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KRISTEN WHITE

Mobile,AL

Summary

Professional content writer skilled in enhancing brand voice to tell stories and connect customers across various mediums to desired mission and products. Creative, strategic, and collaborative team player, consistently producing effective copy. Proficient in serving and writing for church audiences with a commitment to equip people with biblically-based content and grow God's Kingdom.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Next Steps Content Writer

Church of the Highlands
09.2019 - 02.2025
  • Provided content for Highlands Central Team, which was utilized by church staff, church volunteers, and church members across 24 campus locations
  • Provided content writing and editing for curriculums, team guides, manuals, digital, video, and print, aligning every project with the life-giving voice and vision of Highlands
  • Wrote biblically-based, original small group curriculums with a purpose to foster life-giving conversation and build community through practical principles, daily application, discussion questions, key verses, prayer guides, and action steps
  • Collaborated with various directors and teams to edit and rewrite existing adult small group curriculums
  • Edited content for readability and to ensure content clearly communicated the voice, heart, and mission of Highlands to intended audience
  • Wrote weekly small group discussion guides based on Sunday messages and posted on the Highlands website
  • Collaborated with various directors, project managers, and teams to create impactful content both on demand and through careful planning and execution
  • Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and accuracy to ensure excellence of every project

Content Development Coordinator

  • Coordinated, wrote, selected photos, and posted social media content for Founding Pastor, Chris Hodges
  • Collaborated with Creative Team, Highlands Missions teams, and all campuses to gather and craft impactful stories and images
  • Worked with Curriculum Director to write content for adult small group curriculums and weekly discussion guides
  • Collaborated with Creative Team members in ideation and writing of Christmas and Easter devotionals published on the YouVersion Bible App

Commissioned Writer

Lifeway Christian Resources
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Created 12 weeks of original content for Hyfi Kids Curriculum
  • Developed scenarios and/or characters for digital curriculum based on provided, monthly themes
  • Wrote Introduction Video Scripts, Bible Story Scripts, Verse Video Scripts, Large Group Host Scripts, and games for groups
  • Cross-collaborated with the small group writer to ensure our content was consistent with the Bible stories and themes
  • Collaborated with Lifeway digital production and publishing teams for table reads and edits

Outside Sales Representative

PeopleHR
12.2011 - 08.2013
  • Marketed and sold PeopleHR's services, providing qualified employees for my client's staffing needs
  • Generated new sales, consistently exceeded goals
  • Developed book of business by cold calling on industrial companies in and around Birmingham area
  • Maintained existing clients and generated new clients by building relationships and providing excellent service
  • Worked with recruiters to find talent, interview candidates, perform background checks, and drug screens to secure the best candidates for my clients in a timely manner

Director of Human Resources and Office Manager

Bravo Food Services, LLC DBA Little Caesars
11.2010 - 12.2011
  • Operated as Human Resources Director for 36 Little Caesars locations across Alabama, Louisiana, and Georgia
  • Managed office staff fostering a consistently productive and positive environment. Management included coordinating maintenance staff for store needs.
  • Recruited and interviewed store managers and office staff
  • Processed new-hire paperwork, drug and background screenings, and employee handbooks
  • Processed unemployment cases to ensure company's welfare including attending hearings to represent the company
  • Acted as plan administrator for health and dental insurance
  • Processed workers compensation claims and handled accident or incidents that took place in stores
  • Performed monthly payroll analysis, and distributed payroll to store managers and operation managers
  • Maintained food cost calculators based off weekly reports from every location
  • Maintained utility bills for all locations, ensuring costs were kept according to contract and at the best price
  • Secured permits for new locations and maintained existing permits
  • Performed various administrative tasks on an as-needed and daily basis for franchise owner

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication with Journalism and Business

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08.2002

Skills

  • Content Writing & Editing
  • Curriculum Development & Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Copywriting
  • Script Writing
  • Brand Voice & Tone Consistency
  • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication
  • Vocational Ministry Experience
  • Social Media Management
  • Planning & Implementing
  • Advertising Sales
  • Microsoft 365, Zoom

Timeline

Commissioned Writer

Lifeway Christian Resources
01.2023 - 11.2023

Next Steps Content Writer

Church of the Highlands
09.2019 - 02.2025

Outside Sales Representative

PeopleHR
12.2011 - 08.2013

Director of Human Resources and Office Manager

Bravo Food Services, LLC DBA Little Caesars
11.2010 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communication with Journalism and Business

Auburn University