Consuela Perry
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
A passionate and driven content creator with a deep love for storytelling and a proven ability to analyze and articulate complex media. Seeking an Editorial Internship within the Penguin Random House Children's department to apply honed research, writing, and editorial skills. Particularly interested in contributing to both YA and preschool literature, leveraging experience as a discerning reader and also as a writer.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Creator/Personal Blogger
Self Employed Writer
Goldsboro, North Carolina
05.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging blog posts on various topics to attract diverse audiences.
- Edited and proofread articles to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote content and engage with followers.
- Created compelling multimedia content, including images and videos, for online use.
- Managed website updates and ensured optimal user experience for visitors.
- Analyzed audience feedback to refine content approaches and improve relevance.
- Curated content for social media platforms.
- Sourced relevant images, graphics, audio files, video clips for use in digital content.
- Posted useful, creative and timely content on social media, blog and website.
- Wrote and published blog pieces on regular schedule, according to client branding and with good SEO practices.
Freelance Writer
Carolina Monthly
Goldsboro, North Carolina
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted interviews with local figures and community members.
- Crafted engaging content for print and digital platforms.
- Managed deadlines to ensure timely publication of articles.
- Developed relationships with local businesses for potential feature stories.
- Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.
- Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Organized written work according to established style guidelines.
- Monitored current events for potential story ideas or topics relevant to company objectives.
- Utilized keyword optimization techniques when crafting SEO-friendly content.
Staff Writer
The WhiteTopper
Emory, VA
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Researched and developed content for diverse topics across digital platforms.
- Collaborated with editors to refine articles and ensure clarity and coherence.
- Conducted interviews with industry experts to gather insights for feature pieces.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative content ideas regularly.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to obtain information necessary for writing assignments.
- Generated ideas for story topics that would engage readership base.
- Edited content to ensure accuracy of facts and grammar.
- Reviewed published pieces regularly to identify areas needing improvement or refinement.
- Proofread documents before submission to ensure accuracy in spelling, punctuation, grammar.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Emory & Henry College
Emory, VA05-2014
Skills
- Effective writing
- Idea generation
- Adaptability and creativity
- Creative writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Creative storytelling
- User engagement strategies
- Web content management
- SEO strategies
Timeline
Content Creator/Personal Blogger
Self Employed Writer
05.2018 - Current
Freelance Writer
Carolina Monthly
05.2018 - 02.2019
Staff Writer
The WhiteTopper
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Emory & Henry College
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