Say Hello to Leslie!

Content Manager and Head of PR
Achievements & Certifications
Professional Experience
Advent Trinity Marketing Agency
Content Manager/Editor/Head of Public Relations
| Apr 2020 - Present | Arlington, TX, United States
- Content Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive content marketing strategies tailored to each client's marketing plan. Ensure alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
- Content Creation: Create and oversee the production of engaging blogs, website content, social media graphics, marketing emails, and press releases.
- SEO: Implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve website visibility and ranking on search engines.
- Project Management: Oversee content-related projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to align efforts and achieve project objectives.
- Editing and Proofreading: Review and refine content to ensure clarity, coherence, and correctness. Correct grammatical errors, improve sentence structure and enhance overall readability.
- Brand Messaging: Define and maintain a consistent brand voice across all communication channels. Craft messages that reflect the brand's values and resonate with the target audience.
- Email Marketing: Design and implement email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and drive conversions. Segment email lists and personalize content to increase open and click-through rates.
Key Contributions
- Advent Trinity Marketing Agency: Implemented a customer onboarding sequence, established consistent marketing email campaigns and blogs to establish the company as a thought leader in the industry, and created content marketing assets to use for cross-promotional campaigns, including lead generation.
- BFF Asian Grill & Sports Bar: Tripled business revenue using targeted social media marketing efforts and content strategy.
- NuvoDesk Coworking: Established consistent marketing email campaigns and blogs to establish the company as a thought leader in the industry. Implemented social media marketing strategies that increased brand awareness and engagement.
Self-Employed
Freelance Content Writer/Editor
| Jan 2017 - Apr 2020 | Mansfield, Texas, United States
- Content Creation: Developed and produced engaging content for blogs, websites, social media, and marketing emails.
- SEO: Implemented on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve website visibility and search engine ranking.
- Project Management: Managed content-related projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Editing and Proofreading: Reviewed and refined content to ensure clarity, coherence, and correctness. Improved sentence structure and enhanced overall readability.
Generalist Teacher
Educator | Aug 2007 - Jul 2013 | Texas, United States
- Classroom Management: Taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grades across all subjects, with a focus on English and Reading.
- Communication Skills: Developed strong communication and presentation skills through classroom teaching.
- Leadership: Provided leadership and teamwork within the educational environment.
- Time Management: Efficiently managed classroom time and activities to meet educational goals.
Media Roles
Editor, Journalist, Photo Journalist, Radio DJ, TV Reporter | 1995 - 2010 | Texas, United States & New Mexico, United States
- Content Creation: Created and managed content for various media outlets, including newspapers, radio, and television.
- Project Management: Oversaw media projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
- Editing and Proofreading: Reviewed and refined content for clarity, coherence, and correctness.
- Broadcasting and Reporting: Conducted interviews, reported on news stories, and hosted radio shows.
Skills
- Content Management: Organizing, managing, and updating content on various platforms to ensure consistency and relevance.
- Content Strategy Development: Crafting comprehensive content plans that align with business goals and target audience needs.
- Storytelling: Creating engaging narratives that emphasize emotional appeal, resonate with the audience, and convey the brand's message effectively.
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Implementing on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve website visibility and ranking on search engines.
- Social Media Marketing: Developing and executing social media campaigns to boost brand awareness and engagement.
- Copywriting: Writing persuasive and compelling copy for various platforms, including websites, blogs, and advertisements. Tailoring messages to different audiences to achieve desired outcomes.
- Copyediting: Reviewing and refining content to ensure clarity, coherence, and correctness. Correcting grammatical errors, improving sentence structure, and enhancing overall readability.
- Brand Messaging: Defining and maintaining a consistent brand voice across all communication channels. Crafting messages that reflect the brand's values and resonate with the target audience.
- Email Marketing: Designing and implementing email marketing campaigns to nurture leads and drive conversions. Segmenting email lists and personalizing content to increase open and click-through rates.
- Project Management: Overseeing content-related projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Coordinating with team members and stakeholders to align efforts and achieve project objectives.
Education
B.S. Communication/Art
Eastern New Mexico University | Portales, New Mexico, United States
Alternative Texas Teaching Certification
Region 18 ESC | Midland, Texas, United States
Certifications
- Digital Marketer Digital Marketing Strategist
- Digital Marketer Search Marketing
- HubSpot Content Marketing
- HubSpot Digital Marketing
- HubSpot Email Marketing
- HubSpot SEO
- HubSpot Social Media Marketing
Technical Skills
- AIOSEO: Implemented on-page SEO optimization strategies.
- Canva: Created marketing materials and social media graphics.
- ChatGPT: Implemented AI-driven content creation.
- e-Clincher: Scheduled and analyzed social media posts.
- Google Analytics: Monitored website traffic and user behavior.
- HubSpot: Managed CRM and inbound marketing strategies.
- MailChimp: Designed and managed email marketing campaigns.
- Prowly: Handled PR and media outreach.
- Semrush: Utilized for comprehensive marketing analytics and reporting, SEO audits, and keyword research.
- SpyFu: Used for competitor analysis and keyword research.
- Synthesia.io: Implemented AI-driven video content creation.
- Vidyard: Used for video marketing and client demonstrations.
- WordPress: Managed and updated website content.
AWARDS
- Ongoing and Continual Coverage
Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States New Mexico Press Association - Ad Spot - Retail
New Mexico, United States New Mexico Broadcasters Association
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation and Management
- Public Relations Strategy
- Media Communications
- Brand Messaging
- Crisis Management
- Analytics and Reporting
- Personal Attributes
- Develop and execute a cohesive content strategy that supports and extends marketing initiatives for both the agency and its clients.
- Produce a broad range of content, including but not limited to blog posts, articles, white papers, press releases, and website copy.
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative public relations strategies to enhance brand visibility and media engagement.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and other media stakeholders to secure and grow media coverage.
- Serve as the agency's spokesperson to the media, ensuring consistent messaging and a professional image.
- Craft press releases, media statements, and articles for publication, managing the dissemination of information to the public and the media.
- Align content and PR initiatives with the agency's brand identity, ensuring a consistent voice and message across all platforms and media interactions.
- Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to ensure that the visual elements of the communications match the words.
- Prepare and implement crisis communications plans and manage public relations issues swiftly and professionally.
- Monitor public and media sentiment to address potential issues preemptively.
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate PR results regularly.
- Use analytics to measure the effectiveness of content and PR campaigns, adjusting strategies as necessary to improve engagement and reach.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to create informative and engaging content.
- Strong understanding of public relations, media relations, and digital media strategies.
- Excellent communicator and creative thinker, able to use data and intuition to inform decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
- A proactive mindset, with the enthusiasm to pursue media opportunities and the tenacity to build a strong network.
Leslie: Unplugged
- Born and raised in West Texas
- First-generation high school and college graduate
- Favorite colors are red, turquoise, black
- Love horses, big dogs, Mountains > beaches, Fall > Summer, Wine connoisseur, and True Crime, need I say more? #SSDGM
- Favorite places in Texas: Luckenbach and Terlingua
