Led a team of five (*) in strategic marketing, accounting, meeting planning,

and database management for a 501c3 nonprofit.

Collaborated in the planning and successful execution of an international conference in the Washington D.C. metro area.

Our client turned a profit for the first time in the association's history! Initiated and developed standardized onboarding materials for our team, the client, and others involved with the account.

First Point Management

Account Manager • August 2022 - June 2023

Created professional structure and fostered an inclusive environment in a fast-growing office with team-focused management.

Identified SEO concerns and developed strategies, improving web traffic. Presented market research for data-driven results. Created professional content and provided detail-oriented editing for blogs, marketing campaigns, websites, etc.

Strategized sustainable product lines for future development. Central Steel Group

Marketing Director • January 2022 - May 2022

Editor / Copywriter • July 2021 - January 2022

Taught K-6 classes through a global pandemic (remotely and in person). Created a new, DEI-focused curriculum for all seven (7) grades. Developed extraordinary conflict resolution skills. Cardinal Charter Academy

Music Teacher • August 2020 - June 2021

Directed musical theatre program and managed over 200% growth during my time with the program!

Produced cooperative concert choir performances across four (4), year-round tracks across grades 6-8.

Salem Middle School

Chorus & Theatre Teacher • August 2018 - May 2020

Grew an Amazon 3-star author to a 4-star author!

Provided detailed marketing advice and personalized coaching for each client.

Created upsells in services, increasing sales revenue by 50%. Crafted exemplary content from original drafts for new and established authors.

They're, There, Their Editing

Founding Editor • 2020 - Present

Content Management

SKILLS

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

20+ years of professional

writing experience

Excellent interpersonal

skills

Exemplary customer

relations

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

CRM management

Proven success in selling

and delivering services

Ability to prioritize and

manage multiple clients

efficiently

Excellent oral and written

communication skills

Adaptable to modern

workspace requirements

Self-motivated

Creative problem-solver

DISC Score:

D - 23%, I - 36%,

S - 31%, C - 11%

CONTACT

Campbell University

magna cum laude

2002–2006; B.A.

EDUCATION

919-***-****

adzy5l@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hodge-editor

Holly Springs, North Carolina

ERIN HODGE

PORTFOLIO

WRITER & EDITOR

ERIN L. HODGE

2020 - 2023

Graphic Design and

Marketing Content:

I built an introductory email

marketing campaign for a luxury

shoe brand. The email funnel

targeted data-driven

demographics. I created the

content, the graphic design,

and the campaign structure to

maximize KPIs. These are

samples of my final product.

Get Your Hands Dirty with Garden Design

It’s time to reclaim your outdoor space! If you are overwhelmed by the notion of landscaping, you’re not alone. But achieving a lovely garden isn’t as difficult, or as time-intensive, as you might imagine. Drought-resistant shrubs and creative use of space can make lawn maintenance light and eco-friendly. A well-landscaped garden could increase your home value by anywhere from 70-80%. The investment is well worth your time and effort! Read on to discover the easy ways you can create your own beautiful garden space.

· Get in Shape!

Imagine your perfect garden; is it an informal riot of color and fun? Or do you prefer simple lines that will induce a meditative mood? Think of the ways you intend to utilize the space. Are you planning a quiet escape for yoga? Or will you host lovely parties on the deck? The shapes in your garden are an essential piece of your design. Rectangular and square beds are excellent for creating formal settings, with strong lines and clear paths. Triangles can be used in formal or informal settings and work well in sloped areas. A circle is the perfect shape for creating a strong focal point, especially when punctuated by a decorative sculpture or a particularly prized plant. If your lot has many sharp angles, consider creating irregular shapes, where paths can echo your deep beds.·

(Complete article can be found at: https://www.homes89.com/renovate-garden-style/) Writing:

As a copywriter, I was a ghostwriter for a wide variety of clients. I wrote twenty thousand words a week on steel buildings, gardens, dermatology, and more!

Can a Metal Building Withstand an Earthquake?

A building’s composition can be the key factor between collapse and simple structural damage during a catastrophic earthquake. While none of our building specialists would claim that a steel building is an impenetrable bunker during natural disasters, there is much research to suggest that metal buildings fare better than wooden ones. One of the reasons MGC buildings are uniquely suited to handle earthquakes is that our buildings are built with cold-formed steel. Steel is an extremely ductile metal. It is used in the world’s largest skyscrapers because it is flexible enough to absorb great impacts and pressure by bending without breaking. Wood and brick simply rupture under the strain. Steel can handle dents and strain without affecting its overall structural integrity. Galvanized metal can absorb impacts while remaining intact. Metal panels are produced with lower mass and weight, so the metal absorbs seismic shocks more efficiently. While steel may bend under the intense pressure of an Oklahoma earthquake, it is far less likely to completely collapse.”

