Tracie Seed Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

• Identify newsworthy stories; write engaging, comprehensive press releases; write and pitch stories to local, regional and national media; manage media relations and partnerships
• I have earned more than 150 positive news coverages in the past year
• Identify, create and activate marketing strategies while keeping a finger on the pulse of trends, data and insights
• Create and maintain a marketing budget for both short- and long-term goals
• Supervise seven campus’ marketing efforts, including overseeing teams in charge of recruitment, community engagement and customer service
• Provide ongoing staff training on customer service and social media marketing best practices; weekly monitor results of outsourced secret-shopper reports, social media engagement rates and internal audits

Austin, Texas Area

• Articles, blogs, publications, marketing materials, websites and SEO copy.
• Artist, illustrator and graphic designer.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Winner of four awards in the National School Public Relations Association’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards
• Managed editorial publication of a quarterly award-winning digital non-profit magazine for Texas School Public Relations Association, including building and supervising a team of editors, designers and writers
• Assigned tasks; created and managed editorial content calendar; oversaw the editorial process
• Designed graphics and layout for each issue using InDesign and Photoshop
• Maintained the association’s branding and voice across all channels

Austin, Texas

• Developed, managed and maintained TSPRA’s brand and voice and ensured it was expressed in all channels: written and visual materials for website, three weekly newsletters, quarterly magazine, social media, press.
• Spearheaded and developed Communication Matters magazine, a quarterly digital publication used to increase brand awareness, provide industry-specific educational opportunities and professional support, and serve as a.
• Served as managing editor and graphic designer for Communication Matters magazine
• Researched, determined and developed strategic communications and marketing campaigns
• Managed the design and publication of all print and digital collateral
• Managed and implemented digital marketing and geofencing programs

Round Rock, TX

• Created and managed brand, ensuring it was expressed in all communication channels
• Developed and maintained all written and visual marketing materials
• Teamed with executive director, director of education and director of membership to provide the appropriate tools, materials, copy and display items needed to meet their goals and objectives
• Scheduled, created, implemented and measured the success of social media campaigns, increasing follower engagement and reach by more than 100%
• Managed all media and public relations, including crafting compelling press releases
• Managed the maintenance, design, SEO and development of the association’s website

Newport, RI

• Wrote, edited and created graphic design for five print publications: Newport Life magazine, Newport Wedding magazine, Newport Home magazine, Newport City Guide, Newport Best Read Guide, Newport Daily News
• Personally earned 12 awards for writing, illustration and design from the Rhode Island Press and New England Press associations
• Maintained editorial planning, production and publishing schedule while completing assignments on deadline.
• Brainstormed, researched, pitched, wrote content and edited each issue, including composing headlines, subheads and cover lines, penning more than 200 articles annually
• Served as creative director for photo shoots, cover designs, page layouts, illustrations and graphics
• Developed and managed team of creatives, fashion models and vendors for photo shoots

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Led media strategy, wrote copy for website, wholesale products and press releases, while maintaining company’s voice and brand
• Oversaw all public relations and engagement
• Created and managed weekly promotional interactive campaigns for customers in support of area non-profits
• Designed visual marketing displays and point-of-sale materials

Colorado Spring, CO

• Managed operations of five restaurant locations, including hiring and managing staff
• Designed and implemented training programs for all managers and servers
• Developed promotions, radio commercials and corporate communications. Designed visual marketing displays
• Served as creative director for new store openings

Dallas, TX

• Provided program assistance to more than 200 statewide agencies, including training materials and informational collateral
• Edited and created copy for five monthly newsletters, marketing materials, training materials, informational pamphlets, articles, products, children’s activities, fundraisers and grants

B.A, English Literature

Activities and Societies: South Country Art Association Juried Member Wickford Art Association Juried MemberHeavy course load in visual.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters

Education record

Several Continuing Education classes in visual art and illustration.