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Leah S.

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$50/hour
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  • Joined March 2016

I help businesses tell their story and connect with their ideal audience and clients through writing, marketing and social media strategy.

  • Terre Haute, IN, United States
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Leah S.
Terre Haute, IN, United States
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Services

Categories

Content Marketing Copywriting Community

Experience

Summary

I'm a freelance writer who works with clients to enhance their marketing and social media platforms. I also teach writing courses and am a marketing instructor to college students. I worked in marketing and communication in higher education for 12+ years.

Work history

Red Tricycle
Editor and Writer, SoCal Edition
Responsible for local content and social media engagement for Red Tricycle San Diego. As editor, I oversee the family events calendar, write and edit stories, manage a team of local writers and the San Diego editorial calendar, and oversee social media.
California Charter Schools Association
Marketing Consultant
I provided project oversight for the charter schools 20th anniversary project. In addition, I work with the California Charter Schools Association Communications Team to create written content, provide special media support, and work on various marketing/
San Diego State University
Freelance Writer, Speechwriter and Former Marketing Director
Responsible for the writing and research of all presidential speeches, talking points, and written pieces on behalf of two SDSU presidents. Also served as Director of Communications for Enrollment Services Division.
Egg Marketing and Communications
Freelance Writer and Social Media Consultant
Egg Marketing & Communications is a boutique firm specializing in Internet marketing and communications. I manage social media accounts for various clients, as well as write blog posts, articles, email newsletters, and infographics.
What's Your Story?
Owner, Writer and Marketing Strategist
Website and blog content writing. Freelance and feature writing. Social media strategy and implementation. LinkedIn profile makeovers that focus on creative and compelling writing of your personal story. Development and fundraising writing.
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Marketing Instructor
Teach real-world application of marketing communications and brand management, including fundamentals of marketing, brand management, social media, public relations, blogging and SEO, direct marketing, mobile marketing, and advertising to FIDM students.
UC San Diego
Senior Writing, Annual Giving
Write compelling materials that motivate UC San Diego's constituent groups to give a gift of support to the university.

Portfolio

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Red Tricycle SoCal

I am the editor and writer of Red Tricycle SoCal, so I provide invaluable content to parents every day

I Don't Agree with Taking Kids' Halloween Candy Away from Them

This was a personal essay I wrote about not wanting my daughter to have the same relationship with sweets that I had as a child. I conceived of the idea, pitched it to Babble and wrote the piece.

Disney Animator Shares the Secrets for Constructing the World of "Zootopia"

I interviewed Lance Summers, an animator for Disney, and wrote a feature story about his work on "Zootopia." I was the sole writer on this piece.

Watching ‘The Wonder Years’ Through Different Eyes

Watching ‘The Wonder Years’ Through Different Eyes

Education

Accreditations

San Diego State University
Master of Arts, Communication
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Political Science

Skills

Skills

blogging communications community management content creation content marketing copywriting digital marketing journalism writing social media marketing

Tools

Asana Basecamp Buffer Bitly CoSchedule Eventbrite Facebook Facebook Insights Hootsuite Instagram LinkedIn Mailchimp Powerpoint PRWeb Wordpress

Availability

Not seeking work

Available

  • Available during business hours and evenings

Commitment

  • Can work 10hrs per week
  • Can commit to 3-6 months

Interests

Industries I love

Advertising & Marketing Animals & Pets Education Entertainment Food Kids & Parenting Media PR & Communications Philanthropy Professional Services