Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies with a dual emphasis in
English and Marketing
Dean's List and Achiever's Scholar
Certifications Received in
WordPress Basics
and
Professional Product Reviews
- Experience working with Chicago, MLA, and APA manuals of style.
- Experience creating content for digital and print sources - including the use of social media and SEO/SEM techniques.
- Self supervising and highly motivated by deadlines with strong organization, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Experience writing in multiple voices and styles to create
Brochures & Posters
Manuals & Procedures
Articles & Content
Surveys & Analysis Summaries
Presentations
- Inter-department team player with a constructive attitude and one eye on the big picture.
- Strong concise and persuasive writer; always ready to give or receive constructive criticism.
- Work well in diverse groups; can organize and motivate others, act as a gatekeeper or point of contact.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suit, OpenOffice equivalents, Google Docs, and experience working on both Windows and Mac OS.
- Strong typing skills (70-80wpm with 98% accuracy and ten key).
- Moderate experience with SPSS, Web Analytics (Google and Wordpress), and HTML.
Current and Completed Projects
Content Writer for Finest Glasses
Pitched and researched relevant topics for site content.
Wrote and edited articles on a variety of vision/glasses related topics.
Used SEO techniques to ensure articles would be searchable.
Provided references and links to relevant products to encourage readers to shop.
Writer for CrowdSource
Research neighborhood layout, details, and demographics.
Calculate cost of living in comparison to the national average.
Write in an informative but conversational tone to capture the character of each.
Produce profiles for several different neighborhoods per week.
Meet tight deadlines with quick turnaround on revisions.
Marketing Consultant for Self-Published Author
Analyzed and assessed content and design of the author's website.
Edited novel blurbs, product descriptions, and site listings.
Currently brainstorming promotional materials and marketing events.
Editor for Recycled Books
Edited a letter of inquiry requesting text book donations from parents and students.
Emphasis on persuasive but professional phrasing – punching up background information into a need statement and adding a call to action.
Also edited for syntax, grammar, and layout in order to improve readability.
Product Review Writer for Collective Click's
Managed my own projects.
Self-assigned pieces from a master list of products.
Worked to given deadlines, but otherwise managed time independently.
Developed product reviews for use on a product review website.
Researched product characteristics and customer reviews.
Wrote, designed, and edited professional reviews analyzing products.
Utilized SEM, SEO, and tagging techniques to increase traffic on website.
Marketing Assistant for Spokane Symphony Associates
Initiated a research project on the symphony's position in the market place.
Wrote, edited, and administered surveys of the public, customers, and staff.
Analyzed data and reported findings to the Executive Director and the Marketing and Public Relations Director.
Played a key role in securing funding for an up coming community project.
Researched, drafted, and edited a letter of inquiry/grant proposal.
Managed the symphony's online image.
Reported directly to the Marketing and Public Relations Director.
Researched and compared the sites of other symphonies.
Produced blogs and status updates and managed content.
Marketing Consultant for Stromberger Performance
Worked on a team of five with the goal of increasing profits for Stromberger Performance (SP) in the coming year.
Assisted in research of SP's core competencies and weaknesses.
Analyzed opportunities the position of SP in the market place.
Played a key role in producing and presenting a marketing plan.
Co-authored a marketing plan which detailed the implementation of:
A new website
Events marketing
A new logo (with a suggested design)
Distribution of promotional materials
Assisted in designing and delivering a presentation highlighting key points in the marketing plan.
Managed editing and final production of electronic and physical versions of the marketing plan.
Technical Writer for the English Department of Eastern Washington University
Worked with a team to design, write, and edit a user manual.
Headed the FAQ section of the manual – researched common issues, compiled, wrote, designed, and edited information and screen shots.
Copy Editor for "Technical Communication as Problem Solving"
Worked with a team of four to edit a text book on technical communications.
Managed edits in punctuation and syntax – ensuring clarity with a focus on the intended audience.
Played a key role in editing elements of document design.
Assisted in editing for spelling, image design, captions, headings, and font.
Grant Writer for the Inland Northwest Land Trust
Managed a team of four to procure funding for an upcoming project run by the Inland Northwest Land Trust (INLT).
Assisted with interviewing and research of INLT and the proposed project.
Organized and assigned elements of the project to individual members.
Initiated and managed communications between team members, the INLT, and our supervisor/instructor throughout the project.
Produced a Request for Funding and Project Proposal complete with project plan and budget on behalf of INLT.
Managed research of prospective foundations and ensured our documentation met their requirements for submission.
Played a key role in drawing up a budget for the project and designing documentation detailing every stage of the proposed project.
Developed documentation and presentations with team members outlining the project and reporting on our progress at regular intervals.
Writer & Editor for the Admissions Department of Eastern Washington University
Worked with a team to design and write a user guide.
Headed editing of procedures
Managed the style guide, checked grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Played a key role in the layout and design of the guide.
Co-conducted user testing to ensure usability.
Researcher for Eastern Washington University's Athletic Department
Worked with a team of four to asses the impact of the new field on school spirit and the general public's impressions of EWU.
Played a key role in the design, writing, and editing of a survey aimed at EWU football spectators.
Researched psychological and marketing implications of the new field.
Analyzed and organized data using the statistics program SPSS.
Reported findings to our supervisor/instructor and the head of EWU's Athletic Department in both a written report and oral presentation.
Made recommendations based on the findings.
Managed the writing and editing of a report on the findings.
Played a key role in designing and implementing an oral report highlighting key findings and suggestions.