Experience

iFocus Marketing

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  -Create engaging blog content for a variety of clients that is optimized for SEO using relevant high-ranking keywords-Write and copyedit website content for a wide variety of clients that incorporates SEO keywords-Research and identify high-quality sources of information as it relates to content creating-Script, direct mail, and email blast copywriting-Social media writing (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) and content scheduling-Meet with clients face-to-face to discuss their business goals and content ideas



Circa Interactive

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  SEO copywriting (standard blog, long-form blog, article refreshes) specific to the field of education and different degree types. Articles aim to educate potential students on specific degrees, their class curriculum, job opportunities, and career outlook. SEO copywriting (standard blog, long-form blog, article refreshes) specific to the field of education and different degree types. Articles aim to educate potential students on specific degrees, their class curriculum, job opportunities, and career outlook.



LitReactor

• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Columnist

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  - Read and review novels prior to release date for the website's main page- Write topical articles relative to the publishing industry and writing- Perform general promotion of site, classes, and content via social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)- Discuss industry news and interview authors for podcast- Over one hundred unique pieces of content generated - Read and review novels prior to release date for the website's main page- Write topical articles relative to the publishing industry and writing- Perform general promotion of site, classes, and content via social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)- Discuss industry news and interview authors for podcast- Over one hundred unique pieces of content generated



Arrow Acquisition

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Strategist

  • Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  -Develop and execute targeted marketing strategies that promote products and increase revenue.-Conceptualize, map, and create unique content for all company brands. This includes PR, brochures, sales sheets, website copy, blogs, email blasts, video scripts, sponsored content articles, and technical writing.-Manage all social media accounts (Twitter, FB, IG, and LinkedIn) and perform monthly analysis of KPIs.Co-manage all Paid Search & Display campaigns. Review KPIs, audit keywords, develop strategy, and responsibly manage marketing budget.



IN Kansas City Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Columnist

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2020



Gragg Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analyst/Copywriter

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2019



The Kansas City Star

• Columnist

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2017

  - Write topical articles between 500-1000 words relating to lifestyle, current events, and social issues for "The Phoenix Newsletter"- Conduct and format interviews with people of interest for print and online publication- Over twenty full-length articles and interviews published to date (distribution: over 400,000 people per issue)Archive link: http://thephoenixnewsletter.com/category/features/straight-eye/ - Write topical articles between 500-1000 words relating to lifestyle, current events, and social issues for "The Phoenix Newsletter"- Conduct and format interviews with people of interest for print and online publication- Over twenty full-length articles and interviews published to date (distribution: over 400,000 people per issue)Archive link: http://thephoenixnewsletter.com/category/features/straight-eye/



Traders Insurance Company

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analyst

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2013

  - Compile and analyze data of market trends and competition pertaining to the automotive insurance industry- Analyze customer claim amounts vs. premium amounts by state/region/zip and report findings and trends to company leadership- Audit insurance product to ensure it is in state compliance; certain states have specific rules insurance companies must follow- Test insurance product formula using multiple rating platforms and report errors/irregularities so that the coding can be fixed- Write and edit technical manual regarding insurance product- Research and write case studies pertaining to the insurance industry and competing companies



ChuckPalahniuk.net

• workshop mod, columnist

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

  Author interviews, book reviews, writers' workshop moderation. Author interviews, book reviews, writers' workshop moderation.



Sprint

• Associate Analyst

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2008

  - Maintaining the E911 database- Working within a large team to meet time-sensitive deadlines for major projects.- Analytics and processing of CSRs (customer service records).- Application testing and analysis. - Maintaining the E911 database- Working within a large team to meet time-sensitive deadlines for major projects.- Analytics and processing of CSRs (customer service records).- Application testing and analysis.