Writer | Consultant | Content Manager
A highly trained, self-motivated writer and content manager with 10 years of experience researching, crafting, and training. Has managed teams of up to 25 people to deliver print and web publications by completion dates. Redesigned and implemented promotional and training materials for multiple organizations. Led professional development seminars that focused on the content creation process.
Experience
Content Workshop | June 2022 to Present
Collaborate with team director and client to craft a content strategy that meets their marketing and SEO needs and goals
Research and create content based on client goals, such as blogs, one-pagers, and white papers
Organize and assign projects to writers and designers to ensure deliverables were completed by their due dates
Edit and provide feedback on writers' and designers' work
Content Strategist
Contract Content Writer
Untold Content | March 2021 to June 2022
Researched and created content (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, research articles, one-pagers, white papers, case stories, and research summaries) based on client goals
Coordinated and participated in meetings with clients including weekly check-ins, content strategy sessions, and collaborative working sessions
Revised client deliverables to according to style guides and marketing strategies
Collaborated with project lead and other team members on projects
Content Manager
OBHC Inc. | February 2018 to Present
Redesigned and maintained website content and design through Wix
Edited product informational videos and product demos for the company’s YouTube Channel
Maintained the company’s social media platforms including LinkedIn and Instagram
Wrote and designed product spec sheets and instructional materials
Created promotional and informational content for email marketing, tradeshows, and pitches
Writing Instructor
Volunteer State Community College | August 2020 to December 2020
Instructed 22 students per course of English Composition 1
Designed lesson plans and course content for remote instruction
Implemented instruction and maintained communication through video lectures (Zoom), online learning management platform (Brightspace), email, and individual video conferencing
Youngstown State University | August 2019 to December 2020
Instructed 18 to 25 students per course of Writing 1 with Support or Writing 2 online
Developed course materials including recorded lectures, slide presentations, tutorials, and instructional content
Managed student progress and maintained communication through online learning management platform (Blackboard), video conferences (Microsoft Teams), and email
Kent State University | August 2015 to May 2020
Instructed 19 to 25 students per course of College Writing 1, College Writing 2, Intro to Technical Writing, and Writing in Business
Built course content that focused on career-based research, writing in the disciplines, document design, and team-based collaborative projects
Completed Online Writing Instruction Workshop in April 2020
Awarded Outstanding Composition Instructor Award for 2018-2019 Academic Year
Awarded Fifth Year Teaching Fellowship for 2019-2020 Academic Year
Assistant Coordinator
The Writing Program | Kent State University | August 2016 to May 2018
Redesigned instructional content including handbooks and video tutorials
Assessed two educational programs for student success and retention
Organized annual professional development seminar
Mentored incoming instructors
Assistant Director
Bate Writing Center | East Carolina University | August 2013 to May 2015
Writing Consultant from August 2013 to August 2014
Promoted to Assistant Director in August 2014
Consulted students on writing across disciplines
Introduced promotional materials which increased use of consulting services
Managed staff members who consulted students on writing in the disciplines
Created and implemented weekly professional development training to increase client satisfaction with consulting services
Graduate Assistant
East Carolina University | August 2013 to August 2014
Assessed continuity of instructional content for one educational program
Organized conference for a regional professional organization
Ran a community partnership event that helped local students with writing
Collected data on the efficacy of the consulting services for University Writing Centers
Transcribed survey, interview, and focus group data for efficacy study
Writing Consultant
Virginia Polytechnic and State University | January 2011 to May 2012
Consulted undergraduate and graduate students on writing projects across a variety of disciplines
Completed a Semester-Long consultant training course
Education
Ph.D.
Kent State University | May 2020
Literacy, Rhetoric, & Social Practice
Stephen P. Witte Dissertation Fellowship
M.A.
East Carolina University | May 2015
English, Rhetoric and Composition
B.A.
Virginia Polytechnic and State University | May 2012
English, Creative Writing; Minor: French