DONNA M. KERR
FREELANCE CONTENT STRATEGIST & MARKETING SPECIALIST DONNAMKERR444.WIXSITE.COM/FRELANCEWRITER DETAILS
Mesquite,
Nevada
United States
Donnamkerr444
@gmail.com
SKILLS
Content CreaƟon
SEO OpƟmizaƟon
Digital MarkeƟng
Project
Management
Team Leadership
Audience
Engagement
Social Media
Strategy
CopywriƟng
Strategic
Messaging
Photography
PROFILE
Strategic and creaƟve writer with experƟse in content creaƟon, and digital markeƟng. Drove audience engagement through tailored content strategies and SEO opƟmizaƟon, boosƟng organic traffic significantly. Specialize in real estate and business communicaƟon, developing compelling copy that enhances brand visibility and highlighƟng communiƟes. Proven ability to lead teams and manage editorial projects, ensuring alignment and audience interests. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Founder & Lead Copywriter at Your Content Queen, LLC Oct 2008
Develop compelling copy that engages audiences and enhances search engine rankings. Specialized in real estate content, business communicaƟon, and social media strategy. Implement SEO best pracƟces to boost online visibility and drive client conversions.
CraŌed engaging copy that increased audience engagement.
Enhanced SEO performance, leading to improved search rankings.
Developed tailored content strategies for diverse clients. Freelance Content Strategist & MarkeƟng Specialist at Utah Real Estate Oct 2008 -- Jan 2025
CraŌed blog content and social media campaigns for Utah’s #1 Realtor Joel Carson. Delivered customer service and conducted real estate research to boost client engagement.
OpƟmized content for search engines to increase organic traffic.
Enhanced client engagement through targeted markeƟng strategies.
Provided client services including scheduling home showings. ExecuƟve Director at Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Jan 2004 – Oct 2008
Directed 20-member volunteer board, overseeing staff and volunteer acƟviƟes. Organized 26+ networking and community events yearly, including an internaƟonal business tour to China. ParƟcipated on civic boards: Utah State Chamber of Commerce (President), Iron County Historical Society, Utah State Centennial CommiƩee, Cedar City Airport Board. Hosted business-focused radio show, “It’s a Class Act.” Senior Managing Editor at Everton’s Family History Magazine August 2002 – Aug 2004
Led global team of writers and editors for internaƟonal genealogy magazine with 30,000 circulaƟon. Orchestrated contract negoƟaƟons and content development for Everton’s Genealogical Helper. Published weekly e-newsleƩer, reaching 60,000 subscribers.
Drove content strategy to enhance reader engagement.
Spearheaded editorial calendar to align with audience interests. Journalist & Editor at The Spectrum/Daily News
Jan 1985 – Jan 2004
Oversaw mulƟple roles, including Reporter, Copy Editor, Bureau Chief, and Special SecƟons Editor. CraŌed and designed pages for GanneƩ-owned publicaƟon, delivering insighƞul local news.
Produced engaging arƟcles, enhancing reader understanding of community issues.
Developed layouts that improved visual appeal and readability.
Collaborated with teams to ensure Ɵmely news delivery. Public RelaƟons Specialist at Defense Depot Ogden Utah & Hill Air Force Base Oct 1986 – Oct 1989
CraŌed content for The Hub, Dimensions Magazine, and Hilltop Times, engaging Department of Defense employees. Executed PR campaigns to improve public percepƟon of military operaƟons.
Received Commendable Service CerƟficate for wriƟng excellence.
Developed strategic messaging that enhanced stakeholder engagement. Journalist & Editor at The Spectrum/Daily News
Jan 1985 – Jan 2004
Oversaw mulƟple roles, including Reporter, Copy Editor, Bureau Chief, and Special SecƟons Editor. CraŌed and designed pages for GanneƩ-owned publicaƟon, delivering insighƞul local news.
Produced engaging arƟcles, enhancing reader understanding of community issues.
Developed layouts that improved visual appeal and readability. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in CommunicaƟon/Journalism/English AWARDS & RECOGNITION
President, Utah State Chamber of Commerce (2008)
NaƟonal RecogniƟon, Defense LogisƟcs Agency (Feature WriƟng)
Commendable Service CerƟficate, Defense Depot Ogden
Utah Press AssociaƟon Awards (1992 & 1995)
Cedar City CiƟzen of the Year (1996)
Iron County Utah Centennial Chair
ContribuƟng Editor: Handybook for Genealogists, 10th EdiƟon (Everton Publishers, 2003) Donna M. Kerr Resume – Page 2