Isabella Ellgas
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Adaptable professional with proven ability to learn quickly and adjust to new environments. Expertise in acquiring knowledge efficiently and applying it to achieve results. Committed to continuous learning and effectively managing change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Freelance Writer
Embarcadero Media Foundation
Pleasanton, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Created engaging, data-driven content for digital and print platforms.
- Ensured editorial standards and brand consistency across all materials.
- Collaborated with teams to achieve project goals within deadlines.
Volunteer Member
CAPE Health Services Advisory Committee
Pleasanton, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Drove initiatives to enhance workplace wellness and safety.
- Collaborated with teams to increase productivity levels.
- Advocated for improvements in child health and safety standards.
Content Analyst
Cognizant (Client: Google)
San Jose, CA
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Executed content reviews for Google Ads, ensuring messaging alignment with brand standards.
- Refined content strategies through analysis to enhance user engagement and product visibility.
- Performed quality assurance inspections on all published materials to uphold brand consistency before release.
Vendor Specialist
Akorbi (Client: Google)
Sunnyvale, CA
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Streamlined vendor relationships to uphold compliance with Google content standards.
- Enhanced contract management efficiency by collaborating with legal and finance teams.
- Led quality control initiatives, successfully identifying inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Print And Online Journalism | Minor: Labor Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2016
Skills
- Editing
- Research
- Reporting
- Storytelling
- Collaboration
- Content Strategy
Accomplishments
- Freelance Opinion Writer, San Francisco Chronicle (2016)
Published opinion article after review and editing by Catherine Bigelow, Opinion Editor.
Certification
- UX Foundations: Content Strategy
Issued Feb 2025
Focuses on the fundamentals of content strategy for UX design.
Certified by LinkedIn Learning - Content Strategy for Marketers
Issued Nov 2024
Teaches strategies to create effective content marketing plans.
Certified by LinkedIn Learning - Critical Thinking
Issued Sep 2024
Develops decision-making skills and sharpens critical thinking abilities.
Certified by LinkedIn Learning - Content Marketing Foundations
Issued Jun 2024
Covers key principles in content marketing, including strategy and execution.
Certified by LinkedIn Learning - Premiere Pro Guru: Compositing and Masks
Issued Jan 2025
Provides advanced skills in compositing and masking techniques in Premiere Pro.
Certified by LinkedIn Learning - Agile Project Management
Issued Jun 2023
Focuses on Agile project management methods for dynamic project environments.
Certified by Coursera
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Embarcadero Media Foundation
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer Member
CAPE Health Services Advisory Committee
11.2024 - Current
Content Analyst
Cognizant (Client: Google)
06.2018 - 07.2021
Vendor Specialist
Akorbi (Client: Google)
05.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Print And Online Journalism | Minor: Labor Studies
San Francisco State University
References
References available upon request.