Experience

Granite State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Content Producer

  • Jun 2022 - Present



NobleSpirit

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Designed, launched, and managed a brand new company website using SquareSpace, including homepage, landing design, and all copy and content. • Produced the successful weekly podcast Conversations with Philatelists, including videography, video editing, audio production, scheduling, and distribution. • Developed and launched successful, multi-channel social media marketing strategies. • Developed and executed SEO-friendly content marketing strategies, including content creation of regular newsletters and blog posts, as well as print campaigns.



Claire Cortese Photography

• Owner, Photographer

  • May 2012 - Jun 2022

  Founded a freelance photography company with nine years of experience, focused in weddings, portraits, engagements, proposals, and travel photography. Founded a freelance photography company with nine years of experience, focused in weddings, portraits, engagements, proposals, and travel photography.



Bluleadz

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Writer

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Worked with the marketing team to develop content marketing strategies and ideate article topics.• Wrote long form blog posts on various marketing topics, including but not limited to: SEO, the customer experience, marketing and sales strategies, content marketing, customer service, branding, social media marketing, thought leadership, and more. • Worked with the marketing team to develop content marketing strategies and ideate article topics.• Wrote long form blog posts on various marketing topics, including but not limited to: SEO, the customer experience, marketing and sales strategies, content marketing, customer service, branding, social media marketing, thought leadership, and more.



Heehaw - The Video Agency

• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter and Production Assistant

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  - Wrote and edited scripts for various video content, including work for clients such as BBC, Scottish Book Trust, and WHO. - Wrote creative treatments for proposals- Developed proposal offerings and wrote proposals- Took a significant lead in the writing outputs generated by heehaw – tone of voice, etc- Took a lead role in the writing of social media posts (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook)- Developed content/ articles for blog posts and newsletters- Met with clients and Heehaw’s Directors and Producers at the early stages of production to understand their requirements in order to write creative documents. - General production assistant tasks – research, client liaison, booking kit and crew and location research- On set tasks – assisting the directors and producers- Photography – ‘behind the scenes’ for Heehaw and clients



Tilton School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Design Teacher

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  After the unfortunate and sudden loss of a beloved teacher during the school year, I stepped in to take over instructing graphic design classes for the remainder of the year. I took over teaching five classes, with a total of about 30-40 students. I instructed both the basic and advanced graphic design courses - teaching Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, introducing projects for the students to complete, and guiding each student through the development of their final portfolio for the school year. After the unfortunate and sudden loss of a beloved teacher during the school year, I stepped in to take over instructing graphic design classes for the remainder of the year. I took over teaching five classes, with a total of about 30-40 students. I instructed both the basic and advanced graphic design courses - teaching Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, introducing projects for the students to complete, and guiding each student through the development of their final portfolio for the school year.



The Odyssey Online

• Digital Content Creator

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016



Main Street Magazine

• Contributing Writer and Photo Editor

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  - Worked with team of photographers to allocate assignments- Worked with team of editors to develop creative cover concepts and magazine themes- Shot and edited cover photos for multiple issues using Adobe Photoshop- Brainstormed article ideas with a team of writers and editors- Wrote many articles for the magazine, including restaurant reviews, feature pieces and cover stories - Worked with team of photographers to allocate assignments- Worked with team of editors to develop creative cover concepts and magazine themes- Shot and edited cover photos for multiple issues using Adobe Photoshop- Brainstormed article ideas with a team of writers and editors- Wrote many articles for the magazine, including restaurant reviews, feature pieces and cover stories



University of New Hampshire

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photography Department Work Study

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

  - Assisted teaching of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software to students. - Established system of organization to maintain efficiency during busiest lab hours. - Ran printer maintenance on Epson and Canon professional photo printers. - Assisted teaching of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software to students. - Established system of organization to maintain efficiency during busiest lab hours. - Ran printer maintenance on Epson and Canon professional photo printers.



Saltwater

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Proofread and edited client material and websites. • Worked with the content marketing team and wrote posts for the company blog• Carried out extensive market research and performed competitive audits• Assisted with video production; set up shots, ran camera, lighting and audio equipment, traveled with the production team to shoot on location for clients. • General office administration; ordered office supplies, set up for client meetings, answered phone calls, attended to any problems concerning the overall function of the office.



Focus Fan Photos

• Photographer

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Approached and photographed fans at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Promoted the company website to sell photographs to the clients via person-to-person skills. Approached and photographed fans at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Promoted the company website to sell photographs to the clients via person-to-person skills.



Grand Street Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advertisement Production Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Worked as a short-term project assistant/intern in New York City during the production of ads for Contigo water bottle company. During this project, I learned about the fundamentals of the marketing business, experiencing first-hand the production of quality advertisements and the process of developing and marketing a brand.- Traveled with the production team to shoot on location, - Assisted in the assembly and dismantling of lighting and camera equipment- Ensured smooth operation on location.



Tilton School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Office Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Office administration and computer work for Tilton School’s Development and Alumni Office. Office administration and computer work for Tilton School’s Development and Alumni Office.