Web Editor & Content Manager
- January 2010 to Present
Develop content and social media strategies for company website in order to increase site brand, visibility and traffic. Simultaneously manage content development and content distribution.
Responsibilities:
Content Development
- Developed concept for myPathfinder blog and implemented 1/10; increased publication from bi-weekly to daily over 10-month period.
- Identify areas of content development for website (through keyword and SEO analysis), create/develop content, and manage workload of three freelance writers.
- Coordinate publication of content on website, as well as through social media outlets, partner sites, and magazine distribution sites to increase traffic and backlinks.
Social Media Management
- Launch and maintain myFootpath Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Brazen Careerist accounts
- Grew Twitter Account to >1300 followers and Klout score of 58 in 7 months
- Create and launched bi-monthly, industry specific e-newsletters for audience of 20,000+
Director of Communications
- September 2004 to December 2009
Develop and manage internal and external communications for private city club.
Responsibilities:
Print and Electronic Publications
- Directed production of club publications, including website annual report, bi-monthly magazine; monthly newsletter; and weekly electronic newsletter for 5,000+ audience
Marketing
- Developed promotional materials for club events and programs.
- Coordinated with external PR agency to promote club in the media.
- Create and launched bi-monthly, industry specific e-newsletters for audience of 20,000+
Administrative
- Supervised the communications department, staff of 7 people.
- Created and managed annual budget of $300,000.
- Hired and managed a large number of freelance writers, designers, and vendors.
Education
University of Chicago
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA, English Literature, Spanish Language and Literature