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Mayelin Gonzalez

West New York,NJ

Summary

Hello there! I am a creative copywriter with a great eye for detail and a strong passion for crafting compelling and effective marketing strategies. I'm skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with the latest industry trends.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Copywriter

Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
  • Wrote sales copy for online content, adhering to employers' brand identity and personality.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Researched industry trends and customer preferences to inform copywriting efforts.
  • Conducted research to identify target audience demographics, incorporating collected data into future copy.
  • Analyzed the competition to identify how to stand out in a crowded market.

Lead Cashier

Ulta Beauty
07.2018 - Current
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of store policy regarding payments, returns, and exchanges
  • Responsible for keeping cash wrap clean and organized
  • Effectively ring-up guests in a timely manner
  • Seize the opportunity to open new credit card accounts, as well as add-on and up-sell merchandise
  • Authorize refunds and price adjustments at the cash wrap
  • Provide help and support to my fellow team members
  • Promptly return all merchandise to its proper place at the end of my shift
  • Regularly replenish the sales floor with items from the stock room
  • Assist guests with product selection and recommendations to accommodate their preferences and needs
  • Help store manager prepare and count cash pick-ups and final daily bank deposits
  • Distribute tips to salon team members at the end of their shifts.

Teaching Assistant

Early Childhood School
10.2011 - Current
  • Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teacher to implement daily lesson plans
  • Give young children assistance and individualized attention for learning the class lessons
  • Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, and on field trips
  • Prepare materials for classroom activities and instruction
  • Welcome parents and address their questions and concerns.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of store policy regarding payments, returns, and exchanges
  • Responsible for keeping cash wrap clean and organized
  • Effectively ring-up guests in a timely manner
  • Seize the opportunity to open new credit card accounts, as well as add-on and up-sell merchandise
  • Authorize refunds and price adjustments at the cash wrap
  • Provide help and support to my fellow team members
  • Promptly return all merchandise to its proper place at the end of my shift
  • Regularly replenish the sales floor with items from the stock room
  • Assist guests with product selection and recommendations to accommodate their preferences and needs
  • Help store manager prepare and count cash pick-ups and final daily bank deposits
  • Distribute tips to salon team members at the end of their shifts.

Administrative Assistant

Code Enforcement
10.2008 - 10.2011
  • Liaison between community members and municipal employees
  • Processed Certificates of Occupancy for the town
  • Prepared denial letters for the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board
  • Scheduled town construction safety inspections
  • Processed tenant complaint forms
  • Transferred monthly department financial reports to the DCA
  • Handled construction permits and contractor licenses
  • Archived paperwork and documents
  • Compiled property information for OPRA Requests.

Sales Associate

Afaze
06.2000 - 01.2008
  • Conducted store inventory
  • Assisted customers with purchases
  • Performed cashier duties
  • Arranged store displays
  • Prepared and executed bank deposits.

Education

B.A.: Psychology; Minor: Women and Gender Studies -

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
05.2010

Preliminary coursework completed - Psychology

Penn State University
University Park, PA
05.2004

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Copy Editing and Review
  • Proofreading
  • Team Contributor and Collaborator
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Advertising Copy
  • Social Media Copywriting
  • Product Research
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Writing
  • Consistent Brand Messaging
  • Storytelling
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Campaigns

Languages

Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish.

Certification

Copy Posse Launch Pad Certification - Completed February 2023

Timeline

Freelance Copywriter

Self Employed
04.2023 - Current

Lead Cashier

Ulta Beauty
07.2018 - Current

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
09.2017 - 07.2018

Teaching Assistant

Early Childhood School
10.2011 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Code Enforcement
10.2008 - 10.2011

Sales Associate

Afaze
06.2000 - 01.2008

B.A.: Psychology; Minor: Women and Gender Studies -

New Jersey City University

Preliminary coursework completed - Psychology

Penn State University
Mayelin Gonzalez