MELISSA HEDGES
Honolulu, HI 96817
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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