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George Brown College 2019

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE, DIGITAL MEDIA MARKETING

The New School 2011

BACHELOR OF ARTS, LITERARY STUDIES

C O N T E N T W R I T E R A N D E D I T O R

As a writer and marketer, I'm interested in creating engaging content that converts. My work experience has given me a deep understanding of the importance of the relationship between copy and design as well as a

consistent brand image and voice.

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

P R O F I C I E N C I E S

Microsoft Word, Excel, and

Powerpoint

Hootsuite

Canva

WordPress

Mailchimp

Google Analytics

Familiar with Adobe Photoshop

and InDesign

Social Media Management

Editing

Blogging

Content Writing

Research

Proofreading and editing verbatim and non-verbatim transcripts spanning a wide range of topics for accuracy and according to detailed style guides in order to ensure client satisfaction Collaborating with other transcribers regarding difficult audio and unique style-related issues

Nov 2019 - present

Rev.com is a trusted transcription service that connects freelance transcribers with clients around the world.

TRANSCRIBER / EDITOR REV.COM

Editing and proofreading social media and marketing content for clients including Karp Randel, PepsiCo, and Mastercard Corresponding with marketing and social media managers to ensure style consistency in written content across all channels Aug 2018 - present

Yandiki is a website that connects freelance editors, marketers, and business developers. My primary client is Karp Randel, a consulting agency that specializes in helping businesses find sustainable solutions.

FREELANCE EDITOR YANDIKI

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EVENTS MARKETING INTERN UBERFLIP

Wrote and edited marketing content including blogs, website content, video scripts, and email marketing campaigns Collaborated with upper-level marketing team including customer marketing lead and CMO

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Uberflip is a tech startup that specializes in helping marketers centralize their content to provide customers with customized experiences.

Edited, proofread, and formatted articles through WordPress Ensured style consistency, accuracy, and flow of articles prior to publication

Jul 2010 - Jul 2019

Short and Sweet NYC is an entertainment and culture website that features music, movie, book, and film reviews.

WRITER AND EDITOR SHORT AND SWEET NYC

samanthablackwoodwrites.wordpress.com

linkedin.com/in/samanthablackwood

647-***-****

addu1u@r.postjobfree.com

@theamateurshakespearean

samanthaleereads.wordpress.com

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Developed various email marketing campaigns through Mailchimp by wrote engaging content and subject headings

Edited and proofread email newsletters for accuracy and style consistency and monitored analytics Managed Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and monthly WordPress blog by creating and publishing relevant content and collecting audience insights to devise and implement more effective marketing strategies

Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

With a small startup-minded team, My Wine Canada's goal is to become the Amazon.ca of wine. Promoted college and diploma certificate programs by writing and editing website content and implementing on-page SEO to increase brand awareness Researched job industries and interviewed students and educators to create detailed and accurate content for new website

Mar 2016 - May 2018

Evergreen College is a continuing education institution focused on practical career experience and offering accelerated diploma programs in a wide range of industries. CONTENT WRITER EVERGREEN COLLEGE

Created over 90 pages of original content on travel destinations for website relaunch while adhering to strict weekly deadlines

Used Google Docs to revise content to adhere to on-page SEO guidelines and consistently reflect the Porter Airlines brand

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

Porter Airlines is Canada's third largest scheduled carrier and has been offering flights to destinations in Canada and the US for over 13 years.

CONTENT WRITER PORTER AIRLINES

DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT INTERN MY WINE CANADA V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E

Collaborated with marketing manager to generate social media content and strategy Used Hootsuite to create, schedule, and monitor written and visual content for Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Proofread and edited product packaging, email newsletters, blog posts, and print ads Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

Pure + Simple is a holistic skincare company and spa that has been serving loyal clients in the GTA for over 20 years.

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR PURE + SIMPLE

Wrote and edited donation requests, proposals, and other written content related to the organization's new efforts in Canada in order to raise awareness and garner support from donors, potential partners, and volunteers

Volunteer Writer and Editor Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

Smiles Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to bringing accessible dental care and preventative health education to underprivileged rural communities in the Dominican Republic. SMILES FOUNDATION

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