MELISSA HEDGES

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Honolulu, HI 96817

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281-***-****

March 2013-July 2014

ELIZABETH MOTT

Honolulu, HI

Social Media Intern (Remote)

Conducted market and product research, which included creating surveys to provide feedback and customer demographic data

Assisted in writing product marketing copy

Assisted in product testing and provided feedback for upcoming products to ensure quality products

Managed Elizabeth Mott’s social media presence via online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; including interacting with the online community, compiling reports on customer feedback, and providing customer support

EDUCATION

2010-2014

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

Nacogdoches, TX

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing – May 2014

3.6 Major GPA

EXPERIENCE

August 2014-present

ELIZABETH MOTT

Honolulu, HI

Brand Manager

Monitored industry trends and identified potential areas to expand the Elizabeth Mott’s product line

Assisted in overall branding copy such as product names, packaging, website content and press materials as it related to new product launches

Assisted in product testing and provided feedback for upcoming products to ensure quality merchandise for customers

Engaged potential beauty box partners for future sampling campaigns, including emailing line sheets, mailing product samples, and finalized quote sheets

Managed multiple interns, including overseeing their day-to-day responsibilities and evaluating their progress throughout the time period

August 2013-May 2014

SUBPLOTS: FRIENDS OF CREATIVE WRITERS

Nacogdoches, TX

Secretary, Vice President

Organized multiple chapbook fundraisers, encouraged member engagement at various events, and assisted manage writing workshops throughout the year

Assisted creating marketing campaigns to promote campus events and involvement for writers to come read and sell their work

Provided information from previous meetings, created/presented meeting agenda, and took detailed minutes at meetings

Spring 2014

HUMID 6: Literary Undergrad Journal at SFA

Nacogdoches, TX

Literary publishing internship

Nonfiction Co-editor

Used extensive editing skills, judgment and team evaluation to accept and reject creative nonfiction essays to be featured in the undergraduate journal

Assisted the team on grassroots initiatives to encourage students submissions, such as promoting online via social media platforms, creating posters and flyers to distribute around campus and working with the student news publication for additional promotion

SKILLS & AWARDS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, copyediting, copywriting, creative writing, MLA formatting

Published in Widener University’s Blue Route, SFASU’s HUMID no. 4 & 5, and Circa Review

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