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Senior Marketing Copywriter
Chicago, IL
Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 3 months)
As the senior marketing copywriter, I am responsible for developing marketing and editorial content that supports new and existing brand efforts, including blog posts, direct mailers, email campaigns, microsites and landing pages, admissions documents, social media content, posters, print and digital advertising campaigns, and sales presentations on behalf of Everspring and our university partners.
- Establish an understanding of Everspring partners and their respective programs, markets, target customers and competitive advantages
- Develop effective copy that aligns with marketing strategy to support lead generation, nurturing and conversion across multiple marketing mediums
- Updates and maintains brand style guides, tone and positioning
- Collaborate with members of the design and implementation teams
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Communication and Content Manager
Chicago, IL
Jun 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 2 months)
- Developed and served as project lead for in-market communications of new product launches, ensuring initiatives generate awareness and develop quality lead opportunities within target customer groups
- Created and managed business processes related to organizing and updating communications assets (image library, promotional materials, literature, videos, translations, etc.)
- Managed relationships with agencies and vendors, including PR team, SEO consultants and marketing technology stack
- Coordinated with the wider marketing team in support of corporate marketing-led initiatives
- Ghostwrote thought leadership pieces for executives to be used on INAP site and for external PR opportunities
- Served as Managing Editor for ThinkIT blog
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Writer and Social Media Manager
Veil Magazine
Waterford, WI
Oct 2013 - Dec 2020 (7 years 2 months)
- Write feature articles focusing on newlyweds, bridal fashions and vendors
- Manage social media and article posting on Facebook, Instagram and Wix-hosted website
- Represent Veil at Milwaukee's Magnificent Bride Show
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Digital Content Specialist
Brookfield, WI
Nov 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 7 months)
- Adapt, test, proof and post content to 9 customer facing websites using content management system
- Create, proof and manage outbound email campaigns, including daily and weekly newsletters for 8 publications that boast average open rates ranging from 25-43%
- Wrote content for weekly Marketing Minute newsletter, sharing print and digital marketing best practices with industry professionals
- Produced optimized landing pages for downloads, e-commerce and event registrations
- Identified, implemented and maintained SEO process to boost search engine rankings
- Reported metrics and results of campaigns and content initiatives obtained through Google Analytics and Facebook Business Manager
- Worked closely with editorial teams to create ongoing content marketing strategies
- Ran technical support for live webinar events, including set up and post-event video production and posting to YouTube
- Trained editorial and art department staff on SEO and digital best practices to maintain high standards for online content
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Freelance Copywriter
Matilda Jane Clothing
Fort Wayne, IN
Oct 2014 - Jan 2018 (3 years 3 months)
- Named clothing for seasonal Kids', Tween and Women's lines
- Wrote descriptive web copy for each article of clothing
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Marketing Coordinator
Foley & Lardner LLP
Milwaukee, WI
Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 1 month)
- Advanced world-wide business development opportunities for attorneys in the 20 Foley offices by delivering customized proposals, presentations and other value-added marketing services for prospective and current clients
- Wrote profiles to credential attorneys in front of potential buyers of legal services
- Maintained a working knowledge of all service offerings
- Provided a high level of service with timely and thorough feedback on questions and project support to meet tight deadlines
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Research Writer
Healthcare Business Insights
Milwaukee, WI
Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 1 month)
- Created bi-weekly digital newsletters for revenue cycle leaders nationwide
- Conducted custom research for member organizations on revenue cycle topics
- Interviewed healthcare leaders on topics related to patient access, charge capture, documentation and billing and collections
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Freelance Copywriter & Proofreader
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)
- Managed editing process for all print pieces, eliminating discrepancies between Marketing Department and the Buying Offices
- Wrote, edited and proofed promotional and creative copy for print marketing pieces