Nicole Ahlering
Oceanside,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Lead
GhostBed
Remote
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Brainstormed and developed content ideas, identifying strategic opportunities for engagement and growth, earning an average blog CTR of 9%.
- Maintained a monthly editorial calendar, setting ambitious targets for content production and overseeing pieces from inception to publication.
- Wrote and edited content, ensuring high-quality, engaging, and error-free pieces.
- Collaborated with internal SMEs, integrating their unique insights into content to enhance its value and relevance.
- Managed content distribution and repurposing efforts, maximizing the reach and impact of content across various channels and formats.
- Increased website traffic by 20% with consistent, high-quality blog posts and articles.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and inform future content strategies.
Content Writer, Manager, Editor and Strategist
Freelance
Remote
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Researched and wrote bespoke SEO-optimized content for clients across diverse sectors.
- Conducted comprehensive content audits and devised SEO strategies, resulting in rapid improvements in Search Engine Results Page (SERP) ranking.
- Leveraged advanced copy editing skills as a Reader's Digest Certified Editor, guaranteeing the precision, coherence, and efficacy of all content deliverables.
Managing Editor
Siege Media
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed a diverse team of writers, photographers, and designers to produce high-quality content.
- Edited content across various industries—including home product reviews, parenting, and more—ensuring clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Conducted research and wrote dynamic, long-form articles with a strong focus on SEO, driving organic traffic and engagement.
- Conducted regular content audits and performance analyses, identifying key areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2016
Skills
- Digital content editing
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Empathetic collaborative team player
- Content curation scheduling
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Content strategy
- Content marketing
- SEO
- Editorial calendar management
- Content audits refreshes
- Data analysis
Certification
Reader's Digest Certified Copy Editor
Timeline
Content Lead
GhostBed
02.2023 - 03.2024
Content Writer, Manager, Editor and Strategist
Freelance
08.2020 - 02.2023
Managing Editor
Siege Media
08.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
California Lutheran University