Megan Waldrep
Wilmington,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic leader and innovative entrepreneur with a proven track record at Partners of Commercial Fishermen, National Fisherman Magazine, and Montecito Journal Media Group. Excels in strategic thinking, effective communication, and partnership building, enhancing market presence and exceeding sales targets. Skilled in content creation and digital marketing. Achieved significant growth through community outreach, networking, and problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Partners of Commercial Fishermen
12.2019 - Current
- Collecting and analyzing data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve market needs and innovative solutions.
- Ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds to develop effective communication and strategies to navigate challenges.
- Expanding the company's geographical reach, opening new markets and loyal customer base through personalized marketing campaigns and outreach.
- Developing a strong "know, like, and trust" with community and partnerships with other businesses and initiatives to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Monetizing podcast and blog effectively through strategic partnerships with sponsors, generating revenue and increased visibility from published content.
- Supporting organizational growth through active participation in networking events, conferences, and professional associations.
Contributing Writer
National Fisherman Magazine
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging, and error-free content under tight deadlines.
- Pitched unique article concepts to editors to diversify readership and expand coverage of underrepresented topics.
- Utilized SEO techniques, resulting in higher search rankings for targeted keywords, and contributed to increased website traffic by delivering high-quality content consistently.
- Established relationships with industry experts, interviewing individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write stories, to enhance the credibility of published works.
- Maintained a strong online presence, promoting published works through personal blog and social media channels to increase visibility and engagement.
- Attended industry events as a public speaker and representative of the publication, networking with potential sources and collaborators for future projects.
Editor and Staff Writer
Montecito Journal Media Group
05.2013 - 12.2020
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, ensuring delivery of high-quality editorial work and consistent content output in adherence to publication deadlines
- Played an instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions by working with a resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs to maintain highest editorial standards for content.
- Wrote and created content for diverse topics for publication to appeal to wider audience and maintained a strong online presence through publication’s social media channels.
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets consistently by leveraging industry knowledge and strong negotiation skills with vendors and clients.
- Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives and received positive feedback for consistently meeting clients’ content requirements and expectations of business success by crafting persuasive copy designed to inform readers about products or services offered effectively.
- Maintaining open lines of communication with writers and publication team throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations and impact.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2004
Skills
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Writing and Content Creation
- Strategic Thinking and Detail Oriented
- Community Outreach and Networking
- Partnership Building
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Digital Marketing and Content Management
Websites
Timeline
Contributing Writer
National Fisherman Magazine
01.2021 - 03.2024
Founder
Partners of Commercial Fishermen
12.2019 - Current
Editor and Staff Writer
Montecito Journal Media Group
05.2013 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina
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