Tara Hilliard Email & Phone Number

Encinitas, CA

Lush Palm is a boutique surf travel company specializing in elevated small-group surf retreats and tailor-made luxury surf trips. Enjoy a 5-star done-for-you surf vacation with insider surf intel, local surf guides, stunning oceanfront villas, talented private chefs, surf photography, and more. We vet and curate the crème de la crème and bring it all.

Greater San Diego Area

• Managed and produced all digital marketing initiatives and communications for a growing tech startup.
• Created and maintained editorial calendar for all content and social media
• Translated complex functionality of product into easily-digestible copy for consumers
• Wrote compelling copy for all facets of the business; focused on successfully taking prospects through the customer journey to conversion
• Developed SEO strategy (site and content) and conducted keyword research
• Managed and edited content from contributing writers

Los Angeles

• Managed and produced social media content for well-known brands at an award-winning digital marketing agency. Primary clients were Sony Pictures Television’s top-rated show Wheel of Fortune and Pepsi. Also frequently.
• Managed, produced, and scheduled editorial calendar for all social media channels
• Worked with designers to create visually appealing, multimedia content
• Moderated and engaged social media communities to cultivate loyalty and expand brand awareness
• Collaborated with team to brainstorm and execute innovative large-scale digital and social campaigns
• Uncovered valuable and actionable insights for the development of content, community growth, and engagement

Los Angeles

Created a highly curated online magazine with a focus on a design-conscious and modern lifestyle.

Greater San Diego Area

Wrote SEO content for multiple clients at a social media marketing company. Used SEO best practices to optimize all content and maintained editorial schedule. Sample clients/topics include: remodeling, furniture, design, and healthcare.

Austin, TX

Copywriting and branding for non-profit organization.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Internship at literary management and production company. Duties included reading, reviewing, critiquing and editing screenplays. Researched and learned business, clients, and system. Attended weekly writer workshops. Answered phones and provided administrative/organizational support.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Attended development meetings, worked on show analysis, market trend research, and assisted with office management. Created an original TV show concept and pitched the show to VH1 executives.

California And Texas

Manager and Brand Ambassador for promotions in California and Texas. Companies include Belvedere, Kohler, Grey Goose, Guitar Hero, Chivas Regal, Weather Channel, and many more. Created brand awareness, managed team, documented events, engaged and educated consumers.

Co-hosted two seasons of a VH1 television show. Participated in production meetings and contributed to creating direction for the show. Collaborated in story development to map out key scenes and content.