Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with a six-year history of superior performance in remote environments.
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Keanu Taylor
Freelance Writer
Forest Park,IL
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grecian Delight KronosGlendale Heights, IL
Food Scientist
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Led plant trials, prepared specifications and guidelines for production department and documented recipes and results of pilot and plant trials.
- Collaborated with cell-culture research and development team to translate scientific problems into testable hypotheses and drew useful information from experimental results.
I HAVE A STORY LLCChicago, IL
Freelance Content Writer/Business Owner
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Created concise, eye-catching headlines and copy on food and fitness topics.
- Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs and SharePoint to store and share created documents.
- Created monthly Excel spreadsheets to manage client projects and deadlines.
- Added keywords, meta descriptions and alt image tags to increase SEO presence.
Tyson Foods IncDowners Grove, IL
Food Scientist – Aidells Brand
06.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Leveraged consumer, market, and menu trends and research to ideate new flavors for line extension project; successfully developed product meeting brand standards and project objectives, leading to anticipated net sales of $2.2MM per year
- Based on consumer research, identified, and implemented initiatives to improve overall quality of brand’s top selling product while maintaining costs; received Business Unit’s (BU) approval to move forward to consumer sensory testing; anticipated velocity increase of 3- 5%
Edible RhodyProvidence, RI
Food Writer
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Utilized feedback from clients and colleagues to improve content quality.
Education
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Marketing Graduate Certificate
08.2022 - 05.2023
University Overview
Johnson & Wales UniversityProvidence, RI
Master of Business Administration from Finance
06.2017 - 05.2019
University Overview
Johnson & Wales UniversityProvidence, RI
Bachelor of Science from Culinary Nutrition – Food Science
09.2014 - 05.2018
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Writing in Digital Media, Introduction to Media & Communication Studies, Social Media Marketing, Digital Storytelling
Skills
Proofreading
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Food Scientist
Grecian Delight Kronos
06.2023 - Current
Southern New Hampshire University
Marketing Graduate Certificate
08.2022 - 05.2023
Food Scientist – Aidells Brand
Tyson Foods Inc
06.2021 - 12.2022
Freelance Content Writer/Business Owner
I HAVE A STORY LLC
01.2020 - Current
Johnson & Wales University
Master of Business Administration from Finance
06.2017 - 05.2019
Food Writer
Edible Rhody
01.2017 - 01.2018
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science from Culinary Nutrition – Food Science
09.2014 - 05.2018
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