WORK EXPERIENCE

C O N T A C T

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Procter & Gamble

Unilever

Walgreens

California Psychics

Janssen Global (Johnson & Johnson)

Apple

Viacom

ESSENCE

UjuuMedia

Yahoo

People

Fetch Rewards

Made Visible

KIA

SELF

VICE

Teen Vogue

The MIGHTY

Beautycon

Healthline

Refinery29

Allure

Blavity

Starry

U.S. Pain Foundation

Vasculitis Foundation

L A T E S T E D I T O R I A L

F E A T U R E S

DEVRI VELAZQUEZ

EDITOR, COPYWRITER, SOCIAL STRATEGIST

SENIOR COPYWRITER, SOUTHERN TELECOM

OCTOBER 2019 - PRESENT

Write and edit web e-commerce copy for major U.S. technology and wellness retailers

Collaborate directly with Art Department to design, edit, and proofread package art and copy for originality and accuracy Create new product names for brand lines featured in stores including Target, Urban Outfitters, Big Lots, and more SENIOR STRATEGIST, THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE

JUNE 2019 - OCTOBER 2019

Formed social media and e-Commerce strategy for clients' sites Boosted organic user growth, reach, and engagement Managed influencer outreach efforts

Reported effectiveness of social campaigns

CONTENT EDITOR, NATURALLYCURLY (ESSENCE MAGAZINE)

MARCH 2012 - SEPTEMBER 2019

Ideated monthly company editorial calendar

Wrote and edited 4 articles a day

Managed influencer and blogger talent pool

Hosted and spoke at live events

Maintained editorial budgets

FREELANCE COPYWRITER AND CONTENT CREATOR

MAY 2017 - PRESENT

Conceptualize and post original content in collaboration with brand partners

Write SEO-optimized articles for publications

Write and edit web copy for client platforms

Provide media press interviews with talent at live events Act as brand ambassador for various social campaigns Consult with beauty and lifestyle brands on digital strategy E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations &

Advertising

University of Houston

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