Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Michaela Hightower
Journalism
Arlington,TX
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self Employed WriterArlington, TX
Author
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
- Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
- Published three novels under brand name Michaela Ryanne with the publishing group, Ingram Spark, and collaboratively marketed them.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
TargetMansfield, TX
HR Team Leader
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to promote clear and consistent approach to managing employees.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
The Lonestar SentinelArlington, United States
Freelance Journalist
01.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
Dipped HoorayMansfield, TX
Social Media Manager Intern
12.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.
- Responded to comments, posts, and questions from various channels under supervision of the social media manager.
- Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
- Evaluated analytics to track campaign success and identify improvement opportunities.
- Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
- Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
Education
The University of Texas At ArlingtonArlington, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
08.2019 - 05.2023
University Overview
Skills
Social media
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
The Lonestar Sentinel
01.2023 - 05.2023
Social Media Manager Intern
Dipped Hooray
12.2021 - 05.2022
Author
Self Employed Writer
11.2021 - Current
HR Team Leader
Target
10.2020 - Current
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism
08.2019 - 05.2023