Samantha Shannon Content Creator

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Content creator

SMS-Magic

Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)

- Assisting in rebrand project for an award-winning messaging solution platform - Creating marketing, creative, and educational content for case studies, white papers, email campaigns, newsletters, blogs, and video scripts - Communicating and collaborating through Basecamp, Slack, and Google Docs • Use excellent writing skills to create clear, error-free, APA style content. • Edit, proof, and update old assets and all assets after the design phase.

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E-commerce copywriter

The Araca Group

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years 1 month)

- Created distinctive and descriptive copy and product descriptions for e-commerce sites, including The Wizarding World, HBO, SEGA, various Broadway shows, FX, TNT, etc - Crafted email subject lines for marketing campaigns, special events, and sales

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Reporter & brand copywriter

Local Voice Media

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years 1 month)

- Consistently deliver high-quality content for strong user engagement for a variety of regional businesses - Create person-focused stories, quizzes, service or product highlights, blog posts, and special event promotion - Professionally interview company personnel and their clients to integrate first-person dialogue or create a person-centered story o Successfully include SEO and backlink strategies. o Effectively research a variety of topics to combine company focus with history and trends. o Utilize my advanced education in psychology to understand the reader and to create powerful and persuasive copyright. o Organized mailchimp newsletter and radio promos. o Meet or exceed deadlines for online content at Nativeworks for Williamsburg La

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Content writer

Belay Solutions

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year 1 month)

- Created consistent blog content and social media postings for software application companies and start-ups - Utilized my education and psychology backgrounds to compile articles and worksheets - Independently researched topics and professionally interviewed clients in a variety of locales via phone and video chat

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Writer - freelance

Jan 2015 - Current (11 years 4 months)

- Research and interview for articles, blogs, and website content for magazines, news sources, and companies - For website content I perform brand research, image placement, and page organization - Biography & mission statement development • Special skills & projects: - Interviewing, reporting, journalism, creative writing, special event poetry, books, biographies, shadow writing, event proposals, research and technical writing, comedy, humor, products, and screenplays.

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Author & publisher

Rawlings Books, LLC

Apr 2014 - Current (12 years 1 month)

- Create, design, market, and publish a top-selling book series, Jake the Growling Dog, a socio-emotional resource for school counseling programs around the world - Create and publish multiple highly-reviewed Fantasy, PNR & Romance Novels - Design, edit, create, and proof all content from start to finish

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School counselor - Volunteering

Ocean Lakes High School

Jan 2010 - Jan 2016 (6 years 1 month)

Researched academic resources and utilized technology to create, and annually revise, guidance curriculum presentations and materials to include ASCA and Compass 2020 activities for all students. •Researched and Created Content for the guidance website. •Excelled at fostering open communication, collaboration, and trust amongst the parents, faculty, and students. •Organized and streamlined the Limited English Proficiency program. •Formation, data collection and analysis of annual department goals. •Presenter for the Girl's Empowerment Summit, African American Male Summit, Freshmen Orientation, NHSL Student Leadership and PSAT results evening program. •Supervised intern and practicum students from Old Dominion University and Regents U

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School counselor - Volunteering

Green Run High School

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year 1 month)

In addition to the counseling duties I maintained at Ocean Lakes High School, I was also the: •Primary career and technical education counselor & early college scholar facilitator & Chairwoman for the 9th grade transition & parent education. •Successfully reformatted and coordinated our pre-registration and guidance curriculum program. •Gay Straight Alliance formation and sponsorship

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Early childhood specialist

Palomar Family Counseling Services

Mar 2003 - Jun 2003 (4 months)

- Education of parents and staff of local Pre-Schools throughout San Diego, on screening, assessments, and treatments for infants 18 – 36 months old - Effectively presented diagnostic and medical materials - Demonstrated superior skill in personal relations and counseling

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School counselor - Volunteering

Jamestown High School

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 (4 years 1 month)

In addition to the counseling duties at Ocean Lakes High School, I also: •Directed and developed a screenplay: Rising freshmen orientation video. •Developed and sponsored several new programs, including scheduling, an Anger Management Group for girls, Peer Partners Program, and the Post High School Prep. •Peninsula Counselor Association Secretary & President Elect. •Lead Counselor for Project Lead the Way Engineering Program. •Dance team coach and track team coach. Formed and sponsored the school's first gay straight alliance club and was the lead facilitator for the smoking cessation program. •Supervised intern and practicum students from The College of William and Mary and assisted in the hiring and supervision of Career Coaches.

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Teacher's aide and clinician

Banyan Tree Day School

Jan 2002 - Jan 2003 (1 year 1 month)

- Assisted developmentally disabled students of various ethnicities and socio-economic levels in the areas of academics, cognitive abilities, and social skills - Mastered the utilization of various teaching programs, prepared academic curriculums, and conducted both academic and socio-emotional interventions for groups and individuals - Successfully established open communication between parents and staff • Developed skills in areas of marketing and public relations. • Assisted developmentally disabled students in the areas of academics, cognitive abilities, and social skills. • Mastered various teaching programs, prepared curriculum, and conducted both academic and socio-emotional interventions for groups and individuals.

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Manatee researcher & writer

Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute

Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 (1 year 1 month)

- Researched and wrote the most current manatee report at the time - Researched entanglement, feeding and mating practices of the manatee

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Project manager - event designer & sales assistant

Pacific Event Productions

Jan 1999 - Jan 2000 (1 year 1 month)

- Designed, sold, & managed events ranging from small weddings to large corporate events - Wrote proposals & event/marketing materials

Botany researcher & lab tech

San Diego State University

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years 1 month)

Biodiversity researcher & lab technician in southern California estuaries.

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