(Complete article at: https://www.steelcarports.com/blog/can-metal-buildings-withstand- oklahoma-earthquakes)

“Dad.” Matthew looked down at his son. “I’m surprised you came all the way here from Germany.”

He was bewildered that his own flesh and blood thought they weren't going to come see him. He was seriously injured. They would be horrible parents if they didn't come to his side in his time of need. “Of course, we came down here. You were shot, Nik. You almost died!”

“But I’ll be okay now. I would rather you guys leave.” Nik never expected to see his parents again, which he had accepted. His life was nearly perfect, and he didn't need his overzealous mother getting involved in his daily life.

“Dad.”

Matthew looked down at his son. “I’m here.”

“You didn’t have to come all the way from Germany.” Nik’s father was bewildered. “Of course, we came! You were shot, Nik. You almost died!”

“But I am okay, now. I think you and Mom should go home.” Nik had never expected to see his parents again, and he had accepted it. He liked his life the way it was; he didn't need his overzealous mother interfering.

Review Pane: Please note the changes between red (your version) and blue (my rewrite). The ideas and dialogue are still the same. I trimmed out a few redundancies and clarified pronoun usage. Let me know if you have other questions. I tried to keep the spirit of the scene.

Editing:

My editing experience began in high school with a local author. At her request, I spent hours pouring over her short novel manuscripts. These days, I take joy in supporting independent authors through my website: www.tttediting.com.

This is an excerpt from a recent manuscript:

Mic Drop (Into the Dishwater)

I was in that awful place, the place of fire and smoke, where the gnashing of teeth goes on and on, where there is weeping in the outer darkness.

So, there I was, in the kitchen, washing my new set of mixing bowls. They are shiny stainless steel, the kind that will not shatter, no matter how many times I accidentally fling them onto the floor. They are colorful. They have lids. Pulling them out of the Amazon box was the highlight of my week.

"What does this say about us?" I asked my Buddy as we oohed and aahed. "I'm unreasonably excited about my new pots and pans. Is this what being an adult is?"

"They're shiny!" she cooed.

"Is this who we are now? Is this middle age?"

I digress.

We solved the existential crisis - shiny! new! cookware! - and I was lovingly washing my new bowls, when my 8 year old son stormed into the room with a furious scowl.

"I," he declared, "DO EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE."

Silence. With immense self control, I continued to wash the bowl. I believe in allowing kids to experience Irony. My dear buddy had to turn around so that he would not see her laughing.

"You do everything in this house?" I asked.

"Yes," he sighed. "Why do I have to do all the work?"

"Well, we do appreciate the fact that you clean everything," I said, rinsing the bowl and stacking it, lovingly, with the other. "We would never have any clean dishes if you didn't wash all of them." His brow furrowed. He looked at the dishes. He looked at me. "Well - "

"I'll bet you vacuum all the rooms," my Buddy added, helpfully.

"Don't forget the laundry! I really am grateful that you do all the laundry in the house. I like having clean pajama pants to wear when I go to the grocery store."

"MOM!" he cried, exasperated. "I mean that I do so much! I tided the living room and the music room! I swept the floor!"

"I can see that. I appreciate that. And I'm glad that you are helping Daddy take all the trash to the recycling center right now."

"I'm trying to tell you," the little man concluded, "that I FEEL like I do everything."

"Ah. Well." I dried my hands. "I'm sorry that you are frustrated by your chores. I understand that they can feel overwhelming. We can discuss your responsibilities later, but I need you to hear what you just said. You just informed me that you feel that you do everything, yes?"

"Yes!"

"And do you perform all the tasks in the house?"

He pondered. "No... but I feel - !"

"Kid, I get how you feel. I hear you. But I need you to understand something; how you feel is not an objective reality. Reality isn't changed by your feeling. Your feelings are valid, but they aren't the same thing as true."

Then I dropped the mic into the soapy dishwater.

(If only. That would have been fabulous.)

Creative Writing:

I finished my first novel attempt at eleven, proud of all 60,000 words. Now, when I’m not writing terrible poetry or composing new music, I indulge in novels and blog posts like this one:

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