Samaria Sylvester
Sacramento,CA
Summary
A professional digital writer with 4 years of experience writing blog content, conducting audience research, managing social media, and curating A.I. content for B2B marketing. With my background in Composition and Rhetoric, I am elated to teach composition to mingle my passion for A.I. and digital writing with composition theory and writing across the curriculum (WAC).
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Content Writer
RFgen Software
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Crafted weekly SEO-driven blog articles that were up to date with supply chain industry trends utilizing A.I. tools: Chat GPT and Grammarly.
- Launched a LinkedIn newsletter by crafting informative content, aligned with brand voice, that grew to 200 subscribers within 1 month.
- Collaborated with external agencies to curate videos, product descriptions, graphics, and blog articles that align with brand guidelines and resonate with the target audience.
Social Media Manager
Wollborg Michelson Recruiting
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed paid social media campaigns with consumer-centric copy that increased engagement on LinkedIn and Instagram by 100%, demonstrating an expertise in digital marketing.
- Grew a newsletter subscriber list (LinkedIn) by crafting informative copy for two blogs, ensuring alignment with brand voice, that resulted in an increase from 0 to 10,400 subscribers and 100 new leads each month.
- Utilized MS Office, Meta Business Suite, Canva, Google Analytics, Chat GPT, Airtable and other artificial intelligence tools for process improvement.
- Generated creative and effective AI prompts to support the development of content (e-books, resume templates, blogs, video scripts) across various channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram).
Graduate Teaching Associate
California State University
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Managed grading responsibilities efficiently, providing timely feedback to both students and faculty regarding performance assessments.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
ESL Tutor, University Writing Center
California State University, Sacramento
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced students'' English language skills by developing comprehensive lesson plans focused on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
- Implemented creative studying strategies tailored to various learning styles to maximize student comprehension and retention of material.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions addressing individual student concerns outside of regular class hours.
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively participating in extracurricular activities related to English language learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Composition, Rhetoric & Professional Writing
California State University
Sacramento, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University
Sacramento05.2021
Skills
- Developmental Writing
- Professional Writing
- Composition Theory and Pedagogy
- Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
- Social Media Strategy
- Content Creation
Conference Presentations
Conference of College, Composition and Communication (CCCCs), Spokane WA, 04/2024
Title: "An Abundance of Tools: How Digital Communication Mediates the Work of a Faculty Job Search Committee"
Timeline
Digital Content Writer
RFgen Software
02.2024 - 06.2024
Graduate Teaching Associate
California State University
08.2023 - 01.2024
Social Media Manager
Wollborg Michelson Recruiting
05.2022 - 02.2024
ESL Tutor, University Writing Center
California State University, Sacramento
08.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Composition, Rhetoric & Professional Writing
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University