EDUCATION
Roosevelt University – Chicago, IL
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing August 2018 – December 2020
- Graduate GPA: 3.97
Loyola University Chicago – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and Public Relations; Minor in English August 2015 – May 2018
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.62
EXPERIENCE
Aronson Advertising – Schaumburg, IL May 2o23 – September 2023
Content Writer
- Contracted with a client list to help curate content for automotive dealership websites
- Conducted research on various vehicles including brands such as: Chevy, Ford, Nissan, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and more
- Worked with strategist and developers to create content from SEO packs/briefs
- Wrote model review pages, trim pages, inventory pages, and more for websites
- Edited content from other writers
- Led quarterly presentation on research page analytics
JoFactor Entertainment – Northfield, IL September 2022 – May 2o23
Writer
- Strategize for events and campaigns, including movie premieres, events for children’s mental health, and holiday fundraisers
- Create and edit digital content on company website and social media account
- Write press releases, children’s stories, and comic books
- Fundraise and create promotional content for children’s mental health curriculum (“Art is the Answer”)
Finn Partners – Chicago, IL Associate Account Executive October 2021 – August 2022
- Coordinated event coverage and corporate partnerships with local and national media, including ABC News, FOX 32 News, WIRED, Real Simple, Women’s Health, Mashed, and Good Housekeeping
- Communicated agendas and recaps of calls and activities to clients
- Managing real-time activity tracker and prepared monthly activity reports on project workflow
- Created MAT releases, social media posts, and other digital content
- Took part in client calls
- Oversaw and reviewed team members
- Brainstormed and supported teams to meet client needs
Partner in Training August 2021 – October 2021
- Provided weekly custom data analytics and media tracking reports for clients
- Performed media relations outreach, monitored media coverage, and researched and created media contact lists
- Created press releases and edited written content corporate partnerships and product releases
- Reviewed, and researched for agency pitches to prospective company partners
College of Lake County – Grayslake, IL February 2021 – May 2021
Assistant Professor, Creative Writing
- Hosted class sessions on Zoom for 30 students, reading and discussing literature spanning poetry, nonfiction works, and fiction novels
- Created syllabus, assignments, and lessons alongside course professor
- Met with students after class and during breakout rooms
Roosevelt University – Chicago, IL September 2019 – August 2020
Graduate Assistant
- Worked alongside the director of the creative writing program
- Created advertising content for upcoming events
- Researched upcoming authors and supported them during events
- Managed social media outlets
MyWhy Agency – Chicago, IL August 2018 – January 2019
Freelance PR Account Manager & Copywriter
- Created content based on contract work
- Researched clients and products
- Handled press and product releases
- Helped professionalize blog content
- Shaped content and helped improve overall work quality and voice
- Collaborated with writers to eliminate issues with factual accuracy, grammar, and spelling
Songfinch – Chicago, IL May 2017 – August 2017
Marketing Intern
- Rebranded and redesigned company social media presence
- Managed social media marketing through Twitter, Sound Cloud, Instagram, and Facebook
- Created blog content
- Helped establish partnerships and collaborations with influencers, interviewing musical artists
- Brainstormed future campaigns
Empowered Staffing – Evanston, IL August 2016 – April 2017
Researcher
- Researched and analyzed potential new clients and candidates
- Built, implemented, and managed email campaigns
- Assisted recruiters for open positions
- Held phone calls and screenings with potential clients and companies
- Contributed to research data pool by collecting and organizing information
Lynn Hazan & Associates – Chicago, IL June 2015 – August 2015
Communications Intern
- Recruited for open positions
- Updated potential candidates and leads in database
- Prepared presentation on industry news and communication studies
- Joined meetings and conference calls with candidates
ACTIVITIES
Oyez Review – Chicago, IL December 2018 – May 2019
Editor
- Determined which entries to publish in literary magazine, reviewing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry entries
- Built out website, sequenced magazine, and proofread content
- Wrote book release event for press
- Learned the ropes of publishing with Featherproof Books
Loyola University of Chicago – Chicago, IL
Communications Research Assistant September 2017 – January 2018
- Researched public demonstration policies at universities, capturing findings in Excel spreadsheet
- Found information on university websites and handbooks
- Wrote up findings with explanations of similarities and differences
Story Editor September 2016 – December 2016
- Created a women’s health and empowerment blog (“Run Your World”), writing and editing stories
- Published posts to blog website, Twitter, and Facebook
- Chose, designed, and edited visual elements for blog
- Managed team, timelines, and schedule
- Held interviews for custom blog content
- Link to content
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Technical Skills: MS Office Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Trendkite (Cision), Muck Rack, Breeze, Constant Contacts
- Certificates: Google Analytics, Semrush Digital Marketing & Content Marketing
- Membership & Awards: 1st place (3X) and 3rd place in Something Or Other Publishing (SOOP) 1st Annual Short Story Contest, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Merit-based university scholarships (Loyola University of Chicago, Roosevelt University)
- Languages: English, Hebrew, Farsi
- Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions