Content Marketing Specialist/Content Creator

Jennifer Mendez

B.A. IN ENGLISH

SILVER SPRING, MD 20904

EMAIL: **********@*****.***

PHONE: 240-***-****

WRITING BACKGROUND

●Copywriting, proposal writing, and creative writing

●Successfully generated hundreds of business materials, including reports, newsletters, proposals, presentations, press releases, articles, and ebooks

●Almost 4 years of professional writing and editorial experience relating to B2B, B2C and creative markets

EDUCATION

B.A. in English (Professional Writing), minor in Creative Writing

The University of Maryland, May 2014. GPA of 3.9, magna cum laude

Certification in SEO: Tactics & Strategy

Udemy, June 2016

Certification in Email Marketing

HubSpot Academy, July 2017

Certification in Social Media Marketing

eMarketing Institute

SKILLS

Writing Styles: Proposals, articles, blog posts, newsletters, whitepapers, ebooks, narrative design

Platforms: Mac and Windows

Applications and Tools: Trello, Basecamp, Klout, Google Analytics, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Slack, Photoshop, Canva

EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY 2016 - AUGUST 2017

Black Shell Media - Content Marketing Specialist

●Managed proposal development process and served as lead writer, balancing workload and deliverables for multiple sales opportunities simultaneously, in addition to executing departmental and business development functions and special projects

●Worked with design team to create graphics for proposals, executive summaries, sales presentations, newsletters, email campaigns, etc.

●Spearheaded new community management initiatives and new email marketing strategy for over 14k readers

MARCH 2015 - APRIL 2016

Oatboat - Journalist

●Researched, documented, wrote, and conveyed news in an honest, ethical, and objective standard

●Arranged interviews via phone, in person, and email, eventually creating and updating contacts’ database

●Traveled on assignment, performed research and conducted interviews to develop story ideas and present complete and accurate information

JUNE 2014 - DECEMBER 2015

Anvil Drop - Lead Narrative Designer

●Generated and maintained story treatments, character bios, environment guides, casting documents, and other supporting narrative documentation

●Primary contributor and leader in the creation of multifaceted stories and three-dimensional characters with strong motivations and well-defined dramatic arcs

●Provided support on an as-needed basis to marketing and communication efforts

VOLUNTEERING

AUGUST 2008 - AUGUST 2008

Anxiety and Depression Association of America - Short-Term Data Entry

●Compiled data, managed databases, handled all filing and assisted with standard office practices as needed.

JULY 2008 - JULY 2008

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center - ER Receptionist

●Answered all incoming calls, greeted and assisted visitors, and escorted patients with severe physical and psychological trauma to the ER. Report writing and deadline management.

Contact this candidate