Maria Hespen
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional recognized for exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Reliability and adaptability are hallmarks, complemented by a swift capacity to learn and implement new skills effectively. Committed to leveraging these strengths to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth while fostering connections with target audiences to stimulate consistent progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Web Content Administrator
St. John’s Lutheran Church
01.2021 - Current
- As website content administrator I update the website with content weekly, upload documents for patrons to access, and I design the layout for the site. As a remote worker I am trusted to complete the website design and updates without direct supervision and on time.
Web Content Editor and Social Media Manager
Awesome Creative Agency
01.2015 - 01.2020
- As Web Content Editor and Social Media Manager for a small start-up company I managed various areas of digital marketing for our clients. Job duties in this role focused on content management, web development, and social media engagement.
- Specific tasks include: Creating and continuing the social media presence for clients using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest; drafting and producing new websites in Wordpress; SEO Copywriting; Writing and editing content; Web design; and Content management.
Web Designer and Project Manager
The Chef’s Garden, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- As Web Designer I managed all areas of digital marketing ranging from search engine optimization, content management, web development for special event site, and video editing.
- Specific tasks include: Determining technical requirements for current and new websites; SEO Copywriting; Content Management Systems, such as Joomla and Wordpress, to maintain and update the company’s current websites; Writing and editing content; Designing webpage layout; Web design; Multimedia design; Content management; and Editing for video and audio.
Marketing Manager and Project Coordinator
Defakto, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2013
- As the Marketing Manager and Project Coordinator, I was tasked with ensuring all projects were reviewed, guided to the right channels and accomplished on schedule. To do this I organized project calendars for all employees to guarantee no conflicts, prioritize tasks and hold daily status meetings to ensure projects are on schedule.
- Specific tasks were: Act as Project leader; Create and maintain task lists to track projects process; Head daily status meetings with staff; Facilitate communication between departments; Track job progress; Edit client website using HTML5 and CSS; Use Content Management Systems such as Sitecore, Drupal and Wordpress; Search Engine Optimization; Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Adobe InDesign.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Grand Valley State University
Associate’s Degree - Business
Muskegon Community College
Skills
- Digital marketing
- Website maintenance
- Adobe creative suite
- WordPress management
- Web content creation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Web Content Administrator
St. John’s Lutheran Church
01.2021 - Current
Web Content Editor and Social Media Manager
Awesome Creative Agency
01.2015 - 01.2020
Web Designer and Project Manager
The Chef’s Garden, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Marketing Manager and Project Coordinator
Defakto, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Grand Valley State University
Associate’s Degree - Business
Muskegon Community College