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🚀 Proven Expertise in Client Portfolio Management | 💻 Website and PPC Optimization | 📊 Data-Driven Strategy

As a Digital Marketing Strategist at Thomson Reuters, I excel in managing a diverse client portfolio, providing comprehensive services including website optimization, PPC campaigns, and off-site enhancements. My role thrives on collaboration within a dynamic team, ensuring seamless communication and work completion. 

Key Achievements:
- Conduct quarterly strategy consultations with clients, adapting to their evolving needs.
- Perform comprehensive asset inventories and utilize data analytics to drive strategic solutions.
- Deliver multi-faceted digital marketing plans, from website architecture to social media campaigns.
- Execute on-site and off-site optimizations, local SEO, and PPC updates as required.
- Harness performance metrics to refine and boost client performance.
- Foster productive partnerships by educating clients and internal teams on current digital marketing trends and strategies.

🌟 Attributes:
- Strong sense of accountability, ensuring top-notch client satisfaction and account performance.
- Consultative approach, tailoring marketing strategies to meet changing client goals.
- Effective problem-solving skills, identifying issues and implementing solutions.
- Exceptional prioritization, managing multiple projects with efficient time management.
- Profound analytical skills, using data research and analysis to optimize digital marketing strategies.

Digital Strategist

•	Oversaw the creation of website and social media content for different law firms across the United States. 
•	Consistently met production deadlines and quality goals.
•	Managed ongoing client expectations and escalated client situations.
•	Mentored both blog writers and content strategists for training purposes in their respective roles. 
•	Led trainings for new content strategists
•	Took part in cross-functional special projects to improve existing processes with diverse employee groups.

Content Strategist

•	Conducted comprehensive research and tailored blog posts to align with the unique goals and strategies of diverse law firms nationwide.
•	Demonstrated a track record of consistently meeting both production targets and maintaining high writing quality, contributing to strong Facebook advertising performance.
•	Collaborated with content strategists to support Facebook ad campaigns, enhancing the overall content marketing efforts.

Content Specialist

Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

•	- Represented 1500ESPN.com (Now SKOR North) as credentialed media at Minnesota Timberwolves games.
- Collaborated with editors to produce engaging written and audio content.
- Conducted interviews with NBA players and coaches, crafting pre- and post-game written content.
- Co-hosted a podcast for four years, contributing to content creation and audience engagement.
- Developed a strong skill set in social media management, AP Style writing, and interview techniques.

Minnesota Timberwolves Analyst

Costco Wholesale

Researched, planned, implemented and evaluated merchandising strategies to raise awareness and drive sales within the warehouse.

Merchandiser

Metropolitan State University

- Achieved a remarkable 74.8% increase in social media engagement across all university platforms.
- Expanded the university's social media audience by a consistent 5% monthly and the university president's audience by at least 10% per month.
- Skillfully prepared and presented monthly social media reports to the marketing and communications department.
- Played a pivotal role in public relations efforts by crafting impactful news releases and supporting related activities.

Social Media Writer

Audited the social media accounts for Metropolitan State University in order to develop unified messaging across all platforms.

Communications and Marketing Intern

Morrie's Automotive Group

Sales Consultant

FanSided.com

Provide articles and columns on a weekly basis for Hardwood Paroxysm as content. Duties also include taking part in group pieces such as roundtables and discussions.

Staff Writer

Luther Automotive Group

SB Nation

Worked to generate content with editors. Content includes features, game and statistical analysis, game previews and recaps. In August of 2014 I became the co-editor for the site.

Co-editor and writer for the Charlotte Hornets blog "At the Hive"

Salesperson

Howlin' T-Wolf

Cover the Timberwolves for Howlin' T-Wolf, formerly of ESPN's TrueHoop Network.

Writer

Dynamic professional with a strong background in digital marketing, content strategy, and social media management. Proven ability to optimize web content, manage client portfolios, and utilize data-driven strategies to achieve exceptional results. Adept in problem-solving, efficient time management, and continuous learning. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to delivering high-quality content and fostering strong client relationships.

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