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Mekelah Goodrich

Mekelah Goodrich

Freelance Editor & Writer
Fort Worth,Texas

Summary

With over eight years of experience in digital marketing, I have crafted fresh and innovative copy that resonates with audiences across various industries, including beauty, catering, healthcare, and higher education. At the heart of my work is the ability to weave SEO into engaging stories, amplifying a brand's digital presence. As a Stage Manager for VG Productions, my leadership and coordination skills successfully brought the director's vision to life and ensured seamless productions. My diverse background also bolstered content creation through effective communication, teamwork, and audience engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance/Contract Editor & Writer

Self-employed
01.2016 - Current
  • Craft engaging web and social media content, blogs, and press releases for clients in the beauty, catering, event planning, and healthcare industries, enhancing their online presence and brand visibility
  • Integrate strategic keywords into sales and marketing copy, significantly increasing clients' search engine visibility and online traffic
  • Review and edit marketing collateral to ensure alignment with brand voice, maintaining consistency and professionalism across all client communications
  • Collaborate closely with clients to execute their brand vision, providing regular updates on the progress of deliverables and ensuring client satisfaction
  • Assist in the rewriting and formatting of websites, blogs, and various marketing materials, ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Utilize SEO best practices to optimize content, contributing to a 20-40% increase in organic search rankings for client websites
  • Diligently proofread all written materials to ensure they are error-free and convey the intended message accurately.

Stage Manager

VG Productions
01.2014 - Current
  • Orchestrate and supervise rehearsals, promotions, and performance implementations, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to schedules
  • Facilitate and maintain open communication across all production departments, enhancing collaboration and efficiency
  • Ensure the director's and designer's visions are accurately executed and sustained throughout the production
  • Manage backstage operations, including efficient scene changes, crew coordination, and precise timing of costume changes to ensure smooth transitions
  • Craft compelling written content for press releases and social media, effectively promoting productions and engaging audiences
  • Analyze Facebook data to increase audience reach and engagement
  • Maintain consistency in communication and documentation, ensuring clarity and professionalism across all production materials
  • Proofread all written content to ensure it was error-free and aligned with the production's branding and messaging.

Online Content Editor

HigherEdu / Red Ventures
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Delivered detailed editorial feedback to staff writers, adhering to AP Style Guide and house style guidelines to ensure consistency and professionalism in all published content.
  • Reviewed and corrected online college industry content for spelling, punctuation, and grammatical/syntax errors, enhancing the overall readability and accuracy of the copy.
  • Assisted in rewriting and formatting various marketing collateral, ensuring deliverables met high-quality standards and aligned with brand voice.
  • Integrated strategic keywords into copy, increasing the visibility and search engine ranking of articles.
  • Conducted thorough fact-checking of articles to verify accuracy and ensure fair representation of online collegiate resources and programs.
  • Maintained clarity and avoided industry jargon, ensuring content was accessible and easily understood by a broad audience.
  • Diligently proofread all content to ensure error-free publication, upholding the reputation and credibility of the platforms.

Primarily focused on providing editorial work for articles published on U.S. News & World Report, bestcolleges.com, and affordablecollegesonline.org, maintaining a consistent and authoritative voice.

Social Media Manager

G Texas Catering
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed social media campaigns for G Texas Catering, including Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook
  • Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase brand visibility and engagement
  • Created and optimized lead generation campaigns, resulting in a 20-30% increase in qualified leads
  • Collaborated with graphic designers and photographers to produce visually appealing content
  • Maintained consistency in brand messaging and objectives across all social media platforms
  • Proofread all social media content to ensure accuracy and professionalism.

Social Media Editor Intern

Dex Media Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Proofread and reviewed all electronic content for grammar and accuracy, ensuring high-quality and error-free publications
  • Edited colleagues' written work, enhancing tone, voice, and creative quality to align with brand standards and objectives
  • Assisted in rewriting client's social media content, significantly increasing brand visibility and engagement across platforms
  • Utilized Content Management System (CMS) to manage efficient delivery and track content drafts, streamlining workflow and improving productivity
  • Maintained consistency in style and formatting across the client's social media pages, ensuring a professional and cohesive brand presence
  • Proofread all social media content, ensuring they were error-free and conveyed the intended message accurately.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General -

University of North Texas
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

University of North Texas
01.2013

Skills

  • Eight years of experience crafting articles both online and offline
  • Effective communication across all creative departments to ensure high-quality deliverables and cohesive brand voice
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat, among others
  • SEO writing experience with keyword integration
  • Ability to utilize online content marketing and communications tools such as Zoom, Slack, Trello, Hemingway Editor, Grammarly, and Google Analytics
  • Experience with web and blog content management systems, such as WordPress
  • Social media campaign marketing: Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter (X), Facebook & more
  • Content Management
  • Copyediting
  • Copywriting
  • Teamwork
  • SEO
  • Brand Development
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Organic and Paid Lead Generation
  • Fact-checking
  • Attention to detail
  • CMS
  • Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Creative Writing
  • AP Style
  • Chicago Manual Style

Timeline

Online Content Editor

HigherEdu / Red Ventures
09.2018 - 09.2021

Social Media Manager

G Texas Catering
08.2017 - 04.2018

Freelance/Contract Editor & Writer

Self-employed
01.2016 - Current

Social Media Editor Intern

Dex Media Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017

Stage Manager

VG Productions
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General -

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

University of North Texas
Mekelah GoodrichFreelance Editor & Writer