Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Websites
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Nicole Baptista

Nicole Baptista

Alameda,CA

Summary

Driven content strategist and storyteller aimed at humanizing user experiences.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Content Designer

Intuit
San Francisco, CA
05.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded content strategy to enhance growth and create cohesive end-to-end experiences across multiple channels.
  • Developed prompts for internal AI models to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and external agencies to manage simultaneous projects aligned with business objectives.
  • Contributed to an industry-leading content design system by facilitating workshops and editing content for clarity and consistency.
  • Conducted usability testing, user research, and web data analysis to guide design strategies.
  • Created wireframes and prototypes, leading design reviews presented to senior leadership.
  • Mentored fellow designers and students, fostering professional development within the team.
  • Optimized content for search engines to increase visibility and engagement.

Music Journalist

SF Sonic
San Francisco, CA
02.2018 - Current
  • Wrote concert reviews and photographed musicians.
  • Managed independent music site, Say Yes, enhancing engagement.

Content Manager

Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Executed content strategies for various marketing campaigns.
  • Developed internal employee website to improve communication and resource accessibility.

Content/Digital Production Specialist

Facebook
Menlo Park, CA
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Evaluated content across multiple platforms to ensure alignment with company policy.
  • Analyzed user trends with engineers to inform strategy.

Communications Manager & Innovation Journalist

Intuit
Mountain View, CA
04.2014 - 04.2016
  • Managed innovation and design newsletter and oversaw innovation blog targeting employees, entrepreneurs, and startups.
  • Developed content for corporate communications and media labs departments to support strategic initiatives.
  • Authored bylines for external technology publications, increasing brand visibility.
  • Contributed to corporate strategy during rebranding workshops, aligning messaging with organizational goals.

Editor/Senior Reporter

Marinscope
Novato, CA
11.2011 - 04.2014
  • Developed engaging story ideas, interviewed sources, fact-checked copy, took photos, and wrote weekly content.

Editor/Reporter

River News Herald
Rio Vista, CA
09.2008 - 11.2011
  • Oversaw team while crafting and delivering all weekly content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
06-2008

Skills

  • Content strategy
  • User research
  • Content design system
  • AI prompts
  • SEO optimization
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Content editing
  • Data analysis
  • Digital marketing
  • Brand storytelling
  • Mentoring designers
  • Project management
  • Brand development
  • Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Experimenter—Marketing and Communications Star Award (Intuit)
  • Dare Greatly Award (Intuit)
  • Innovator—Marketing & Communications Star Award (Intuit)
  • Best Coverage of Local Government (California Newspaper Publishers Association)
  • Best Feature Story (California Newspaper Publishers Association)
  • Best Front Page (California Newspaper Publishers Association)

Certification

  • Digital Marketing, General Assembly

Affiliations

  • I'm a dedicated dog lover who helps soothe, socialize, and train special canine survivors who live in BadRap's Rescue Barn.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Content Designer

Intuit
05.2019 - Current

Content Manager

Kaiser Permanente
04.2018 - 05.2019

Music Journalist

SF Sonic
02.2018 - Current

Content/Digital Production Specialist

Facebook
03.2016 - 03.2018

Communications Manager & Innovation Journalist

Intuit
04.2014 - 04.2016

Editor/Senior Reporter

Marinscope
11.2011 - 04.2014

Editor/Reporter

River News Herald
09.2008 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

San Francisco State University