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Dylan Gascon

Freelance Communications Associate/Editor
LONG BEACH,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing excellent time management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Board Member

Aeta Tribe Foundation
, California
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement, reach new audiences and drive company growth.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Oversaw marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.

Freelance Communications Specialist/Editorial Associate

Freelance
, California
09.2016 - Current


  • Detailed assembly video edits for Potato Jet Youtube channel, garnering 100k+ views per video
  • Researching, maintaining and compiling list of concepts for viral YouTube videos.
  • Drafting communications materials for brands such as Intel, Logitech, Storyblocks, Monday.com and Lick’d
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content and other materials.
  • Enrolled in LinkedIn Learning course on WordPress; graduation date April 2023




Editor-in-Chief

Rind Literary Magazine
, California
02.2015 - Current
  • Proofread, copyedited and assembled issues 8-15.
  • Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, to optimize production and quality of work.
  • Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.
  • Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.


Copywriter

18 Nutrition
Hollywood Hills, CA
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Wrote daily copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Provided editorial guidance to facilitate delivery of top-quality content.
  • Researched industry trends and customer preferences to inform copywriting efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
09.2007 - 06.2011

TEFL Professional Certificate -

TEFL Institute
Shanghai, China
09.2012 - 10.2012

Skills

Flexible and Adaptable

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Software

Adobe Premiere

Timeline

Board Member

Aeta Tribe Foundation
04.2020 - Current

Freelance Communications Specialist/Editorial Associate

Freelance
09.2016 - Current

Copywriter

18 Nutrition
06.2015 - 12.2015

Editor-in-Chief

Rind Literary Magazine
02.2015 - Current

TEFL Professional Certificate -

TEFL Institute
09.2012 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

University of California, Riverside
09.2007 - 06.2011
Dylan GasconFreelance Communications Associate/Editor