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Tara Dugan

Austin,TX

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Content Writer & Editor

Petco
05.2020 - Current
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
  • Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
  • Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
  • Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
  • Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
  • Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
  • Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.

Freelance Content Writer

Self Employed Writer
09.2018 - Current
  • Managed my own clients along with a full-time content writing job with Petco to further my skills within the field.
  • Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs and SharePoint to store and share created documents.
  • Proofread and edited [Type] posts to prepare for publication.
  • Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
  • Added keywords, meta descriptions and alt image tags to increase SEO presence
  • Notable Freelance Clients - Chewy, Healthline.com, Static Media, Valnet Inc, Forbes Next 1000 Featured Company Dunne Marketing, and multiple independent blogs and small businesses
  • Ghostwrote articles for different clients and agencies in health, pet, beauty, and business industries, incorporating relevant SEO terms and interlinking.
  • Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles and develop graphics.
  • Created monthly Excel spreadsheets to manage client projects and deadlines.

Senior Consultant

Selby Jennings
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
  • Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements.
  • Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems.
  • Streamlined processes to cut downtime and optimize employee productivity.
  • Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives.
  • Monitored and managed staff performance to attain target metrics both individually and team unit.
  • Presented project scopes to employees and executives, proposing timelines, budgets and specifications.
  • Increased company revenue through restructuring processes and advising executives on important decisions.

Teacher's Assitant

Emerson College
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Oversaw college and graduate students in classroom to support lead teacher.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with students to keep them informed of their status in class.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.

Library's Assistant

Boston University Library
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
  • Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.

Education

Master of Science - Journalism

Emerson College
Boston, MA
09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2017

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Content Strategy
  • Consistent Brand Messaging
  • Team Collaboration
  • Social Media Content
  • Associated Press (AP) Style
  • Email Marketing
  • Critical Analyses
  • Google AdWords
  • SEO Optimization
  • Link Building
  • Data Analytics

Timeline

Senior Content Writer & Editor

Petco
05.2020 - Current

Freelance Content Writer

Self Employed Writer
09.2018 - Current

Senior Consultant

Selby Jennings
02.2018 - 03.2020

Teacher's Assitant

Emerson College
01.2018 - 09.2018

Library's Assistant

Boston University Library
01.2015 - 05.2017

Master of Science - Journalism

Emerson College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Boston University

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