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O3Writer/Content Marketing and Communications Specialist
Feb. 2023
Northern Trust CorporationWriter/Content Marketing Specialist, Second Vice President
Mar. 2022 - Jan. 2023-Write and research thought leadership articles and corporate press releases on trading, fintech, data, blockchain, FX, and more -Craft messaging and write speeches for executives -Identify new content ideas by keeping up with market trends and discussions with stakeholders
-Manage projects to make sure they make it through the process from start to finish
CME GroupCopywriter Specialist, Product Marketing
Apr. 2020 - Feb. 2022-Researches, writes, revises and proofs content for the website, newsletters, emails, social media and ads–ensuring it is in line with quality and brand standards. -Collaborates and interacts with marketing managers, designers and the web team to construct effective content that meets the in-house stakeholder’s requirements and goals.
-Writes and edits CMEGroup.com landing page content for new products and services, i.e. Nasdaq Veles California Water Index futures and the CME FX Market Profile tool. -Brainstorms and creates audience-centric, creative copy for social media and paid ad campaigns, i.e. the launches of Micro Ether futures, Micro Bitcoin futures and Micro WTI Crude Oil futures.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest IndianaHouse Coordinator
Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2020I started doing this part-time job due to my passion for the cause and years of experience volunteering. They needed extra hands and I was a good fit thanks to my skills and flexible schedule. I still volunteer there several times a month. Coordinate and oversee operations for the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital and its nine rooms within Lurie Children’s Hospital. Serve as the first line of contact for all guest-related activities and hospital liaison for referral/reservation processing. Mentor and supervise teams of volunteers and donors. Give tours to donors and visitors.
-Confidently managed emergency, security, fire, and police situations, guest relationships, and medical emergencies.
-Tracked and compiled program statistics related to daily occupancy, incident reporting, room availability and scheduling,
and donations.
freelanceJournalist
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2020United States-Researched, wrote, and published daily feature as well as news stories and related communications for multiple projects and clients. Chose relevant content and stories for the selected reader audience.
-Authored the daily “Did You Read?” column for the Chicago Reader.
-Wrote daily news stories for the Chicagoist.
-Developed feature stories for Wine Country media, including Napa Valley.com, WineCountry.com, and Sonoma.com. -Created social media content for the DC-based public relations and personal branding firm FinePoint Pr.
Crain CommunicationsEditorial Assistant and Writer
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2014Assisted editorial and marketing teams with story writing, website metrics, and reports, conducting interviews, and managing correspondence with corporate public relations contacts.
-Researched and created daily and weekly web analytics reports and curated/edited print magazine pages. -Created daily content for Business Insurance Magazine’s web and print editions.
Disney ABC Television GroupWeb Producer/Desk Assistant/Field Producer
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013Wrote, edited, proofread, and reported stories and web content for ABC7Chicago.com’s assignment desk. Produced the full ABC7Chicago website and livestream evening and weekend broadcast.
-Wrote an average of 30 website stories per day. Managed and updated all website and social media content, including headlines, blurbs, tweets, and breaking news alerts.
-Conducted in-field interviews with newsmakers including senior advisors to President Obama (Valerie Jarett) and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn as well as local Chicagoans in the news.
-Reported on high-profile news stories including the 2012 presidential election, the Chicago Teacher’s Union strike, and the Drew Peterson trial.
-Edited video and media content for Windy City Live’s website.
U.S. House of RepresentativesIntern
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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