Kristine V. Chester
Professional Summary
Marketing Director with extensive experience in website management, writing and editing, and social media management. Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills and ability to work with and manage teams. Audio producer experienced with Audacity and Audition.
Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Microsoft Office Suite, Research, Content Management and Creation, Website Management, Mailing List Management, Social Media Management, Citation Styles, Audio Editing/Production
Professional Experience
Marketing Director| Darby Pop Publishing | Los Angeles, CA | October 2016 – Present
Responsibilities: Copywriting, Content Management and Creation, Website Management, Contest Coordination, Event Organization, Associate Editor, and Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr)
Achievements:
Marketing Associate | Darby Pop Publishing | Los Angeles, CA | February 2014 – October 2016
Responsibilities: Copywriting, Content Management and Creation, Website Management, Contest Coordination, Inventory Management, Associate Editor, and Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr)
Achievements:
Audio Producer | Heroes of the Hydian Way | thehydianway.com | April 2017 – Present
Responsibilities: Audio Recording, Audio Production, Voice Performing, Marketing
Senior Contributor | Fanboy Comics | Los Angeles, CA | November 2011 – February 2018
Responsibilities: Content Creation, Content Management, Podcast Creator and Host, Interview Host, Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr), Marketing Merchandise
Achievements:
Paralegal | RocketDog Reports | Los Angeles, CA | January 2013 – February 2014
Responsibilities: Content Management, WordPress Website Management, Excel Database Management, Constant Contact Mailing List Management, Customer Service, Secretarial Services
Editor | McGraw-Hill Companies: S&P Capital IQ | Charlottesville, VA | June 2010 - March 2013 Responsibilities: Financial Editing and Writing, Data Research, Data Entry, Program Tester
Achievements:
Education
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Marketing Director with extensive experience in website management, writing and editing, and social media management. Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills and ability to work with and manage teams. Audio producer experienced with Audacity and Audition.
Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Microsoft Office Suite, Research, Content Management and Creation, Website Management, Mailing List Management, Social Media Management, Citation Styles, Audio Editing/Production
Professional Experience
Marketing Director| Darby Pop Publishing | Los Angeles, CA | October 2016 – Present
Responsibilities: Copywriting, Content Management and Creation, Website Management, Contest Coordination, Event Organization, Associate Editor, and Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr)
Achievements:
- Co-wrote Marketing Plans for nine product lines alongside other members of the marketing team.
- Coordinated writers, artists, and event organizers in promoting new products and event attendance.
- Lead editor of the Spotlight on Side-Kicked contest stories.
Marketing Associate | Darby Pop Publishing | Los Angeles, CA | February 2014 – October 2016
Responsibilities: Copywriting, Content Management and Creation, Website Management, Contest Coordination, Inventory Management, Associate Editor, and Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr)
Achievements:
- Increased average traffic to the website tenfold.
- Expanded website functionality and performance with WordPress PlugIns.
- Lead editor of the Women of Darby Pop anthology.
Audio Producer | Heroes of the Hydian Way | thehydianway.com | April 2017 – Present
Responsibilities: Audio Recording, Audio Production, Voice Performing, Marketing
Senior Contributor | Fanboy Comics | Los Angeles, CA | November 2011 – February 2018
Responsibilities: Content Creation, Content Management, Podcast Creator and Host, Interview Host, Social Media Management (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr), Marketing Merchandise
Achievements:
- Managed a team of 30 contributors producing seasonal content three times a year.
- Created and hosted two podcasts and edited the audio using Audacity.
- Interviewed actors, comic book writers, and other entertainment professionals.
Paralegal | RocketDog Reports | Los Angeles, CA | January 2013 – February 2014
Responsibilities: Content Management, WordPress Website Management, Excel Database Management, Constant Contact Mailing List Management, Customer Service, Secretarial Services
Editor | McGraw-Hill Companies: S&P Capital IQ | Charlottesville, VA | June 2010 - March 2013 Responsibilities: Financial Editing and Writing, Data Research, Data Entry, Program Tester
Achievements:
- Edited the Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations, Directors and Executives for three years.
- Earned a Silver ACE award for Teamwork and a Bronze ACE award in the Role-Model category.
- Wrote, edited, and researched Factual Stock Reports.
Education
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
- Bachelor of Arts (English), 2005 – 2009
- Bachelor of Science (Business Administration), 2005 – 2009
