EMMA SLEDGE
COPYWRITER
My Resume
PROFESSIONAL INFO
I have spent several years providing SEO-rich web copy, blogs, articles, news, marketing communications, and more for businesses that range from global start-ups to renowned names in content like CBS and eHow. I have a BA in Liberal Studies from Flagler College and an AA in English from Santa Fe College, along with several years of writing and editing experience that bridges many industries and formats.
“A writer should be joyous, an optimist . . . anything that implies rejection of life is
wrong for a writer.”
- George Gribbin
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013-Present
Freelance Writer
Produce creative and SEO-rich web content, periodical articles, and more for a variety of clients. Ongoing clients include Demand Media Studios (and subsequently their partners, eHow Careers, Chron, TheNest.com, and Zip Recruiter), CBS Local, and others. Maintain a working knowledge of APA, MLA, and Chicago styles. Specialty topics include careers, small business information, social media, digital marketing, and web development.
2011-Present
Executive Recruiter
Responsible for full-life-cycle recruiting functions; including but not limited to writing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, business development, social media marketing, writing communications, writing and reviewing RFPs, and web development.
2009-2010
Editor and Transcriptionist
Edited a high-volume of content in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment. Trained new hires, along with proofreading and editing their content on an ongoing basis. Produced high quality transcribed content, predominantly pertaining to finance and business.