Freelance Writer, Editor, Customer service, client retention
Resume:
Sarasota, Florida
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Kati Reigeluth-Jacuk
I am looking to make a change in my current career as a writer and editor and I am motivated to find an entry-level or junior position in the realm of industries that use public relations, digital marketing, digital journalism, digital communications, and multimedia marketing. My primary fields of interest and my experience include working with or for brands in wellness, fashion,/style, beauty, lifestyle, and human interest stories. I have done research as a writer on these and other topics which prompted my career change. Professional public content writer, content marketing writer, copywriter, journalist, blogger, and editor/proofreader for the client's in industries including fashion, beauty, wellness, home/design, and solar energy. I have experience as an associate junior publicist, indexer multimedia promotional writer, freelance/contracted blogger, and columnist for a digital magazine. SKILLS
Writing - editing -journalism - proofreading - public relations - digital marketing - copywriting– SEO - multitasking - multimedia brand management - data entry - research - interviews - crisis management - promotional writing - social media marketing - reputation management - competitive research - interpersonal skills - customer service - communications - client consulting - creative thinking - newspaper layout
SOFTWARE & PLATFORM PROFICIENCY
Slack- GoogleDocs - Microsoft Teams - Asana - Discord - Agility. - MailChimp, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indexing, Cindex - SEMrush - iPR - Business Wire - Coassemble - other
EXPERIENCE
E-commerce store manager and merchandiser for WAHOOL - Uniquely Chic Kati's Boutique
July 2022 - current
I created and manage an e-commerce womens boutique, Uniquely Chic Kati's Boutique, which is supplied by dropshipping supplied by Wahool. It's website is
Https://uniquelychicboutique.myshop.fashion/
I select all inventory, price items, market and promote the store and I provide shoppers with professional stylist tips on pairing items and wearing them for certain trends. Also in process of creating a personal online shop via Shopify and Wix. MRALOVE-Blogger and E-commerce web content manager Freelance
April 2022-June 2022
Wellness, Self-care, and fashion and beauty website, blog, and online store
● Pitched article ideas on wellness practices, and retreats for all budgets
● "Staytreat" was my term for a wellness retreat from home
● Researched virtual offers and classes.
The Wardrobe-E-Commerce content writer & brand manager
● Product descriptions for themed vintage and Victorian England era
● Blogging to promote their themed wedding dresses made by designer Netaya.
● Press release for Nataya's designs and inspiration
● Rebranding their niche as Vintage to appeal to a larger audience
● Freelance, ongoing, as needed
Indexing & Proofreading-Partner/Proofreader
Contracted
October 2015-January 2021
Independently contracted indexer and proofreader/editor
● Proofreading academic, collegiate level textbooks for companies such as Pearson's Publications
● Making all necessary revisions
● Creating the textbook index using Cindex
● Collaborative work and client communications
● Deadline adherence
● Meticulous attention to detail
United Solar, Remote Publicist & Copywriter
Contracted employee
December 2019-February 2022
● Press releases and pitching
● Customer relations
● Reputation management
● Lead generating content writing
● Edited and wrote marketing proposals/material
● Digital content
● Multimedia press relations on a local scale, social media management, and all other press related management
Made In Italy; Joyner- Writer
Temporary Freelance Writer for product launch
August 2021 - September 2021
● SEO website content created for launch
● Press release
● Kickstarter Campaign
● Content for a luxury clock made by an Italian designer Palmer Ranch Living Magazine, Sarasota, Florida-Editor & Digital Journalist
Digital Journalist and Editor of Arts & Culture sections Siesta Key, Sarasota Fl
March 2016 – May 2018
● Virtual monthly collaboration via GoogleDocs to layout monthly publication of local lifestyle magazine that promoted the lives and current events to cater to the wealthy/luxury community in Sarasota, Florida
● Event promotion, restaurant reviews, business profiles, features written
● Editing submissions from businesses, other section editors, and contributing staff writers.
● Deadline adherence
● Communication with business owners
● Interviewing local residents and featured family
● Monthly calendar of events
Topaz Designs-Designers first assistant and event coordinator and promotion
August 2015-April 2016
● I was assistant to Sarasota fashion designer, TOPAZ.
● Scheduled events where the designer could showcase her styles
● Cold called venues and local lifestyle magazines
● Created Topaz's social media presence and maintained it via social media marketing
● Performed all assistant duties, including running errands and personal shopping.
● Offered perspective on designs
● Promoted the local designer
Blink Public Relations, New York, NY-Intern & Associate Publicist May 2011-September 2011
● Represented emerging fashion designers and boutiques in Manhattan
● Hybrid position
● Press releases and media communications
● Social media marketing
● Boutiques promotion
● Client communications
● Reputation management and crisis control
● Web content
● Pitching marketing proposals and press content
● Articles/Press content about new product launches
● Microsoft office-Excel in particular
The Purple & White Newspaper-Arts & Life Section Editor-Paid student position
January 2010-May 2013
● Assigned weekly articles
● Weekly layout with Adobe InDesign
● Wrote many weekly articles on fashion, features, and more
● Many pieces featured in independent publication the Jackson Free Press
● Staff writer for all newspaper sections
● Won award for "Most Dedicated To The Purple & White" EDUCATION
Millsaps College — Bachelor's of Arts in English
January 2010 - May 2015, Jackson, MS
REQUIRED WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM REQUIRED; PORTFOLIO AND OTHER WRITING REQUIREMENTS
Presidents list twice
Dean's list every semester
GPA: 3.7
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