Social Media Manager at Bowhous
January 2012 - June 2012
Manage all aspects of social media
Reach out to potential partners
PR
Featured Contributor for domestic travel at Yahoo!
November 2010 - March 2012
Featured domestic travel contributor
Writing travel articles monthly for destinations throughout the U.S.
Freelance Writer at Demand Media
January 2011 - January 2012
Write articles pertaining to education and coaching as well as home improvement that are published on Ehow.com.
Freelance Contributor at Forbes Travel Guide
August 2011 - August 2011
Conducted two resort evaluations and subsequent write-ups.
Upper School English Teacher at Savannah Christian Preparatory School
August 2007 - June 2011
Teaching American Literature, Creative Writing, and Research Writing
Marketing Director at International Group Travel Company
January 2005 - February 2007
Managed two divisions of company; created and distributed all marketing materials on a monthly basis to over 10,000 potential clients.
Writer at Enveritas Group
2011
Research and write mini articles about restaurants, tours, hotels, bars, and anything tourism-related for American Express Publications.
Copywriter and Social Media Consultant at Shawndra Russell, Freelance
January 2011
Write website and marketing copy for businesses as well as provide analysis, strategic planning, and education regarding social media.
Social Media Manager at Parker's Convenience Stores
July 2012
Create monthly social media plan including contests and sweepstakes facilitated through text, email, and social media outlets
Manage and implement all aspects of social media strategy, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, etc.
Work with art and marketing directors closely to carry out goals
Share PR through all channels
Monitor competition, keywords and social media news and reports
Author at Author
July 2012
Debut novel Couple Friends August 2012. Newlyweds Kieran and Tyler navigate their new city of Savannah as they forge into adulthood post-college. Couple friends become like family since they moved nearly 1,000 miles away from home, and as more couples join the group, values and loyalties are tested. The friendships begin to suffocate their marriage, leaving Kieran and Tyler to each decide: who will be part of their future, and who they should leave in the past?
Freelance Editor/Writer at South Magazine
July 2011
Covering dining and nightlife events, establishments, and trends.
Live Event Coverage Provider at Shawndra Russell Communications
November 2011
Helping companies and events expand their reach and the ripple effects of thorough, complete social media coverage using Twitter, Facebook and blogging. Past events include:
Geekend 2011
Writer's Digest 2012
Savannah Stopover 2012
Savannah Music Festival 2012
TedxCC 2012
Square Fest 2012
LaunchAid 2012
Writer at SouthComm
2012
Write business, event and city profiles for Chamber of Commerce publications.
Produce 2-4 articles per month.
Interview professional contacts.
Meet quick turnaround deadlines.
Copywriter at Pocketmaps
May 2012
Writing copy for website, pamphlets, and direct email marketing
Creating marketing catch phrases
Interoffice communications
Project and Social Media Manager for HipCalendar at The Creative Coast Alliance
June 2012
Manage the social media and digital marketing of HipCalendar, an events calendar website and mobile app service. Work with staff and interns to promote service and build relationships with users and promoters. Utilize Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest as well as organize events to help spread visibility and awareness. Write press releases and profiles to extend HipCalendar's reach.
Copywriter at Savannah River Farms
July 2012
Created all copy for website relaunch. Adhered to schedule and on-hand to write newsletters and other marketing materials as needed.
Columnist at Savannah Morning News
February 2011
Write a weekly feature titled "Music Matters" that serves as a preview of the week in local music and features one act in-depth.
Marketing, social media, writing, reading, craft beer, travel, entertainment, dining, nightlife, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, Google+, eguides, novel, women's fiction, education, Savannah, Southeast, Ohio, mud runs, volleyball, sports, copywriting, content, websites, startups, small businesses, Boston terriers, concerts, music, food, beer
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