Alexandra Gouirand
Olympia,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable content writer with experience producing engaging and relevant copy. Strong research and writing skills and boundless curiosity to create authentic narratives that resonate with readers. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to creating top-notch work, with expertise in SEO and content management systems.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Content Writer
Croud.com; ContentWriters.com; others
2017 - Current
- Generate SEO content for clients such as Amazon Music; the Ohio Department of Education; Udemy.com; Coach; Eastpak; and many more.
- Conduct keyword research.
- Used SEO tools such as Google Analytics to increase visibility
- Used superior writing and editing skills to produce content tailored to the clients' needs
Associate Professor
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA
01.2019 - 01.2026
- Developed OER for the State of Washington
- Created and disseminated a newsletter addressing current issues at the College
- Created and led a student club
- Participated in faculty-led committees.
- Promoted faculty fellowship through organizing all-faculty events
Assistant Event Planner
Swift Solutions
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Proofread and edited documents
- Acted as tech support for online events
- Liaised with guests and speakers
- Took minutes at planning meetings.
Big Cheese
The Mouse Trap LLC
Olympia, WA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed, implemented, and troubleshot operational systems
- Led multi-pronged marketing campaigns
- Wrote a highly regarded newsletter
- Organized and ran regular tasting events
- Supervised employees and managed everyday operations.
Education
Master in Teaching - English Language Arts and French
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WAB.A. - Literature
Hampshire College
Amherst, MASkills
- Accomplished user of Microsoft Office Suite and both Windows & Apple operating systems
- Stellar writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Experience using CRM and project management software (Slack, Mondaycom, Airtable)
- Institutional skills, including academic assessment and standards-based approaches
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Three-time first-prize winner of Sound Learning’s Annual Spelling Bee, a fundraiser for South Sound Learning
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Event Planner
Swift Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
Associate Professor
South Puget Sound Community College
01.2019 - 01.2026
Big Cheese
The Mouse Trap LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Freelance Content Writer
Croud.com; ContentWriters.com; others
2017 - Current
Master in Teaching - English Language Arts and French
The Evergreen State College
B.A. - Literature
Hampshire College
Portfolio
Writing samples available at watzeheque.com/portfolio