Hi, I’m
Megan Schmitt
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven Copywriter with over eight years of experience. I'm flexible, organized, dependable, and regularly take on diverse writing projects including the implementation of marketing assets and promotional ad copy. I'm accountable, have a positive attitude, and a willingness to take on added responsibilities and do whatever it takes to meet team goals.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Frontdoor, Inc
Copywriter
2017.09 - Current (7 years)
Job overview
- Produce original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Create advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Customize brand messaging to capture target audience interest, drive engagement and increase unit sales.
- Write social media outreach posts on both informational and promotional topics.
- Collaborate with the design team in completing client projects from planning to on-time completion of quality deliverables.
- Edit content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines.
- Draft scripts for video-based communications, formatting copy specifically for visual presentation and video production needs.
- Review and edit final copy for accuracy and oversee production.
Archer Malmo
Copywriter & Proofreader
2014.09 - 2017.09 (3 years)
Job overview
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Researched content to check accuracy of information.
- Used AP Style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
- Collaborated with editors to meet project deadlines and solicit customer feedback and transparency on work progress.
- Managed finished works and version edits for comprehensive record of each file.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
- Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
Pickering Firm, Inc.
Project Coordinator
2007.11 - 2014.09 (6 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Acted as project administrator for high-profile clients such as the Kroger family of Companies.
- Managed editing, printing, and distribution of up-to-date architectural and engineering specifications for projects.
- Coordinated and made site visits with the team, and oversaw design and construction through completion.
- Worked with local city planning /code enforcement to obtain building permits and approvals.
- Liaised between clients, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and firms to keep projects on schedule.
Tsunami Restaurant
General Manager
2006.09 - 2007.11 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Managed staff of 20+ and maintained weekly schedule and website updates.
- Implemented operational budget to increase efficiency, and oversaw employee reviews, training, and scheduling.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Maximized efficiency by mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Created, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
The Orpheum Theatre
Development Associate
2005.10 - 2006.09 (11 months)
Job overview
- Created, managed, and curated The Orpheum Gift Shop and The Orpheum Art Gallery.
- Recruited local artists, and planned and coordinated the 2006 Orpheum Art Auction, raising over $15,000.
- Wrote and produced the Downtown Memphis Entertainment Guide & Map and donor appreciation letters and co-wrote the 2005 Annual Report and the 2006 Long Range Planning Report.
- Created fundraising materials utilized for social media, websites, and mass mailings.
- Built and cultivated relationships with existing donors, community, and businesses, in order to draw attention to The Orpheum Theatre, bring in new donors and volunteers, and increase planned giving.
Education
The University of Memphis , Memphis
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
05.2000
Skills
- Content Strategy, Development & Creation
- Campaign Implementation
- Copy Editing
- Email Communication & Promo Marketing
- Brand Messaging
- Print Collateral
- Social Media Campaign
- Proofreading
- Copy Editing
- Articulate Communication
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Copywriter
Frontdoor, Inc
2017.09 - Current (7 years)
Copywriter & Proofreader
Archer Malmo
2014.09 - 2017.09 (3 years)
Project Coordinator
Pickering Firm, Inc.
2007.11 - 2014.09 (6 years & 10 months)
General Manager
Tsunami Restaurant
2006.09 - 2007.11 (1 year & 2 months)
Development Associate
The Orpheum Theatre
2005.10 - 2006.09 (11 months)
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
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