Emily Contreras
Bloomfield,USA
Summary
Copywriter with experience producing persuasive content. Proven history of delivering high-quality work that resonates with target audiences and supports marketing goals. Team player known for dependability and adaptability, demonstrating exceptional writing and editing skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Assistant
PCE Communications
Cedar Grove, NJ
07.2024 - Current
- Author and edit compelling and innovative copy in various literary styles for press releases, social media, website content, blogs, newsletters, and advertising materials.
- Research, develop, and market products to hundreds of journalistic contacts to encourage client coverage in various media outlets.
- Manage and incorporate client feedback into work as necessary.
Social Media Manager
The George Washington University Department of English
Washington, DC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Drafted digital content and graphic design to market English Department programs on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, to raise student awareness and participation.
- Coordinated with faculty and alumni to author and design content highlighting their accomplishments, unique discussion topics, and guest speakers on campus.
- Researched banned books to curate a series of weekly posts, educating students about censorship.
- Collaborated with a team to successfully divide responsibilities, assignments, and timelines.
Literary Intern
Ken Sherman & Associates
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Reviewed and drafted synopses of novels, manuscripts, screenplays, and treatments submitted to the agency.
- Summarized narratives and developed marketing loglines to sell each piece to publishers or producers.
- Analyzed each submission and provided detailed critiques and edits to prepare works for publication or production.
- Ensured all deadlines were met while working independently throughout the production, editing, and delivery process.
Store Clerk
Montclair Book Center
Montclair, NJ
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Organized books and records, and catalogued inventory to track sales data.
- Utilized interpersonal and communication skills, and cultivated strong relationships with customers by providing book and genre recommendations, responding to questions, and making sales.
Copy Editor
Mike Tully, Independent Author
Clifton, NJ
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Edited and rewrote the second edition e-book, 10 Things Great Coaches Know, for content, grammar, and spelling.
- Restructured and reviewed the book to improve readability for electronic publication.
- Executed a marketing campaign on social media platforms after assisting the author with self-publication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
The George Washington University
DC05.2023
Skills
- Copywriting and editing
- Client communication
- Market research
- Press release development
- Media relations
- Product marketing
- Social media coordination
- Persuasive writing
Timeline
Public Relations Assistant
PCE Communications
07.2024 - Current
Social Media Manager
The George Washington University Department of English
08.2022 - 12.2022
Literary Intern
Ken Sherman & Associates
08.2022 - 05.2023
Store Clerk
Montclair Book Center
05.2019 - 01.2023
Copy Editor
Mike Tully, Independent Author
09.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
The George Washington University