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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Develops clear, compelling, and informative content for diverse audiences, using print collateral, email, ads, corporate reports, web content, etc.Authors feature articles on brand topics, company achievements, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiativesDevelops content strategy and planning for company-wide annual marketing planLeads development of email newsletters for residential and business audiences that consistently surpass industry benchmarks for engagementCollaborates with other business units to ensure their communication projects deliver the best possible customer experience, achieve business objectives, adhere to brand standards, and remain compliant with regulatory requirementsDeveloped the "tone and voice" section of the company's brand guideChampioned effective change management as a representative for corporate communications in multi-year system-change projectsSpearheaded redesign of specific sections of the company website, driving content and marketing strategies that resulted in increased customer engagement

Defined and implemented best practices for social media and e-mail marketing Wrote copy for advertisements, blog content, company website, video, and social media Oversaw restructuring of marketing website to clarify company’s message and streamline shop flow Coordinated with subject matter experts to develop customer profiles and marketing strategies Provided brand consultation and marketing/PR perspective on nonmarketing initiatives

Clive, Ia

Executed marketing strategies focused on web, email, and printMaintained marketing websiteWrote, conducted and analyzed customer surveys

Wrote and edited engaging copy for press releases, ads, store sales, special events, etc.Analyzed sales data and audience research to determine merchandising strategy on current product lines and new products to offerContributed creative and strategic concepts for social media campaigns, ads, special sales, convention announcements, contests, SEO, etc.Collaborated with Art department to determine layout and merchandising strategy for tri-annual catalogsLiaised with trade shows and fan clubs to promote products and the Right Stuf brandRepresented company, creates content on social media to increase audience engagementProduced video content for convention/trade show panels and social mediaCoached and supervised Product Coordinators in their duties

Grimes, Ia

Maintained online store product listingsInvestigated product defects, solved problems discovered during investigationEdited copy and subtitle scripts for in-house releasesProofread tri-annual catalogsContacted vendors to obtain and verify product information

Ames, Iowa

Maintained department’s social media presenceWrote the monthly E-NewsletterPhotographed department-related eventsInterviewed and profiled students, faculty, and alumni related to the ECpE departmentWrote news reports and press releases for department eventsContributed to written content for ECpE website

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Wrote public relations articles for various clientsContributed to a variety of research and public/media relations projectsCollaborated with various staff on creative concepts for special events and campaigns

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Edited sound filesCreated podcasts for broadcasted talk showsManaged call-ins during broadcasted talk shows