About

Education
Wayne State University | B.A. Media Arts & Studies | 2009

Work Experience
Search Optics | Ferndale, Michigan | March 2015 – June 2017

Content Manager (March 2016 – June 2017)

Responsible for strategy, procurement, editing and publication of up to 400 pieces of content.
Researched and determined blog and page content.
Worked closely with SEO strategists to ensure that content is optimized for best results.
Managed a team of 25 freelancers, assigning and editing all content.
Responsible for all budgets and invoices.

Community Manager (March 2015 – March 2016)

Researched and wrote content for automotive dealers nationwide on platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+.
Managed budget for promoted Facebook posts for multiple clients.
Monitored reputation management across platforms and respond to positive and negative reviews and comments.
Built relationships and following for clients on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+.
Created Facebook campaigns (Click-to-Web, Lead Generation, Retargeting, etc) for automotive clients, recruiting clients and national food clients.
Participated in strategy meetings with management and clients.

ThomasNet, Thomas Publishing | New York, New York | 2010 – 2014

Project Manager/Communications Specialist – Digital Media/Social Media (2012 – 2014)

Acted as client contact; conducted kick-off calls and pitched ideas and content strategies on monthly calls for social media and email marketing campaigns.
Researched and wrote original material for multi-platform campaigns.
Oversaw internal production and deployment of program deliverables for up to 50 clients.
Utilized light HTML for email campaign production and managed email lists for 15 clients.
Worked with SEO specialists, sales, and internal design and development teams to maximize results.
Produced bi-annual reports for social media programs and monthly reports for email marketing programs.
Managed a team of freelancers, assigning, editing and publishing final content.

Content Editor (2010 – 2012)

Specialized in B2B technical writing and editing to client specifications while maintaining ThomasNet guidelines.
Reviewed and edited content from vendors for addition to advertiser profiles.
Analyzed advertiser websites for content review and determined updates needed.

Freelance Script Reader | Writer | Social Media

BlueCat Screenplay Competition | Goldcrest Films – Read and analyze scripts and provide thoughtful and constructive criticism to screenwriters.
The Root – Handled updating all social media for the brand on weekends.
Detroit Derby Girls – Researched and wrote content for bout programs.
Examiner.com – Researched, wrote and published editorial articles regarding film.
Huffington Post Blog – Researched and wrote articles regarding film.
Real Detroit Weekly – Researched, wrote and published editorial articles regarding, music, film and events.
Splash of Tonic – Author of film and television blog.

Additional Experience

Film Society at Lincoln Center | New York, New York | 2014 – Present
Production Assistant, Special Events

Assisted in the production and logistics of Red Carpet Premieres and Gala events.
Talent wrangling for high profile talent.
Acted as a hospitality liaison in VIP areas during Film Festival and annual Gala events.

Tribeca Film Festival | New York, New York | 2010 – 2015
Production Assistant, Screenings & Press

Professional Skills