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
Journalism
Content Development
Editing
Technical Writing
Proofreading
Copywriting
Creative writing
Articulate communications
Team contribution
Policy and procedure development
Payroll administration
Benefits oversight
Personnel file management
New employee training
Human Resource Management
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