallis, OR. - I managed the festival's Facebook and Instagram channels, Yelp page, and Google Business page. - As the AD, I assisted the Executive Director, board, and volunteers in planning, implementing, and promoting the festival.

Https://Www.Feelingfit.Info

Feeling Fit is an active lifestyle blog all about "feeling fit" and enjoying life. As editor and blogger, I wrote and edited most of the content and approved all guest content.

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Worked with a national company that offers event security with a friendly, customer-service oriented approach. As a team member, I assisted with security and customer relations at Oregon State University sporting events and other events. Roles included: alcohol compliance monitor, fan service, bag checking, and other duties involved in security and crowd flow for large-scale sporting events.Certifications: Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) unarmed security certification, Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) server permit. (Part-time event-oriented position.)