Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Degrees
Post Graduate Training
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Heather Victorn

Tacoma,WA

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Copywriter, Copyeditor, and Branding Specialist
11.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Specialist helping businesses and organizations effectively communicate their messages, engage their target audience, and achieve their marketing objectives through websites, social media, copywriting, newsletters, blogging, speeches, tradeshows, and business management.

Squak Mountain Greenhouses and Nursery

IT, Lightspeed POS, and Training Coordinator
02.2018 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Upgraded registers to a cloud-based sales and inventory system
  • Wrote a new training manual and trained employees on the Lightspeed POS system
  • Installed, maintained, and managed IT, computers, and printers
  • Horticulture and garden design; Indoor and outdoor plant scaping.

Infiniti of Kirkland

Business Development and Marketing Manager
09.2010 - 11.2012

Job overview

  • Launched new dealership website, iPhone and Android mobile apps, and created social media pages, overseeing end-to-end content creation for all platforms
  • Directed the development, implementation, and management of departmental initiatives to enhance customer experience and site-based interactions, integrating a new CRM system for operational efficiency and improved customer relations
  • Developed and delivered tailored presentations and communications to senior leadership
  • Prepared a variety of documents including business agreements, vendor contracts, marketing proposals, budget proposals, legal disclaimers, merchandise descriptions, email campaigns, and the dealership's quarterly newsletter
  • Analyzed ROI metrics across multiple channels, reflecting a 20% increase in UCV and a 32% reduction in advertising expenses, increased exposure to key demographics, and new vehicle sales.

B2D Marketing

Senior Marketing Writing and Communications Specialist; Managing Editor
10.2006 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Spearheaded sales, ecommerce, and branding initiatives, orchestrating full-scale marketing campaigns tailored to the medical and dental sectors
  • Crafted and refined diverse media content spanning advertising campaigns, radio and TV ads, infomercials, websites, audio CDs, print and magazine ads, press releases, training manuals, direct mail, email campaigns, national speeches, and editorial pieces for clients
  • Elevated the DOCS Digest quarterly journal as Managing Editor, leading its evolution from a 12-page mailer to a robust 36-page publication
  • Amplified readership and doubled advertising revenue through strategic editorial planning, content curation, and advertiser acquisition
  • Researched, applied, and maintained copyright and trademark compliance
  • Recognized for published works in esteemed publications such as The Dental Tribune, New York Academy of General Dentistry, LVI Visions, General Dentistry, Dear Doctor, The Profitable Dentist, The Nugget, VOGUE Magazine, and the DOCS Digest
  • Served as a dedicated mentor and trainer, nurturing the professional growth of new team members amidst business expansion.

Medtronic, Inc.

Marketing and Communications Contractor
05.2005 - 09.2005

Job overview

  • Wrote and edited brochures, media kits, client letters, news releases, white papers, web content, and supporting media for the Lifepak 1000 AED

Blewett Middle School, Teach for America

7th Grade English Teacher
04.2003 - 05.2005

Job overview

  • Full-time Teach for America Corp member providing service-based teaching in St
  • Louis, MO
  • Reading and writing specialist focused on skill development for low-lexile students
  • Completed Teach for America’s Institute Program
  • Certified in Scholastic’s READ180 program.

Education

Miami University
Oxford, OH

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism

Miami University
Oxford, OH

Bachelor of Arts from English

Miami University
Oxford, OH

Minor from Sociology

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Trello & Evernote
  • Squarespace
  • MailChimp & Constant Contact
  • WordPress
  • Slack & Dropbox
  • Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
  • Google Analytics & AdWords
  • Twitter Analytics
  • Facebook Insights & Facebook Business Tools
  • HTML
  • Communications
  • Copywriting
  • Copyediting
  • Project management
  • Social media
  • Data analytics
  • Website management
  • Newsletters
  • Marketing
  • Research and development
  • Information accessibility
  • Digital and print media
  • Training and implementation
  • B2B & B2C
  • Branding
  • Trademark and copyrights
  • Editing and review
  • Brand Messaging
  • Unique content creation
  • Product Research
  • Social Media Content
  • Client Communication
  • Newsletter creation
  • AP Style
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Content Development
  • Social Media Campaigns
  • Project Management
  • Social Media Copywriting
  • Content Generation
  • Campaign Implementation
  • Email Marketing
  • Storytelling
  • Conversational design
  • Keyword Research
  • Copy Editing
  • Content Strategy
  • Corporate Communications
  • Social Media Management
  • Sales copy
  • Print Collateral
  • SEO
  • APA Style
  • Chicago Style
  • Product-Specific Writing
  • Advertising Copy
  • Blogging knowledge
  • Promotional marketing and advertising
  • Content Writing
  • Consistent brand messaging
  • Team Collaboration
  • Articulate communications
  • Proofreading
  • Marketing Communications
  • Team contribution
  • Deadline Adherence
  • SEO Strategies
  • Strategy implementation
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Campaign Development
  • Business Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Crisis Management
  • Brand Promotion
  • Press Release Writing
  • Internal Communications
  • Event Coordination
  • Marketing communications expertise

Degrees

  • Bachelor's, English, Miami University, Oxford, OH
  • Bachelor's, Journalism, Miami University, Oxford, OH

Post Graduate Training

  • Writing for the Radio and Internet, W (Wizard) Academy, TX
  • Coursera and EdX classes in marketing, business strategy, social media, and html
  • Teach for America

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Timeline

IT, Lightspeed POS, and Training Coordinator

Squak Mountain Greenhouses and Nursery
02.2018 - 11.2020

Freelance Copywriter, Copyeditor, and Branding Specialist

11.2012 - Current

Business Development and Marketing Manager

Infiniti of Kirkland
09.2010 - 11.2012

Senior Marketing Writing and Communications Specialist; Managing Editor

B2D Marketing
10.2006 - 07.2010

Marketing and Communications Contractor

Medtronic, Inc.
05.2005 - 09.2005

7th Grade English Teacher

Blewett Middle School, Teach for America
04.2003 - 05.2005

Miami University

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism

Miami University

Bachelor of Arts from English

Miami University

Minor from Sociology
Heather Victorn