Elisa Boorman
Objective: To obtain a Content Writer position, so that I may utilize my skills and experience while pursuing my passion for writing and furthering my profesional growth. Professional Qualifications Ability to produce and edit online and print content Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Motivated self-starter with ability to follow deadlines Demonstrated ability to negotiate in sales while building relationships Uses extreme attention to detail, using organizational skills to remain efficient Extensive experience networking and liaising with local businesses and community members Excellent computer literacy skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, social media, blogging, etc.) Ability to set and achieve sales goals to reach optimum results Experience with media outreach and writing press releases
Work Experience Getaway San Diego Magazine Jan 2013Current Contributor, Marketing Specialist San Diego, CA This is a publication catering to the tourist population coming through San Diego, and offers a wide variety of resources and travel guidance. As a contributor, I: Produce online and published articles for magazine Use SEO-friendly strategies in my headlines to increase reader audience Plan and executes content goals Market Getaway magazine to various restaurants in San Diego to increase business partnerships AFS/UCSD June 2012-Aug 2013 Program Coordinator San Diego, CA The 2013 Culture and Language program places 45 international exchange students at the UCSD campus to conduct a number of learning activities. As the Program Coordinator, I: Managed entire project from conception to completion Networked with UCSD and community organizations to implement entire schedule of events Planned and implemented program budget and travel logistics Organized staff hours appropriately while ensuring the needs of our team were met
MOGL Aug 2012Aug 2013 Marketing Ambassador San Diego, CA Mogl is a customer loyalty program in California with over 1,500 business partners. As a Marketing Ambassador, I: Set and achieved goals in number of customer sign-ups at various venues and events Used different strategies to market our product to diverse consumer population Promoted and marketed Mogl brand through effective communication and interpersonal skills Wrote daily feedback to offer suggestions and creative strategies for improvement Represented Mogl brand with enthusiasm and conviction, working well individually or in a team Jodie Schuller & Associates Aug 2012Aug 2013 Literacy Specialist San Diego, CA Our high quality, comprehensive teaching services provides students with speech, language, and educational needs with increased success in reading and writing. As a Literacy Specialist, I: Taught students to increase reading fluency through decoding language and syllabication Incorporated methodologies, using extreme attention to detail while perfecting my editorial skills Provided daily feedback and hold meetings to achieve the students desired results Caf de Lenguas English Teacher 2012 Puerto Lopez, Ecuador
Katimavik 2011 Project Leader Hope, B.C. Katimavik is a national youth service program designed to provide young adults with personal, professional, and social growth through outdoor and environmental education and implementing sustainable community development projects. As a Project Leader, I: Managed a group young adults, while implementing an outdoor learning program Wrote Press Releases to media outlets, city officials, and community members Networked within the community to advance public relations and media exposure Managed a project budget and implemented logistical plans Fuel TV 2010 Brand Ambassador Santa Barbara, CA Fuel TV is an action sports television network based out of Los Angeles, CA. Fuel TV emphasizes healthy and productive outlets for young adults and student involvement in outdoor sports. As a Brand Ambassador, I was responsible for: Marketing Fuel Brand at a number of events, increasing channel sales through sign ups Planning and organizing a events to promote the Fuel TV brand
Mobilizing a network of students across campuses to participate in events Acquiring sponsorship from local businesses to team together for events Distributing Fuel merchandise at events to promote and stimulate brand awareness 2010 Current
Education B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Major: Global and International Studies G.P.A. 3.37, Deans List 2008, 2009 TEFL Certification Websites www.datecreatively.com www.planmygetaway.com www.theartofadventures.tumblr.com
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