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Whitney Elaine Teal

digital content and social media

I recently returned to the United States after spending six months traveling to improve French and Spanish language skills abroad.

Social Media, Bavaro Hostel, Punta Caña, Dominican Republic — May 2014 to June 2014

Lived and worked with the only hostel in Punta Caña as an editor of social media.

Lived with French family and helped teenage students practice English grammar and pronunciation.

Professional Experience:

Freelance Copywriter, Celanese — Sept. 2014 to Present

Celanese is a global producer of the chemicals that make up our world, from sweeteners to car parts.

Work with global communications director on launching internal health and wellness website for employees and their families.
Develop an editorial strategy and manage an editorial calendar.
Create and edit digital content related to health, fitness and financial wellness.

Regional Content Editor, Patch.com {AOL/Huffington Post Media Group} — April 2013 to Oct. 2013

Patch.com was a collection of 900 local news websites across the nation and a key part of The Huffington Post Media Group.

Developed digital content and social media strategy to support 11 news websites.
Interviewed politicians, artists, activists and business owners for feature stories.
Mined web and social media for user-generated content using popular social sites like YouTube, Instagram, Flickr + Vine.
Collaborated with website editors to ensure compelling and engaging content on each site.
Initiated and maintained detailed, region-wide spreadsheets to plan and track all content initiatives.

Local Editor, Patch.com, {AOL/Huffington Post Media Group} — July 2010 to April 2013

Patch.com was a collection of 900 local news websites across the nation and a key part of The Huffington Post Media Group.

Sole manager of daily operations for two community websites in a Washington, DC suburb.
Developed and continually revised digital content and social media strategy based on community values and all available data.
Recruited, trained and managed 10 freelance writers or photographers.
Created, nurtured and organized digital community through strategic community management on the sites and via social media.
Maintained balanced budget for all website content and costs.

Assistant Editor, Sister 2 Sister magazine, Washington, DC region — Jan. 2009 to Aug. 2009

Sister 2 Sister is a national magazine and website geared toward young woman.

Researched and pitched story ideas for lifestyle sections.
Managed 12 freelance writers, including fielding pitches, assigning stories and processing payment.
Interviewed celebrities, artists, activists and media personalities for feature stories.
Increased site traffic with strategic use of SEO, social media and feeds to blogs.

Freelance Editor/Producer, Parents.com and Delish.com, New York — May 2008 to Dec. 2008

Delish.com and Parents.com are national consumer websites, for food and parents, respectively.

Account Management Intern, Translation LLC, New York — Jan. 2008 to May 2008

Translation is a boutique marketing and advertising firm with high-profile clients; co-owned by Jay-Z.

Full-time intern for two major departments: Account Management and Strategy
- Responsible for organizing and leading team brainstorms
- Communicated ideas and strategy to executives and clients
- Organized and lead focus groups in preparation for client pitches
- Integral part of several product launches including Wrigley’s Slim Packs, McDonald’s McCafe and DKNY Be Delicious Night fragrance

Editorial Intern, Capitol File, Essence and Heart & Soul magazines — Jan. 2006 to May 2007

Completed three magazine editorial internships while an undergraduate student.
Worked with editors to fact-check copy, research special packages and report features.
Reported short features for the websites of both Capitol File and Heart & Soul

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Howard University, Washington, DC — May 2007

Skills:

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