Laura Depta
Freelance Writer and Corporate Social Responsibility Contractor at Sole Proprietorship- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Lipovsky
I loved working with Laura. Laura is great at her craft (journalism/writing/content) and she is a consummate professional. She gets stuff done, knows how to build processes and is an excellent communicator. 11 out of 10. I'd jump at the chance to work with Laura again.
Rollin Herold
I've worked with Laura for over three years and promoted her to our lead Featured Columnist for the Sports and Pop Culture section of Bleacher Report. She is a great researcher, hilariously witty writer, and most importantly she has a take, and can back it up. Sports writers have it pretty rough these days in the era of social media where everyone who has an opinion can share it, so you have to be able to write passionately, entertainingly and also know what you are talking about. Laura is a natural leader when it comes to idea generation and always brings complex points of view to the "writers' room" debates that our team has weekly via email. Another strength of hers is that she plays well with others, which can go very far when dealing with the wild ideas that are being pitched weekly. You have to be able to shoot down the idea without offending the person who pitched it. It's an underrated skill, but one that Ms. Depta is really good at. It's been a pleasure having Laura quarterback our team and I hope she continues doing it for the foreseeable future.
Andrew Lipovsky
I loved working with Laura. Laura is great at her craft (journalism/writing/content) and she is a consummate professional. She gets stuff done, knows how to build processes and is an excellent communicator. 11 out of 10. I'd jump at the chance to work with Laura again.
Rollin Herold
I've worked with Laura for over three years and promoted her to our lead Featured Columnist for the Sports and Pop Culture section of Bleacher Report. She is a great researcher, hilariously witty writer, and most importantly she has a take, and can back it up. Sports writers have it pretty rough these days in the era of social media where everyone who has an opinion can share it, so you have to be able to write passionately, entertainingly and also know what you are talking about. Laura is a natural leader when it comes to idea generation and always brings complex points of view to the "writers' room" debates that our team has weekly via email. Another strength of hers is that she plays well with others, which can go very far when dealing with the wild ideas that are being pitched weekly. You have to be able to shoot down the idea without offending the person who pitched it. It's an underrated skill, but one that Ms. Depta is really good at. It's been a pleasure having Laura quarterback our team and I hope she continues doing it for the foreseeable future.
Andrew Lipovsky
I loved working with Laura. Laura is great at her craft (journalism/writing/content) and she is a consummate professional. She gets stuff done, knows how to build processes and is an excellent communicator. 11 out of 10. I'd jump at the chance to work with Laura again.
Rollin Herold
I've worked with Laura for over three years and promoted her to our lead Featured Columnist for the Sports and Pop Culture section of Bleacher Report. She is a great researcher, hilariously witty writer, and most importantly she has a take, and can back it up. Sports writers have it pretty rough these days in the era of social media where everyone who has an opinion can share it, so you have to be able to write passionately, entertainingly and also know what you are talking about. Laura is a natural leader when it comes to idea generation and always brings complex points of view to the "writers' room" debates that our team has weekly via email. Another strength of hers is that she plays well with others, which can go very far when dealing with the wild ideas that are being pitched weekly. You have to be able to shoot down the idea without offending the person who pitched it. It's an underrated skill, but one that Ms. Depta is really good at. It's been a pleasure having Laura quarterback our team and I hope she continues doing it for the foreseeable future.
Andrew Lipovsky
I loved working with Laura. Laura is great at her craft (journalism/writing/content) and she is a consummate professional. She gets stuff done, knows how to build processes and is an excellent communicator. 11 out of 10. I'd jump at the chance to work with Laura again.
Rollin Herold
I've worked with Laura for over three years and promoted her to our lead Featured Columnist for the Sports and Pop Culture section of Bleacher Report. She is a great researcher, hilariously witty writer, and most importantly she has a take, and can back it up. Sports writers have it pretty rough these days in the era of social media where everyone who has an opinion can share it, so you have to be able to write passionately, entertainingly and also know what you are talking about. Laura is a natural leader when it comes to idea generation and always brings complex points of view to the "writers' room" debates that our team has weekly via email. Another strength of hers is that she plays well with others, which can go very far when dealing with the wild ideas that are being pitched weekly. You have to be able to shoot down the idea without offending the person who pitched it. It's an underrated skill, but one that Ms. Depta is really good at. It's been a pleasure having Laura quarterback our team and I hope she continues doing it for the foreseeable future.
Experience
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Sole Proprietorship
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Freelance Writer and Corporate Social Responsibility Contractor
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Jan 2018 - Present
Since 2018, I have contracted with HandsOn Bay Area on a project basis to support the corporate social responsibility departments of clients including Genentech, Levi's and Oportun. Specifically, I aid teams through community partnership development, content writing, grant processing and metrics tracking/impact reporting. During this time, I have also taken on mission-oriented writing projects that included editing a monthly nonprofit e-newsletter and writing articles for editorial clients such as Reset.org and BTN.com. Show less
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Highrise, Inc.
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Creator
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Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
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HandsOn Bay Area
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Social Responsibility Associate
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Feb 2017 - May 2018
I worked directly for HandsOn Bay Area (HOBA) corporate client SAP to achieve CSR goals and execute partnership deliverables (details below). I further supported HOBA corporate clients by coordinating with nonprofits to plan dozens of small-medium corporate volunteer events (10-50 volunteers each). I worked directly for HandsOn Bay Area (HOBA) corporate client SAP to achieve CSR goals and execute partnership deliverables (details below). I further supported HOBA corporate clients by coordinating with nonprofits to plan dozens of small-medium corporate volunteer events (10-50 volunteers each).
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SAP
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Non-Profit Professional in Residence, Corporate Social Responsibility North America
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
Contracted through HandsOn Bay Area, I oversaw the planning and execution of SAP’s Month of Service in Silicon Valley and expanded the internal Volunteer Ambassador program. I further supported SAP’s CSR goals through strategic collaboration with grant partners, skills-based volunteer event planning, new program rollout support, content writing and communications collaboration, and metrics tracking and reporting. Contracted through HandsOn Bay Area, I oversaw the planning and execution of SAP’s Month of Service in Silicon Valley and expanded the internal Volunteer Ambassador program. I further supported SAP’s CSR goals through strategic collaboration with grant partners, skills-based volunteer event planning, new program rollout support, content writing and communications collaboration, and metrics tracking and reporting.
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Sole Proprietorship
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Freelance Writer & Editor
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Oct 2013 - Feb 2017
I managed my own business, marketed myself to clients, produced high-quality written content and handled my own financial accounting. I worked for a variety of clients, creating web copy and writing blog posts/articles for content marketing and syndicated content agencies. I wrote sports and human-interest articles for clients such as the Chicago Tribune and Turner Sports Media, projects that often required sourcing interviews, conducting research, pitching story ideas and posting content to a CMS. Show less
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Chicago Event Management
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2014
I co-managed the volunteer programs for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle 8K, events that rely on 15,000 volunteers annually. I collaborated cross-functionally daily with operations, communications, sponsorship and design teams and worked with executive leadership on program strategy. I co-managed the volunteer programs for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle 8K, events that rely on 15,000 volunteers annually. I collaborated cross-functionally daily with operations, communications, sponsorship and design teams and worked with executive leadership on program strategy.
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Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer & Event Coordinator
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Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
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Education
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Michigan State University
B.A., English
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