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Elizabeth Archer

Chicago,IL

Summary

Copywriter, communicator, and content zhuzh-er by day; playwright by all the time. Dedicated to making and writing beautiful and important things.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Strategist / UX Writer

Mezo
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed conversational interfaces across Mezo's products, enhancing user interaction via dialogue and tone.
  • Crafted compelling narratives, interface copy, and user journeys.
  • Developed and executed content strategy that aligned with brand and user needs.
  • Created marketing and educational materials, leveraging creativity to communicate product value to customers.
  • Focused on creating user-friendly designs, considering complex workflows and user needs.
  • Conducted user research and analyzed data to inform content and design decisions; facilitated discussions with users to better hone product.
  • Developed and maintained style guides (marketing and conversation design), ensuring consistency across products.
  • Worked cross-collaboratively across Mezo to ensure alignment and integration of content and design strategies; advocated how torepresent ourselves and our product by building awareness through synchronous and asynchronous mediums.

Head Of Content

Properly
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed guide to brand style, values, point of view, and voice.
  • Rewrote/reconfigured entire Help Desk to ensure all content was clear and up-to-date.
  • Spearheaded partner content, created courses and campaigns for partners.
  • Managed translation of Properly app into eight languages.
  • Helped design and present pitch decks to potential partners.
  • Designed new user courses and checklists for app.

Integrated Marketing Communications Lead

Beyond Finance
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Created new engaging, educational content for Beyond Finance and its sister company, Accredited Debt Relief (ADR).
  • Revamped existing content to make it more accessible, user-friendly, and helpful to potential and existing clients.
  • Built out comprehensive creative process to create, review, and approve new/revamped content.
  • Managed Social Media Strategist and helped them build out strategies for both social media and review sites.
  • Created new video content (educational and testimonial in nature) for both Beyond and ADR.

Senior Writer/Director

Jellyvision
02.2013 - 05.2019
  • Researched and wrote about complex topics (ex. health insurance and financial planning).
  • Wrote clear, engaging, and educational scripts, copy, and marketing materials.
  • Edited and gave feedback on peer writing.
  • Directed team of artists, media producers, and audio designers.
  • Interacted and worked closely with clients.
  • Organized and led internal creative workshop.
  • Led Chicago Ideas Week workshops.
  • Cast and recorded voiceover talent.

Details Writer

Groupon
03.2011 - 12.2012

* Researched and created a compelling and concise description of the deal and business.

  • * Wrote 30-40 write-ups per week.
  • * Self-edited write-ups.
  • * Produced high volume of creative, high-quality writing daily.
  • * Planned team brainstorming and workshop sessions.
  • * Adapted to Groupon's ever-evolving writing style.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Writing For Screen + Stage

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
06.2010

Skills

  • Creative team leadership
  • Digital design
  • Storyboard creation
  • Video Editing
  • Communications strategies
  • Brand Messaging
  • User Experience
  • Creative vision
  • Content Strategy
  • Visual storytelling
  • Concept Development
  • Marketing campaigns

Languages

French
Professional Working
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Content Strategist / UX Writer

Mezo
07.2022 - Current

Head Of Content

Properly
05.2021 - 07.2022

Integrated Marketing Communications Lead

Beyond Finance
09.2019 - 04.2020

Senior Writer/Director

Jellyvision
02.2013 - 05.2019

Details Writer

Groupon
03.2011 - 12.2012

Master of Fine Arts - Writing For Screen + Stage

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Fordham University
Elizabeth Archer