I work with clients to provide engaging writing and impactful social media influence that converts.- Blog Writing- Freelance Magazine Writing- Social Media Influence- Book Writing- Travel Photography- Travel Guide Writing - Freelance Newspaper Reporting Writing is what I do best. To use the written word to compel others to action, to inspire them to go somewhere, do something, or buy a product. Words + Strategy = Results. Over the majority of my career, I’ve worked as a journalist, marketer, freelance writer, and social media influencer. My skills and years of marketing experience allow me to work confidently for clients. I have a passion for partnering with locally-owned businesses, a trait from my Kansas roots.

- Write travel articles about destinations and foodie finds - Shoot tourism photography to include in blog and social media posts, purchased by partners- Partner with CVBs, brands & organizations for sponsored travel posts- Partner with CVBs and businesses for social influenceVanessa Whiteside is owns the blog One Delightful Life, which features travel destinations, recipes, and lifestyle tips. Passionate about supporting local businesses, she tries to showcase independently owned shops and restaurants. You’ll often find her hunting down street art or touring a museum. Do you want to collaborate on a travel post? Email a partnership suggestion to info@onedelightfullife.com.

-Identify opportunities, develop strategies and implement client social media marketing plans. -Effectively communicate the clients’ brand through focused strategies. Set clear objectives and outline goals using monthly performance tracking. -Develop solid content, promotion, and engagement strategies for nearly 20 clients. In essence, I’m a brand storyteller who establishes customer loyalty.-Launch or build out client social media pages to optimize business goals. -Create, curate, and manage all published content.-Review client social media metrics and provide recommendations for tweaking methods as necessary.-Respond quickly to clients' social media pages’ messages/comments. Provide ongoing management and engagement of client platforms.-Plan and schedule cross-platform campaigns.-Effectively communicate with clients by phone, email, or face-to-face effectively and in an efficient manner.-Collaborate with team members (strategy, creative, digital, copywriting, development) on an array of projects and clients. -Assist with prospecting clients and identifying social media opportunities. -Write copy for advertising or websites as needed.I own my work and have the ability to see the larger scope of each project while adhering to deadlines. I've proven in a remote work environment that I can successfully self-manage my work without distractions.Professional Development: Facebook Community Boost - Topeka, KS. September 2018

I wrote freelance articles for 360Wichita.com's blog featuring local businesses and entertainment venues on a monthly volunteer basis.

Assisted the Vice President of Marketing and Advocacy by coordinating and executing the credit union's marketing, communications, and public relations.-Managed the writing and production of credit union communication materials, including brochures, advertisements, website content, newsletters, annual report, correspondence, and other related literature.-Coordinated promotions and special projects-Developed and manage special events-Supported business development efforts of the marketing department -Taught financial literacy to area school children in the classroom -Participated in public and community relations activities to promote the credit union -Designed print and digital marketing materials-Coordinated and manage freelance outsourced work -Managed social media platforms daily -Wrote and sent email blasts, PR letters -Conceptualize and implement cross-promotional social media giveaways Professional Development:-Kansas Leadership Center You.Lead.Now | May 2017-24th Annual CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference | March 2017-Credit Union Basic Training | Oct. 2016-HCUA Marketing Seminar | Oct. 2016-Filene's Think.Do.Change Seminar | Nov. 2016-PRSA Marketing for Millennials | Nov. 2016Member:American Marketing Association National Credit Union Association CUNA Marketing & Business Development CouncilHeartland Credit Union AssociationPublic Relations Society of America

As a educator for grades 9-12, I taught:-Photo Imaging-Digital Media Technology-Audio Video Production Fundamentals-Yearbook Production-Magazine Production-21st Century Journalism-English I-Creative Writing My employee formal evaluation showed exemplary marks in eight areas including instructional skills, classroom management, and personal competencies.Curriculum instruction required students to learn reading, writing, editing, graphic design, photography, and video manipulation using a variety of software/application options. Other supplemental duties included traveling with students to compete at journalism competitions, maintaining a communicative relationship with printer companies, creating maintaining social media links, and attending professional development opportunities to further students' learning.Professional Development:-JEA National Write-Off Contest Judge Fall 2015 Orlando, FL - Infographics 2015-Academy of Scholastic Broadcasting Summer 2015 Springfield, MO 2015 -ASNE Reynolds Journalism Institute Summer 2015 Columbia, MO 2015 -Jostens Advisers University Summer 2014 Scottsdale, AZ-JEA/NSPA National Journalism Convention San Antonio, TX Fall 2012-Flinthills Publications Workshop Manhattan, KS 2012-4-H Youth Photography Calendar Judge Butler County, KS Spring 2012

Freelance restaurant reviews featured in The Wichita Eagle's Go! section.-Research of business-Concise, colorful writing-Photography and editing

Wrote editorial content and curated content from contributing writers; designed 8-12 page monthly union newspaper distributed to 8,000 subscribers. Other duties included managing the editorial calendar, selling and designing advertising, organizing shareholder/board of directors' quarterly meetings, maintaining subscriber lists, and communicating with printer and USPS representatives. Extra responsibilities included attending coverage of labor union events and posting on two social media platforms daily.

This full-time permanent position required that a substitute teacher take over all sixth grade classroom duties for the absent humanities teacher.Instructional duties included teaching students all areas of humanities per Colorado's sixth-grade curriculum and helping students meet reading and writing assessment goals. This position required the permanent substitute to maintain online grade books, communicate with parents, and attend school community activities including overnight field trips.Proctored and scribed CSAP testing grades 6-9 Reading, Writing, & Math.Colorado Alternative Teaching Secondary English / Language Arts Statement of Eligibility 2007-2010

As attendance secretary, I monitored and updated daily attendance for over 700 students in grades 9-12 using PowerSchool. I was also responsible for reporting truancy issues to the dean and students' parents. Extra responsibilities included writing and reading the school's daily announcements and monitoring building parking lots.In my supportive role as a journalism instructor for Business Journalism I/II, I worked with a small group of beginning journalism students in a co-teaching atmosphere. Instruction spanned from the history of journalism to crafting stories for print publication. I also supervised the monthly production of the student newspaper "Tiger Tracks." Received outstanding employee evaluations 2006-2007.2007 Colorado High School Press Association New Adviser's Summer Workshop attendee2007 Rethinking Your Newspaper - Rock Canyon High School Workshop attendee

My job was to maintain the safety and security of the school building and the people within it. I aided the Dean of Students (assistant principal) in any and all discipline matters, ran weekly attendance reports, issued discipline referrals to truant students, and supervised school functions during school hours.

Worked as a part-time employee who inspected luxury homes for a rental lodging company to ensure guest satisfaction during their stay. Duties included but were not limited to the inventory of home items, checklist home inspection before rental, and shopping for house items based on need.

Instructed employees on company policies and procedures to ensure that consistent, outstanding service was provided to clientele. Delivered customized service to exceed client expectations and promoted an increase in long-term clientele.Shift Leader responsibilities included maintaining daily spa business and clientele satisfaction consistent with company principles. Other duties included training new employees on company philosophy and procedures and maintaining inventory reports.

In my role as a general education paraprofessional, I aided student learning in core content classes on a daily basis. Other duties included supervising the after-school tutoring program in the library and extra-curricular activities.