Tess Donelon
Account Executive at Foxglove Communications- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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WSET Level 1 Certified
Wine EnthusiastMay, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Foxglove Communications
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Moments Cookbook
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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Co-Owner
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Sopexa USA
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Manager
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Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
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Public Relations Coordinator
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Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
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Modern Luxury
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Mar 2021 - Mar 2023
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Madewell
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Affiliate
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2023
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Organic Spa Media, LTD.
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United States
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Media and Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
• Pitched, edited, and authored stories for both the print magazine and website. • Maximized the editorial department's efficiency and content output as the Editor- in-Chief's sole Editorial Assistant. • Copy-edited, fact-checked, and proofread pieces from a wide range of authors, consistently catching errors that had been previously overlooked. • Revitalized and enhanced all social media channels for the brand, giving them a more modern and engaging voice. • Engagement rates and click percentage increased by 400%. Show less
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Modern Luxury
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
• Researched and wrote pieces within each Modern Luxury publication that went to print (CS, Interiors, Men’s Book, Weddings, NS) • Interviewed subjects for upcoming features • Assisted with photoshoots • Fact-checked, proofread, and copy-edited articles • Helped each Editor-in-Chief with organization and administration when needed • Pitched and wrote story ideas (luxury restaurants, fashion, travel destinations, homes, products, and events) • Researched and wrote pieces within each Modern Luxury publication that went to print (CS, Interiors, Men’s Book, Weddings, NS) • Interviewed subjects for upcoming features • Assisted with photoshoots • Fact-checked, proofread, and copy-edited articles • Helped each Editor-in-Chief with organization and administration when needed • Pitched and wrote story ideas (luxury restaurants, fashion, travel destinations, homes, products, and events)
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Organic Spa Media, LTD.
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United States
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Media and Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial/PR Intern
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2019
• Wrote and edited blog posts and helped organize blog calendar • Called in images and samples for the magazine • Posted and curated all of OSM”s social media outlets • Adjusted and edited SEO’s for each feature on OSM's website • Assisted Editor-in-Chief with tasks at hand • Researched potential story ideas (fashion, beauty, sustainability, green lifestyle) • Wrote and edited blog posts and helped organize blog calendar • Called in images and samples for the magazine • Posted and curated all of OSM”s social media outlets • Adjusted and edited SEO’s for each feature on OSM's website • Assisted Editor-in-Chief with tasks at hand • Researched potential story ideas (fashion, beauty, sustainability, green lifestyle)
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Chicago Scene DMC
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
• Performed proofreading and copy-editing for pitches and written content • Wrote 10+ pieces a week about unique assigned topics that would later be checked by the Editor and added into the online publication after revisions • Communicated directly with my superiors and other staff members on a weekly basis about how to improve material and make content more relevant to readers • Researched each location and topic with immense detail in order to find the most exciting and interesting parts to the story Show less
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ESPN
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Timeout/Stats Coordinator
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Nov 2016 - May 2018
• Gathered information on players and coaches before each game • Communicated effectively with staff members and referees about timeouts and any pertinent details • Adjusted my work according to each game and last-minute changes • Organized each media time out, speaking with the in-house technology department and ESPN coordinators themself • Gathered information on players and coaches before each game • Communicated effectively with staff members and referees about timeouts and any pertinent details • Adjusted my work according to each game and last-minute changes • Organized each media time out, speaking with the in-house technology department and ESPN coordinators themself
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FOX 8 News Cleveland
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporting Intern
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May 2016 - Sep 2016
• Researched details on the scene about several events • Gathered information from sources • Wrote scripts with anchor and reporters • Organized paperwork and gathered materials • Observed in-studio live shows • Worked to update reporters on incoming information as it presented itself • Researched details on the scene about several events • Gathered information from sources • Wrote scripts with anchor and reporters • Organized paperwork and gathered materials • Observed in-studio live shows • Worked to update reporters on incoming information as it presented itself
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Education
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Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Communications and English -
Magnificat High School