Emily Carter
Illinois
Summary
Offering strong writing skills and passion for storytelling, eager to learn and grow within dynamic environment. Brings understanding of SEO and content strategy, along with exceptional writing and research abilities. Ready to use and develop writing and research skills in this content writing role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Content Writer & SEO Associate
BrightEdge Marketing
06.2023 - Current
- Created blog posts, website copy, and social media content optimized for SEO, improving organic traffic by 18% within 6 months.
- Conducted keyword research using SEMrush and Ahrefs to identify high-ranking opportunities.
- Collaborated with design and social teams to align content with brand voice and marketing campaigns.
- Assisted in launching a monthly newsletter that increased subscriber engagement by 22%.
Marketing & Content Intern
Nova Digital Agency
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Wrote engaging short-form content for social media platforms, contributing to a 30% growth in Instagram followers.
- Assisted in managing Google Ads campaigns, reducing CPC by 12%.
- Produced client case studies and testimonials that enhanced brand credibility.
- Supported SEO audits and optimized existing blog posts to improve rankings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Lakewood UniversitySkills
- SEO Writing & Optimization
- Keyword Research (Ahrefs, SEMrush)
- Social Media Content Creation
- Google Analytics & Search Console
- Copywriting & Editing
- Email Marketing Campaigns
- WordPress & CMS tools
- Content Calendar Planning
Certification
SEO Fundamentals
- Covered keyword research, on-page/off-page optimization, and technical SEO basics.
Projects
Small Business SEO Content Strategy
- Developed a content calendar and SEO plan for a local bakery, resulting in a 40% increase in website visits.
- Wrote optimized blog posts on seasonal menus and behind-the-scenes stories.
- Implemented local SEO strategies that helped the bakery appear in the top 3 Google Maps listings.
Timeline
Content Writer & SEO Associate
BrightEdge Marketing
06.2023 - Current
Marketing & Content Intern
Nova Digital Agency
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Bachelor of Arts in Communications