Hi, I’m
Miriam Meeks
Warrenton,Virginia
Summary
Accomplished manager with proven track record in team leadership, strategic planning, and organizational prowess. Proficient in developing persuasive copy, refining brand messaging, and overseeing cross-functional content projects from inception to completion. Deep understanding of marketing metrics and adept at fostering collaboration to drive targeted outcomes. Committed to expanding companies' customer bases by enhancing public appeal through engaging web copy, branded content, and innovative formats such as short stories, podcasts, and long-form fiction.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middleburg Books
Manager
01.2023 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Opened indie bookstore in Sept. of 2023
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
- Tracked inventory and reviewed retail trends to make timely and proactive business decisions
- Hired, trained and scheduled retail staff, prioritizing tasks for completion before anticipated deadlines
Moore Media Group
Head Copywriter
01.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement
- Monitored performance of copywriting campaigns and analyzed data to identify areas of improvement
- Provided editorial guidance to facilitate delivery of top-quality content
Susie Films
Researcher
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Gathered and organized information for Southeast Emmy Award-winning documentary, Crisis of Substance, research purposes
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment
Lemuria Books
Bookseller
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services
- Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Applied interpersonal and communication skills to establish selling relationship with customers
E. Shaver, Bookseller
Bookseller & Events Coordinator
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Promoted within bookstore to Events Coord./Asst.Manager in 2019
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through author events
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Young Williams
HR Assistant
01.2017 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database
Education
Savannah College of Art And Design
Master of Fine Arts from Dramatic Writing
05-2019
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Creative Writing
12-2016
Skills
- Copywriting
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Research
- Marketing
- Project management
- Salesforce management
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff development
- Team leadership
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Squarespace
- Asana
- Trello
- Flodesk
- Canva
- HootSuite
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Middleburg Books
- Supervised team of 7 staff members
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Reading & Writing
- Music
- Acting and Theater
- Baking
- Tabletop Games
- Volunteering
- Yoga
Timeline
Manager
Middleburg Books
01.2023 - 07.2025
Head Copywriter
Moore Media Group
01.2022 - 08.2023
Researcher
Susie Films
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bookseller
Lemuria Books
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bookseller & Events Coordinator
E. Shaver, Bookseller
01.2017 - 01.2020
HR Assistant
Young Williams
01.2017 - 01.2017
Savannah College of Art And Design
Master of Fine Arts from Dramatic Writing
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Creative Writing
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