Content Writer Emily Maag, Writing & Content

Professional Experience Freelance Projects - April 2020-present Freelance Content Writer • Writing content pages for websites with a strong focus on SEO • Completing SEO checks on the content Crystal Clear Digital Marketing - Feb. 2018-March 2020 Content Writer (2018-2019) and Project Coordinator (2020) • Writing SEO-friendly content pages for websites • Editing blogs and content pages for content, accuracy, and grammar • Facilitating client requests for new content pages, website edits, and more • Writing social media messages for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest • Assisting clients with creating social media accounts • Proofreading specials and promotional marketing materials • Collaborating with email marketing team to create and expand content for promotions • Updating websites using WordPress and basic HTML • Performing quality assurance checks of websites for good content • Collaborating with clients and other team members to create unique a content strategy • Collaborating with team members across the company to achieve success and satisfaction • Communicating with clients to ensure satisfaction • Assisting with gathering assets during client onboarding process • Serving more than 300 clients in the elective medical industry at an Inc. 500 company She Did What She Wanted - March 2015-Dec. 2017 Managing Editor and Contributor • Writing weekly blog posts and meeting deadlines • Using social media to share and promote content • Collaborating with other contributors and facilitating collaborative series posts • Editing content for style and clarity Lucky B Boutique - Aug. 2015-Dec. 2015 Social Media Intern • Planning content for and updating social media accounts • Writing weekly blog posts and product descriptions for all new items in the boutique PupFresh.com - Oct. 2012-Sep. 2014 Newsposter • Producing content for a music and entertainment news site for a tailored audience Ball State Daily News - Aug. 2012-May 2013 Copy Editor and Features Writer • Edit articles for clarity, grammar, and style • Pitch and write features content for weekly paper and online Additional Experience The Walt Disney Company - May 2014-Jan. 2015; Jan. 2017-Jan. 2018 Disney College Program - Merchandise Cast Member and Trainer at Mouse Gear (Epcot) • Assisting guests to ensure they get the most of their visit • Collaborating with coworkers from diverse backgrounds to complete tasks • Partnering with cast members across various lines of business to deliver guest service • Performing in accordance with standards and traditions to maintain brand image • Training cast members about merchandise functions and expectations of employees • Collaborating with leaders and other trainers to update training procedures Indy Fuel Hockey Club - Jan. 2016-May 2016 Game Day Operations Intern • Assisting with in-game activities and pregame preparations for best fan experience • Assisting with coordination, scheduling, and staffing of events in community Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Proficiency in Google Suite • Proficiency in social media, particularly in Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite with proficiency in InDesign • Experience with WordPress • Experience with MacOS environment • Experience with Yoast SEO and SEOquake • Experience with creating content with a focus on calls to action and direct response • Experience with AP Style • Understanding of SEO principles • Understanding of developing intuitive and user friendly design • Copy editing and content writing • Proofreading • Administrative organization • Time management and task management • Ability to work under deadlines • Guest or customer service • Client communications • Self-motivation and follow-through • Attention to detail • Ability to multitask and manage projects Education Ball State University, Muncie, Ind. • BA in Public Relations • May 2016 • Honors college • 3.723/4.0 GPA • Cum Laude