Content Marketing Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Content Marketing Specialist who produces and edits written content for a technology company that works with local governments and utility companies to optimize payment processing for customers and residents.▪ Produces various types of SEO leveraged written content for the sales and marketing team-Social media copy-Blog posts-One sheets-Case Studies-Email content for broad marketing campaigns and targeted campaigns-Newsletters-Resource posts-Video scripts-Press releases-Website content▪ Edits/proofreads content produced by others on the sales and marketing team for lead generation▪ Collaborates with product teams, BDRs, C-level executives, and others to produce and edit content▪ Utilizes Salesforce Pardot to send out emails and newsletters to clients and prospects▪ Edits and selects content from scripts for marketing videos and suggests clips for video posts▪ Utilizes Wordpress to add new content and edit previous content to company website Show less

Content Marketing Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Freelance Writer

• Jul 2016 - Present

▪ Writes compelling content for business websites, newsletters, and other media -Website, email, and social media copy -White Papers -Blog posts -Tutorial scripts and e-books ▪ Composes language for Grant and RFP submissions ▪ Produces professional resumes for clients ▪ Performs copywriting and copyediting and other forms of proofreading ▪ Produces various forms of creative writing -Speeches -Scripts -Comedy sketches and jokes -Short stories ▪ Writes compelling content for business websites, newsletters, and other media -Website, email, and social media copy -White Papers -Blog posts -Tutorial scripts and e-books ▪ Composes language for Grant and RFP submissions ▪ Produces professional resumes for clients ▪ Performs copywriting and copyediting and other forms of proofreading ▪ Produces various forms of creative writing -Speeches -Scripts -Comedy sketches and jokes -Short stories

Senior Marketing Communications Writer (contractor)

• Apr 2022 - May 2022

Senior Marketing Communications Writer for the Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory practices at a global advisory, tax, and assurance consulting firm▪ Scoped content project requirements and topics with SMEs and fellow marketers▪ Produced press releases, articles, and PowerPoint presentations for the firm and its partners ▪ Utilized ClickUp to perform project management on various projects▪ Scheduled and ran kick-off calls with partners to collect important information to marketing efforts▪ Proofread and edited various marketing collateral Show less

Senior Pursuit Strategist (Contractor)

• Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

Senior Proposal Writer for the Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory practices at a global advisory, tax, and assurance consulting firm▪ Retrieved documents and updated information in Salesforce upon proposal assignment-Website, email, and social media copy▪ Evaluated requests for proposal (RFPs) and prepared questions for kick-off calls▪ Scheduled and ran kick-off calls with partners/SMEs and other members of the engagement team to collect important information to customize proposals to specific clients and submissions▪ Produced proposals, self-edited, managed timelines, customized content, composed original content, and delivered final proposal to partner for submission▪ Coordinated legal review of RFPs, as needed▪ Coordinated printing of documents and delivery with print shop, as needed▪ Proofread proposals for other proposal writers and content writers▪ Submitted proposals on behalf of partner via portals when applicable▪ Produced pitch decks in Powerpoint for interview phases with potential clients▪ Produced custom graphics for presentations and proposals Show less

Content Creator and Transaction Coordinator

• Jul 2016 - Feb 2018

Content Creator and Transaction Coordinator for a global Real Estate Brokerage ▪ Produced and edited content for weekly newsletter to real estate agents ▪ Trained real estate agents in new marketing tools upon corporate rollouts ▪ Processed all property sales paperwork and cancellations of property sales and rentals • Performed QA/QC on all legal documents for completeness and accuracy • Accepted and processed Earnest Money and Commission Checks • Calculated and processed commissions for buyers' and sellers' agents • Uploaded contract documents to HomeBase online platform for agents and clients • Inputted financial information into Trident accounting software • Completed Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Status changes • Coordinated wire transfers for release of funds to title companies • Processed all contract cancellations and requests for release of Earnest Money Show less

Content Creator & Operations and Marketing Associate

• Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

Operations and Marketing Associate for one of the top comedy clubs in Chicago ▪ Wrote and edited press releases to announce major events for the business ▪ Created, edited, and shared content on social media platforms to expand online presence ▪ Executed grassroots initiatives with Street Team to reach new customers Operations ▪ Performed set up and break down on night of shows ▪ Welcomed and seated guests ▪ Maintained crowd control Operations and Marketing Associate for one of the top comedy clubs in Chicago ▪ Wrote and edited press releases to announce major events for the business ▪ Created, edited, and shared content on social media platforms to expand online presence ▪ Executed grassroots initiatives with Street Team to reach new customers Operations ▪ Performed set up and break down on night of shows ▪ Welcomed and seated guests ▪ Maintained crowd control

Instructor and Marketer

• 2013 - 2014

▪ Instructed groups of High School students and tutored students one-on-one in ACT Exam Preparation and Math coursework ▪ Administered/proctored exams for all Standardized Testing types ▪ Delivered Course Marketing Sales Presentations to prospective students and their parents ▪ Produced marketing materials and packaged Marketing kits for promotional events ▪ Updated databases with client information ▪ Filled in for receptionist on as-needed basis answering calls and receiving guests Show less

Proposal Writer and Civil Engineer

• 2007 - 2012

Proposal Writer and Engineer for a multi-faceted global engineering consulting firm ▪ Produced and edited correspondence for managers ▪ Developed proposal content for RFPs • Maintained a database to log all RFPs and submissions • Researched and resolved complex issues having to do with RFPs • Created, organized, and compiled written content, cost estimates, employee and company profiles, and presentations ▪ Produced, analyzed, and published Roadway Safety Reports for 2 Illinois Tollway Projects • Wrote and edited summaries and conclusions • Compiled annotated reference material for hazard assessments • Performed complex mathematical calculations to determine ways to eliminate hazards ▪ Served as primary point of contact for construction phase issues • Fielded all RFIs from clients and field engineers via email, phone, and in person • Performed Survey Checks, Field Inspection, and Construction Oversight for over 100 ADA Sidewalk reconstructions in Chicago ▪ Provided Administrative Support to multiple managers • Created and edited budgets for multi-million dollar projects • Managed calendars and scheduled meetings for and with internal and external clients • Created and processed Expense Reports • Booked travel arrangements for site visits • Updated CV's/Resumes for design team ▪Co-designed over 10 roadway reconstructions for several major clients • Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) • Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) • Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) • Cook County Highway Department (CCHD) • City of Chicago • Village of Deerfield Show less

GED Math Instructor

• 2008 - 2010

▪ Revised existing curriculum to better serve students based on assessed skill sets ▪ Produced original worksheets, quizzes, and exams to complement textbook ▪ Delivered instruction in GED Mathematics to over 200 students (class sizes ranging from 10 to 40) ▪ Assigned and graded weekly homework to assess students' retention of material ▪ Administered and graded quizzes and exams ▪ Revised existing curriculum to better serve students based on assessed skill sets ▪ Produced original worksheets, quizzes, and exams to complement textbook ▪ Delivered instruction in GED Mathematics to over 200 students (class sizes ranging from 10 to 40) ▪ Assigned and graded weekly homework to assess students' retention of material ▪ Administered and graded quizzes and exams