Category: DIGITAL-MEDIA

         DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST       Summary    Digital communications professional with over 10 years of experience seeking a new opportunity where I am able to use and expand my experience in writing and editing, online marketing, social media strategy and management, blogging, and web content management.      Skills          Solid knowledge of AP Style  Excellent knowledge of use of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook  508 compliance  Website content management with OpenSource platforms   Proficient use of mass marketing systems      Proficient use of Google Analytics  Proficient use of Hootsuite Sprout Social to maintain social media networks  Technical writing background with experience writing for national publications  Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator            Experience      Digital Communications Specialist   12/2015   to   Current     Company Name   City  ,   State       Develop, write and execute communication plans for projects of all scale.  Manage social media accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube) for the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program.  Utilize Sprout Social to schedule and manage social media posts and activity.  Coordinate closely with the Information Technology (Systems) department and client to write about complex subject matter.  Ensure accessibility of PDFs and compliance with standards established by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Develop, coordinate and implement content for all communication channels.  Edit and develop content so it is optimized for website publication.  Coordinate closely with managers project-wide to ensure delivery of website content, publications, and training materials and courses.          Communications Specialist   08/2012   to   12/2015     Company Name   City  ,   State       Ensured consistence and accuracy in internal and external communications.   Edited and revised all marketing content to guarantee the highest quality of writing.    Created and edited content for the organization's annual report.       Developed and implemented communication strategies and information programs.     Created and carried out social media strategy and oversee implementation of national social media campaigns.  Worked with Subject Matter Experts to develop messaging and content.  Developed, wrote and edited proposals, marketing and communications plans, marketing materials and website content.          Reporter   06/2008   to   08/2012     Company Name   City  ,   State       Wrote for Accounting & Compliance Alert, a daily online newsletter focused on the accounting profession.  Edited and proofread articles.  Covered Congress, specifically the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking Committee.  Wrote about tax law, regulations and issues impacting investors and public companies.          Reporter   06/2006   to   06/2008     Company Name   City  ,   State       Wrote articles covering commercial real estate in a real-time news environment.  Wrote daily for eNewsletter.  Standardized press releases for publication.  Promoted to the position of Reporter II in June 2007, after taking on more challenging assignments, writing daily and monthly columns, and tackling a wider array of subject matter.          Education and Training      B.A  :   Communication   May 2006       George Mason University   City  ,   State       Communication        Skills    Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, develop content, Content management, Google Analytics, marketing manager, marketing materials, newsletter, press releases, Rehabilitation, tax law, Technical writing, training materials