Crystal Cobbs
Lewisburg,PA
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative, and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with a 5-year history of superior performance in remote environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Writing Consultant
Bucknell University Writing Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provide writing support for various projects and departments.
- Write compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Consult with customers to understand project requirements and purpose.
- Write and edit communications within assigned beat areas.
- Incorporate review comments and corrections into existing documentation.
- Translate technical terminology and jargon into plain, clear language.
- Conduct intake meetings with project managers to gather requirements and understand unique needs.
Intern
Living Classrooms Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed company social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to reach younger audiences
- Analyzed market strengths and weaknesses and created and developed content according to the opportunities and threats to improve engagement
- Implemented strategies for creating content that increases audience interaction and engagement
- Collaborated with the influencer team to amplify the content to reach a wide range of audiences through different media channels and accounts and develop social media campaigns.
- Supported with creating project marketing materials to promote services.
Intern
Tastie Muffs
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Attended business events and recorded content
- Edited videos using video editors for YouTube content
- Controlled social media handles
- Curated and posted content
- Created new video and social media ideas.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Assisted in developing integrated marketing strategies for small businesses.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Youth Congressional Member
Marion Barry's Youth Leadership Institute
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided clear instructions to activity and program participants to deliver political plans and maintain safety.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
- MBYLI Youth Government - a replication of the District government
- Serving as hosts to youth visiting the Nation's Capital from cities across the United States and from countries around the world.
- Developing and publishing an MBYLI newsletter
- Hosting an annual public speaking competition for youth
- Hosting an annual Community Awards Banquet
- Performing community service work
- Sponsoring issues forums with local government officials and prominent industry professionals
Advisory Board Member
Sex Is... D.C Campaign
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Talked to peers and adults about the campaign and sexual health to improve STI rates in the District
- Conducted community outreach and public speaking to educate D.C residents
- Developed campaign designs, promotional materials, and public engagement strategies
- Planned public events surrounding sexual health to share the campaign mission with the community
- Controlled social media posts on Instagram stories to appeal to younger audiences
- Analyzed previous sexual health videos and curated a new script and video
- Scripted commercial for D.C Department of Health on Fox 5 News Channel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Film And Media
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz And Hip Hop Music Composition
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05.2026
High School Diploma -
McKinley Tech HS
Washington, DC06.2022
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Document Editing
- Idea Brainstorming
- Content Creation
- Creative Collaboration
- Project Management
- Research
- Editing
- Grammar Usage
- Multimedia Writing
- Promotional Planning
- Marketing Support
- Proofreading
Activities Leadership
Congressional Member, Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute, Washington D.C, Summer 2021, Engaged in college prep, public speaking, service learning, job readiness/success training
Sponsored issues forums with local government officials and prominent industry professionals
Certification
Biotechnician Assistant Credential ID - 51731085
Timeline
Peer Writing Consultant
Bucknell University Writing Center
09.2023 - Current
Intern
Living Classrooms Foundation
01.2022 - 06.2022
Intern
Tastie Muffs
08.2020 - 01.2022
Youth Congressional Member
Marion Barry's Youth Leadership Institute
06.2020 - 11.2021
Advisory Board Member
Sex Is... D.C Campaign
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Film And Media
Bucknell University
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz And Hip Hop Music Composition
Bucknell University
High School Diploma -
McKinley Tech HS
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