Derek Ellerman
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Performance-driving leader adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time productions and long-term customer loyalty.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Manager
Intermarkets, Inc
Remote
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with creative teams to produce engaging content tailored to target demographics
- Achieved over 20,000 articles produced with 50+ million pageviews
- Managed large email programs for web properties to ensure optimal targeting and content selection
- Increased brand visibility by developing and executing strategic media plans across various platforms
- Managed budgets for all media campaigns, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost efficiency
Legislative Assistant
Wisconsin State Assembly
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Created and prepared successful legislation
- Advised and prepared the Assemblyman with developing issues and information
- Hired, trained, and supervised interns
- Supported constituents by addressing their inquiries and providing timely assistance on various issues
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and prioritizing tasks for optimal results
Content Production Lead
Intermarkets
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Lead the tactical rollout and nurturing of development projects in accordance with business plans
- Execute and manage social media, email, and digital growth strategies with in-house team including paid acquisition and distribution strategies on Facebook, Google, other
- Enhanced content quality by implementing review processes and collaborating with creative teams
Senior Copywriter
FreedomWorks
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Lead team of three writers for all copy needs: email, web, radio, video
- Created and managed online fundraising, policy, and embedded radio campaigns
- Successfully raised over $3 million
- Mentored junior copywriters, improving their skills and contributing to a more productive work environment
Legislative Correspondent
Congressman Reid Ribble (R–WI-8)
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed constituent mail program with top House turnaround time
- Advised and prepared the Congressman with developing issues and information on military, constitutional, and foreign policy matters
- Hired, trained, and supervised interns
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with Public Administration minor -
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
04.2012
Skills
- Email Marketing and Fundraising
- Proofreading and Editing
- Public Policy
- Social Media Marketing
- Multimedia Editing
- Marketing Strategy
- Fundraising
Timeline
Media Manager
Intermarkets, Inc
08.2021 - Current
Legislative Assistant
Wisconsin State Assembly
01.2020 - 08.2021
Content Production Lead
Intermarkets
08.2014 - 12.2019
Senior Copywriter
FreedomWorks
06.2012 - 08.2014
Legislative Correspondent
Congressman Reid Ribble (R–WI-8)
01.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with Public Administration minor -
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay