RESUMÉ
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Well-developed time management skills; able to balance multiple projects. Proven ability to research, find data, and compile it in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. Passionate about meeting the needs of target audiences. Positive self-motivated person, comfortable working independently and in a team. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
SOFT SKILLS
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Oral & Written Communication (Case Studies & White Papers, Blogs, Articles)
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Project Management
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Social Media Management
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Research
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing Communications Specialist, Cretex Companies, Inc.
December 2020 - present
Responsible for the development, creation, publication, and curation of communications to promote Cretex Companies including white papers, technical articles, case studies, press releases, blogs, and social media posts. Spearheaded consistency in both branding and frequency of posting across all Cretex businesses social media pages.
Marketing Communications Intern, Cretex Companies, Inc.
June 2020 - December 2020
Showed great initiative and independence by being the first intern at Cretex Companies to onboard and work completely remotely. Developed and created communications to promote Cretex. Produced research on Cretex businesses, their customers, and the medical device industry. Facilitated and conducted interviews with subject matter experts to support the creation of content.
Summer Associate, Best Buy Corporate Offices
June 2020 - July 2020
Offered and accepted a Summer Associate Internship for summer 2020. Offer was rescinded due to COVID-19 and the subsequent cancellation of Best Buy's 2020 Internship Program. However, was able to participate in Best Buy's six-week virtual Summer Development Series. Cultivated networking skills and focused on building my professional identity during virtual trainings, professional development activities, and networking breakout groups. Learned more about Best Buy's company culture, structure, technology, and leadership during virtual information sessions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Microsoft Office Suite
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HTML/CSS
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Javascript
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DITA XML
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Content Management Systems (Oxygen XML Editor & Adobe Experience Manager)
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HubSpot
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Mailchimp
EDUCATION
B.S. Technical Writing & Communication, Information Technology & Design Emphasis
University of Minnesota Twin Cities | September 2019 - December 2020 | 4.0 GPA
Technical Communication Advisory Board Mentorship Program | 2019 - 2020
Networked with established and young technical writers. Mentored by Mark Larson, Technical Writing Manager at Medtronic. Job shadowed to gain a deeper understanding of roles in the field of technical writing, specifically in the medical device industry. Learned about company culture, required experience, and expectations at Medtronic.
Dean’s First-Year Research and Creative Scholar’s Program | Spring 2020
Assisted Dr. Emily Winderman, President of the Association for the Rhetoric of Science, Technology, and Medicine for her publication regarding rhetorical strategies surrounding women’s healthcare. Accurately collected, organized, and synthesized primary and secondary documents for qualitative and quantitative research across a range of sources and platforms.
James and Ruth Brown Award Recipient | Fall 2020
Tau Sigma Honor Society | 2019 - Present
Dean's List - Highest Honors | 2019 - 2020
University of Wisconsin Green Bay | September 2017 - May 2019 | 4.0 GPA
Writing/Research/Public Relations Internship | Spring 2019
Wrote and edited press releases to highlight and promote faculty research grants and accomplishments without supervision. Independently planned, developed, and monitored posts across a range of social media platforms. Interviewed and consulted with researchers and faculty responsible for projects and research efforts. Facilitated meetings to collaborate with the marketing department and the department of further education to ensure cohesive content.
Teaching Assistantship – Microeconomic Analysis | 2018-2019
Created in-class exercises that interactively tested students’ knowledge of concepts in microeconomic analysis. Led extra credit projects exploring and discussing economic concepts in contemporary literature.