CURRICULUM VITAE
Skills
At a glance...
SEO Marketing Specialist, professional freelance writer, and workshop coordinator, I am an American living in France since 2004. I have professional experience in many fields, especially in the many diverse aspects of Communication, both in the US and in France, including:
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creating press releases, articles and other content optimized for SEO
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website administration and social community management
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writing news scripts and advertising copy for broadcast
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planning, promoting and hosting events
When I am not working full time, I also teach English as an adjunct university instructor.
My most recent project is the launching of an SEO Workshop, available in French or English, for small business owners, bloggers and website administrators in the Grenoble area.
Content Creation
SEO Marketing
Bilingual English / French
Natural team leader
Teaching/Training
Translation FR/EN
Languages
Native English Speaker
Bilingual French
Professional
Experience
SEO Marketing Manager UK
Spartoo.com, Grenoble France
​2012 - present
​Working closely with the Marketing Manager at Spartoo.com, I am responsible for the SEO Marketing ("référencement naturel" en français) for the Spartoo.co.uk website. In addition to creating and publishing original optimised web content such as press releases and fashion articles, I analyze competitors' web rankings and implement SEO strategies as regards keywords to increase Spartoo's search engine result positions.
Adjunct Professor of English
Institut polytechnique de Grenoble
​2011 - present
Responsible for teaching required English courses in a masters engineering university program, ranging from first through third year students. Responsible for gathering and planning all course materials, following a general curriculum and giving final semester grades.
English Instructor "Formatrice"
John Evans School, Grenoble France
​2007-2011
​As a contracted supplier in companies like Becton Dickenson, CEA, Avery Dennison and others, I was responsible for maintaining contact and setting weekly appointments with over forty individual students following a long-term training course, finding all course material, planning lessons, and teaching English to adult professionals in multinational companies.
Gallery Assistant
Yard Dog Folk Art, Austin TX
​2002-2004
As a part-time employee in this locally-famous independent art gallery specializing in Outsider and Folk art from the American South with a penchant for Texas music and rock n roll, I helped manage art openings, concerts, book signings, and other artistic happenings in the Austin art and music world, including events for the legendary SXSW festival, and hosted VIP guests including Wanda Jackson, Robyn Hitchcock, The National, Jon Langford and the Mekons, My Morning Jacket and others.
Freelance Producer
ABC Newsone, Chicago
​2000-2002
As an entry-level producer for the largest mainstream news network in the US, I worked closely with national network producers, editors and correspondants. I also:
• Facilitated daily conference calls with over 40 ABC regional news affiliates
• Took decisions regarding newsworthy items and satellite video feed purchase
• Monitored AP news wires and wrote scripts for news videos in a strict deadline environment
• Managed incoming and outgoing satellite feeds as well as other various office duties
• Developed and maintained a rapport with all affiliates and newsdesk managers in the Midwest region as well as other Newsone producers nationwide and corporate partners such as ESPN
Auto Insurance Underwriter/Team Leader
State Farm Insurance, Indiana Regional Office
​1999-2000
As Team Leader, I maintained relationships with over 20 assigned regional agents and their staff. I was responsible for managing the underwriting of all incoming insurance applications, delegating work and relaying information from upper management.
Copywriter
WKHY-FM, Lafayette IN, USA
​1999
As a creative content writer, I collaborated with advertising sales executives in brainstorming and creating advertising campaigns for local businesses' radio advertisements.
Associations
France Etats-Unis Grenoble
(2007-present) Communications Director,Former Vice President
Democrats Abroad Rhone-Alps
(2012-present) Member-at-Large, former Head Chair
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette IN, USA
​Bachelor of Arts in Communication 1999
​My curriculum in communication icluded courses in advertising, marketing, psychology of communication, journalism, changes in the global marketplace, and introduction to design.
Double minor subjects: Philosophy and English
Prague Language Center, Czech Republic
​TEFL Certificate, August 2004
Earning the qualification to teach English as a foreign language in this intensive language teaching course, I spent one month teaching English to adult Russian and Czech students, finishing at the top of my class.