Alan Houghton
Hartville,OH
Summary
Multi-talented and meticulous Content Writer well-versed in research, writing and editing wide range of content. Comfortable working with little oversight to write interesting, clean and clear copy. Skilled in content management systems, online content publishing software and SEO. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Word Press. Possesses impeccable grammar and spelling abilities. Proven success in conceptualizing, developing and writing content that engages readers and builds interest brand. Detail-oriented, perceptive and systematic in reviewing text and updating content. Strong promotional, customer relations and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Content Writer/Content Contributor
DroptheSpotlight.com
San Antonio, Texas
09.2019 - Current
- Creator/Main Writer of At the Movies with Alan Gekko that typically sees 3-4 articles per week minimum posted with a current portfolio of over 900 pieces with an audience outreach of at minimum 900,000 all-time views and 50,000 combined social media followers with almost 15,000 through the main site’s email list.
- Format articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos, and infographics.
- Brainstorm, research, and contribute content ideas that appeal to a variety of target audiences.
- Edit and proofread content to verify proper grammar, quality and consistency with either AP or APA formatting style.
- Perform in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
- Apply strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Consistently deliver high-quality, insightful, informative and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
- Edit existing content to ensure accuracy, clarity, readability and consistency with company standards.
Student Office Assistant
Louis D. Brandeis High School
San Antonio, TX
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Interacted with students in professional manner by phone, email, or in-person to either provide information or direct to desired staff member
- Worked with school administration in order to ensure efficiently-run work environment
- Properly distributed incoming mail to 15 teachers as well as 2-3 departments on campus
- Efficiently retrieved students from class in event that administrator or someone in the office needed to confer with them
- Was one of several managers of office phone system; also greeted visitors to office in polite yet concise manner
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Franklin University
Columbus, OH01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX05.2017
High School Diploma -
Louis D. Brandeis High School
San Antonio, TX05.2012
Skills
- Originality and Creativity
- Decision Making
- Grammar Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Idea Brainstorming
- Critical Thinking
- Article Writing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Marketing Strategies
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Work Prioritization
- News Writing
- Product-Specific Writing
- Creative Writing
- Press Release Writing
- Project Management
- Analytical Mindset
- Editing and Proofreading
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in WordPress
- Social Media Proficiency
- Content Marketing
- Data Entry
- Research and Interviews
- APA Formatting
- AP Formatting
Certification
- First Aid for Opioid Overdoses, American Red Cross - 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Content Writer/Content Contributor
DroptheSpotlight.com
09.2019 - Current
Student Office Assistant
Louis D. Brandeis High School
08.2011 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Northwest Vista College
High School Diploma -
Louis D. Brandeis High School
- First Aid for Opioid Overdoses, American Red Cross - 2023
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