Laurie Elizabeth Hilburn

Kansas City, MO 864-***-**** adhbkd@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/lauriehilburn lhilburn.journoportfolio.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Copy Editor, Creative Feb. 2019 – March 2020

Pace Communications; Greensboro, NC

● Edited SEM- and SEO-related brand content for 25+ major corporations, including Verizon Wireless, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., Walmart Inc., Facebook, Wells Fargo & Company, and Choice Hotels International, Inc.

● Compiled and revised relevant Verizon marketing materials for the launch of several products and advertisement lines, such as articles for “Parenting in a Digital World” and the rollout of 5G Verizon materials through “What is 5G?”

● Served as editor through BB&T and SunTrust’s transition into Truist Financial Corp., contributing on multiple content assets and social media posts, like BB&T CEO Kelly King’s merger announcement, boosting overall organic search traffic in time for December 2019 reveal

● Delegated with copy editors and technical writers for the production and timely publication of content for integrated brand campaigns, including infographics, PowerPoint decks, multimedia video, digital and print articles, websites, and multicultural content marketing and planning strategies Marketing Editor (Remote – Freelance) Aug. 2018 – March 2019 1351 Marketing Group; Cumberland, WI

● Edited web content, marketing materials, and online blogs for various clients, from law firms to car dealerships

● Compiled and reviewed social calendars, utilizing SEO to increase social media presence of clients

● Collaborated with staff and freelance writers to develop content for articles and blogs, for clients and company

● Advertised marketing company for small business ventures and nonprofit organizations to increase reach Fiction Editor & Proofreader (Remote – Freelance) July 2018 – Jan. 2019 Falstaff Books (Publishing); Charlotte, NC – Clicking Keys (Editing); Rock Hill, SC

● Proofread and edited fictional stories of various genres, including science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and horror

● Consulted with head publisher and editor regarding recent submissions, literary events, and publishing announcements

● Networked with reputable publishers and authors, i.e. New York Times bestseller Faith Hunter of Jane Yellowrock series Associate Editor & Writer, Marketing and Strategic Media Nov. 2017 – Aug. 2018 Georgia Quick Start, Technical College System of Georgia; Atlanta, GA

● Wrote and edited content for quarterly newsletter, conducting interviews for stories and contributing to spreads

● Traveled around state to research developing stories on economic development and workforce training programs

● Brainstormed ideas for media presentations to maintain company standards, working with the technical college system

● Proficient in elements of style, incorporating Chicago Manual and Associated Press for journalistic publications Copy Editor – Content Writer – Review Manager June 2017 – Nov. 2017 Optimized Scribes; Norcross, GA

● Performed all levels of editing, fact-checking, and proofreading for web content, marketing materials, and general blogs

● Researched, wrote, and edited website content for 20+ small business clients, from law firms to chambers of commerce

● Compiled and reviewed social calendars, utilizing SEO to increase social media presence of clients

● Communicated directly with clients and organization heads to develop social media strategies and generate reviews

● Assigned tasks to staff writers and freelance writers, training them in content development for articles and blogs EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English, Literature and Language Major May 2016 Creative & Technical Writing and Political Science Minor GPA: 3.6 Winthrop University; Rock Hill, SC

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peer Tutor, Winthrop University's Academic Success Center Sept. 2015 – May 2016 Prose Editor, The Anthology: Winthrop University’s Art & Literary Magazine Sept. 2014 – May 2016 Editor, Center Advisor Team, Winthrop University's Career & Civic Engagement Center April 2014 – May 2016 Writing Tutor, Winthrop University's Writing Center Jan. 2014 – May 2016 Library Page, Greenville County Library System; Fountain Inn, SC Feb. 2011 – July 2012

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