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Jose Padilla

Anderson,IN

Summary

I am a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at any position that I currently and previously worked for. I am adept in SEO writing and B2B intercommunication with any diverse set of clientele. For me it has excelled in creating engaging content and building strategic relationships, significantly enhancing online visibility and audience engagement. This in turn helps me hone my customer service skills for when it comes to the best satisfaction for any client.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer

NUVO
06.2024 - Current
  • Write articles and reviews for the music section of the news outlet
  • Interview music artists, both local and renowned throughout the Indianapolis area
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach and SEO.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
  • Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
  • Built, established and maintained relationships with sources.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers and photographers to enhance content.

Writer

Title Magazine
01.2024 - Current
  • Wrote articles in AP Style in addition to promote and market works through social media platforms.
  • Conducted Interviews with artists, musicians, and other creatives in the Cincinnati creative scene, building relationships with them in the process.
  • Assisted in photoshoots by conducting videography and produced content for the magazine
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
  • Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content.

Clothing Reseller

Aloe Bric
08.2022 - Current
  • Resold clothing, accessories, and jewelry through e-commerce services such as Depop, Grailed, and E-bay
  • Monitored and evaluated sales performance to make informed decisions and improve results.
  • Analyzed customer trends and provided insights to improve customer experience.
  • Optimized product listings for search engines to increase visibility and drive traffic to listings.
  • Conducted B2B transactions of the reselling clothing supply chain including vendors and wholesalers

General Manager

JRJ Landscapes LLC.
05.2022 - Current
  • Constructed landscaping projects such as retaining walls, pergolas, hardscapes, and pavers
  • Managed and posted content on JRJ Landscapes LLC.'s social media pages on the company's website and Instagram.
  • Did bookkeeping functions for the company onto Quickbooks Online for recordkeeping.
  • Used Hubspot as main email marketing tool
  • Built B2B relationships with small/medium-sized businesses around Indianapolis suburbs
  • Supervised workers and equipment to reach full efficiency
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Reporter

Ball State Daily News
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Published articles in various forms including writing, photos
  • Managed social media content
  • Assisted in editing articles
  • Earned "Reporter of the month" in 2 occasions throughout my tenure at the Daily News
  • Built relationships with news sources, including businesses through close intercommunication

Recruiter

Ezvent
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Advertised startup event planning app job positions with social media apps through TikTok, and Instagram
  • Referred over 20 clients to the app throughout the course of the internship
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems through iCIMS
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.

Intern

Maverick Solutions Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked in an advertising agency dedicated to providing marketing services dedicated to non-profits.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Traveled around the Indianapolis Metro Area in reaching out to businesses to create B2B relationships
  • Collected donations from donors and gave out merchandise in return
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

Equipment Checkout Attendant

Ball State United Media Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Maintained care for media equipment for students from the Department of Media as well as tidying the workplace up, etc.
  • Handed out equipment to students and faculty as well receiving returns of such equipment
  • Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
  • Assisted customers with finding items and storing belongings.
  • Performed daily inspections, checking for adequate stock supplies and proper equipment functionality.
  • Recorded and managed locker assignments and keys.
  • Managed locker room inventory and supplies, replenishing as needed.
  • Collaborated with management team, promoting efficient and effective coatroom operation.

Distribution Center Production Planner

Tractor Supply Co.
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prioritizing workflow in the distribution center  by setting weekly production goals with team leaders 
  • Creating reports in tracking performance levels of shipping inventory

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS - Journalism with a concentration on magazine media;Minor: Creative Writing, Fashion

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2024

Skills

  • SEO Writing
  • Adobe Creative Cloud(Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, inDesign)
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
  • AP Style
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Intermediate Proficiency in French
  • Videography(Cinematography, Lighting, VFX)
  • Canva
  • Email Marketing
  • B2B Salesmanship
  • Effective Time Management

Timeline

Writer

NUVO
06.2024 - Current

Writer

Title Magazine
01.2024 - Current

Reporter

Ball State Daily News
08.2023 - 05.2024

Recruiter

Ezvent
08.2023 - 10.2023

Intern

Maverick Solutions Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2023

Clothing Reseller

Aloe Bric
08.2022 - Current

General Manager

JRJ Landscapes LLC.
05.2022 - Current

Equipment Checkout Attendant

Ball State United Media Services
01.2022 - 05.2022

Distribution Center Production Planner

Tractor Supply Co.
08.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - BS - Journalism with a concentration on magazine media;Minor: Creative Writing, Fashion

Ball State University
Jose Padilla