Work
experience
Content Developer (CS3), Amazon
Sept 2021 - present
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Creates, edits, and maintains approx. 1000+ pieces of content annually for customers, internal stakeholders, and other specialized teams within Amazon, improving accuracy, readability, and accessibility scores by 20%
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Provides guidance to internal stakeholders regarding content format, audiences, word choice and readability to ensure that brand content standards are met
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Monitors and optimizes Amazon website content across international marketplaces using site traffic and customer service data, resulting in a 15% decrease in customer contacts annually
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Developed fully scaled content assets and workflows for 50+ high-priority initiatives, both internal and external, and used customer insights and content analytics to measure effectiveness post-launch
Copywriter, Cellular Sales
May 2019 - Aug 2021
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Researched and wrote 100+ tech-focused blog posts for the Cellular Sales blog using SEO best practices and content standards, resulting in a 20% boost in website traffic and a 30% increase in social media engagement
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Collaborated with graphic designers to redesign 50+ company web pages for the company rebrand, new B2B employee portal, and rebrand of our smartphone repair centers
Technology & Communications Support Assistant, Tennessee School for the Deaf
Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
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Wrote and edited copy for the website, yearbook, and other school publications with ADA best practices in mind
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Managed 50+ interactive online forms for teachers and students and optimized website pages, increasing accessibility scores and site traffic
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Digitized and streamlined student records, improving data accuracy and reducing document storage costs by 20%
Marketing Specialist, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union
Sept 2017 - Oct 2018
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Collaborated with Marketing team to research, develop, & implement strategic marketing campaigns both internally & externally
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Fostered relationships with educators & organizations in the community
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Executed brand awareness plans & awarded grants on behalf of the Simply Smart Board of Education
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Curated event giveaways & maintained detailed inventory valuing over $100k
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Coordinated community events & volunteer opportunities for employees
Member Service Representative, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union
Dec 2015 - Sept 2017
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Mentored new employees and assisted with coaching of new employees
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Opened accounts and recommended helpful products and services to our members
Public Relations Director, United Residence Halls Council
May 2014 - May 2015
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Created graphics and content for all URHC social media accounts and ad campaigns
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Facilitated monthly general body meetings and workshops (100+ in attendance)
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Coordinated campus-wide events and volunteers for students and faculty
Skills
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Technical Writing
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Content Development
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Copyediting
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Web Content Optimization
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Content Strategy
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- HTML / XML
- Markdown
- Data Analysis
- Brand Storytelling
- Business Development
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Event Management
Languages
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English (fluent)
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Spanish (elementary)
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French (elementary)
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ASL (elementary)
Education
B.A. in Communication, University of Tennessee
2012 - 2017
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Events Coordinator for Apartment Residence Tenants Association (ARTA), 2013-2014
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Public Relations Director for United Residence Halls Council (URHC), 2014-2015
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Other memberships: Pride of the Southland Band, Communication Studies Club, PRSSA, CMA EDU, Sigma Phi Lambda, Advertising Club
Activities
Community Member, Bad Christian Podcast
May 2015 - June 2022
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Contributor and occasional moderator of the BC Club
Facebook group, containing 800+ members -
Occasional "Club Only" podcast co-host
Staff Writer, The Daily Beacon (UT)
Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
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Creatively reported on Arts and Culture events such
as concerts, art shows, and other community events -
Interviewed event coordinators and attendees
Member, Communication Studies Club (UT)
Aug 2015 - May 2017
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Networked with a variety of industry professionals
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Attended workshops to build professional skills
Safe Zone Trainee, University of Tennessee
Nov 2013
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Received thorough training on how to create a safe
space for members of the LGBTQ+ community