Molly Esselstrom
Bend,OR
Summary
I believe details (and words) matter. I've spent over a decade helping teams and clients achieve results through thoughtful strategy, organized workflows, and clear communication. My background spans content creation and direction, project management, client relations, editing, research, and event coordination, giving me a broad skill set that translates across industries. In my most recent role as a Content Director, I led teams, managed complex projects, and ensured high-quality output across multiple channels. I'm highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in collaborative environments, bringing both a strategic perspective and an eye for the small details that make a big difference. I'm looking to bring my experience and skills to a team where I can streamline processes, support projects from start to finish, and help deliver meaningful outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Content Producer & Owner
Top Knot Content, LLC
Bend, OR
06.2017 - Current
- Manage all operational aspects of an LLC, including client communication, scheduling, project tracking, invoicing, and workflow optimization.
- Oversee end-to-end project lifecycles - gathering requirements, building timelines, managing revisions, and ensuring on-time delivery for long-term clients.
- Develop content strategies based on client goals, brand identity, and audience needs, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across materials.
- Produce a wide range of deliverables, including website copy, brand messaging, blog content, social media assets, email content, collateral, and event materials.
- Provide editorial direction and copy editing support to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality across all client-facing content.
- Build and maintain documentation, asset libraries, and organizational systems to support recurring client work and ongoing project workflows.
- Support clients with event planning and marketing logistics, including vendor coordination, timeline management, and operational support.
Content Director
Savy Agency
Bend, OR
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Led end-to-end project workflows for 15-20+ concurrent client initiatives, coordinating timelines, deliverables, resources, and cross-functional communication between writing, design, and development teams.
- Managed a team of writers, including task delegation, workload balancing, production tracking, and quality control, to ensure the timely completion of all client deliverables.
- Oversaw project calendars, approvals, and handoffs, ensuring internal teams and external stakeholders stay aligned and informed.
- Implemented and maintained organizational systems that streamline content production, reduce bottlenecks, and improve team efficiency.
- Partnered with leadership to translate business objectives into actionable project plans, clear milestones, and measurable outcomes.
- Tracked performance, operational metrics, and project results to support decision-making and optimize future workflows.
- Served as primary client liaison for active projects, communicating progress updates, gathering requirements, providing documentation, and ensuring service excellence.
Senior Content Writer
Savy Agency
Bend, Oregon
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with account managers and clients to translate goals into actionable marketing initiatives.
- Supported multi-team workflows by owning task orchestration, documentation, and quality control.
- Anticipated needs, clarified gaps, and proactively resolved issues to support smooth project progression.
- Created high-performing, audience-focused content across websites, blogs, email campaigns, and social media to drive awareness, engagement, and lead generation.
- Maintained organization across high-volume deadlines, shifting priorities, and tight turnarounds.
Freelance Editor/Writer
Scout Lab
Remote
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed long-term client relationships, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery, and organized project workflows.
- Coordinated deadlines, project requirements, and feedback cycles across multiple remote teams and stakeholders.
- Delivered consistent, high-quality work while juggling multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
Creative Consultant
Brandstream
Bend, OR
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted the CEO and company leadership with scheduling, project tracking, research, copy writing and editing, and document preparation.
- Coordinated cross-functional tasks including presentation prep, event logistics, and internal operations support.
- Managed detailed research and editing projects with strict deadlines and accuracy requirements.
Creative Consultant
Brookswood Lodge
Bend, OR
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Supported event production by managing schedules, vendor communication, planning logistics, and on-site coordination.
- Assisted with organizational tasks, including documentation, client communication, scheduling, and process improvements.
- Provided operational support for marketing, client services, and administrative workflows.
Marketing Manager
Upstream Research
Bend, OR
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed ongoing projects related to branding, web updates, product documentation, and digital asset organization.
- Built and maintained two Squarespace sites, requiring structured workflows, data organization, and version control.
- Oversaw scheduling, tracking, and communication for internal projects and leadership needs.
- Supported the executive team with administrative responsibilities, including logistics, communications, and document management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2016
Skills
- Project management
- Copy editing
- Client communication
- Digital marketing
- Social media management
- Media relations
- Account management
- Strategic planning
Languages
Italian, Intermediate
Languages
Italian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Content Director
Savy Agency
02.2024 - 11.2025
Senior Content Writer
Savy Agency
09.2019 - 02.2024
Freelance Editor/Writer
Scout Lab
08.2019 - 07.2023
Creative Content Producer & Owner
Top Knot Content, LLC
06.2017 - Current
Creative Consultant
Brandstream
06.2017 - 09.2019
Creative Consultant
Brookswood Lodge
06.2017 - 09.2019
Marketing Manager
Upstream Research
05.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
University of Oregon