Resume
Elizabeth Willse
www.elizabethwillse.comewillse@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from Vassar College.
- Ten years experience as a freelance journalist, including 3 years writing book reviews for the Star-Ledger.
- Two years experience as a social media strategist and content manager for websites and brands.
- Entrepreneurial experience, including brand development and client relations.
Professional Skills
- Versatile writing skills on deadline.
- Varied writing experience, including web content, press releases and features journalism.
- Clear and diplomatic communication skills, both written and oral.
- Creative and driven problem-solving.
Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills
- Work well with a diverse group of people.
- Honest, friendly, excellent communication skills.
- Work well in both independent and collaborative environment.
- Leadership roles in social media campaigns, editing projects, and the client and personnel needs of a busy midtown gym.
Computer Skills
- Well-developed skills with WordPress and TypePad blogging platforms, and HTML.
- Can design and maintain social media campaigns, tailoring Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to client needs.
- Basic photo editing and web layout.
- Able to learn new software applications with ease.
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute, New York, New York
- Masters in Library and Information Science
- Expected Graduation Date: May, 2015
Vassar College Poughkeepsie, New York
B.A. In Anthropology 2000
- As a student, ran a 6-week mini-course in ergonomics for students and faculty.
- Concentrated on cultural anthropology, with additional coursework in English and Sociology.
WRITING/ EDITING/ SOCIAL MEDIA
AMACOM Books New York, N.Y.
Part-Time Publicist
- Assisting with social media campaigns for upcoming titles.
- Broadening AMACOM’s brand outreach through social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook.
- Administrative duties such as mailings, database updates and supply orders.
Newark Star-Ledger Newark, N.J.
Freelance Writer 2000 to Present
- Writing for book review, parenting, op ed, and food sections.
- An article about the Obamas’ puppy and responsible pet ownership was picked up and republished by Staten Island Advance, the Star-Ledger’s sister publication.
WouldYouRockThis.com/PinkyShears.com New York, N.Y.
Editor 2009 to 2011
- Working with site founder to establish and promote brand identity.
- Won $5000 prize in 2010 PowerUp! Competition for Small Businesses.
Perceptive Pixel New York, N.Y.
Technical Writer October-December 2010
- Updated and edited existing installation guide and software manual.
- Drafted documentation for proprietary software’s new features.
- Drafted a style guide to allow for consistency across all manuals and corporate communication.
Women’s Voices For Change New York, N.Y.
Contributing Editor and Social Media Strategist 2008 to 2010
- Sourced site content and supplementary media, and followed up with blog comments and links.
- Conducted and wrote interviews with authors and covered live events.
- Promoted blog content across social media sites and mirrors, such as Twitter and Facebook, including link placement on high-traffic blogs.
- Assisted in server migration between MoveableType and WordPress, and addressed resultant formatting issues.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
FirstChoice Staffing New York, N.Y.
Temporary Administrative Staff
June 2010-present
New York Sports Club New York, N.Y.
Personal Trainer and Manager on Duty
2000 to 2010
Dr. Anthony Aurigemma M.D. New York, N.Y.
Temporary Receptionist
May-June 2010

