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
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
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
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
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
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