
ABOUT SAMUEL MELBY
Marketing - Public Relations - Communications - Social Media Strategy - Content Creation - Design
I am well rounded in many aspects of Communications, with a background in Film and Video Production, Marketing, Public Relations, Professional and Creative Writing, and Social Media Strategy. I am also well versed in Design softwares such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
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MARKETING SPECIALIST
May 2018 - Present
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Design and manage marketing emails, including writing captivating copy, thoroughly editing content, and overseeing release schedule of emails sent to thousands of recipients
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Create, design, and edit new and existing web content through CRM using HTML/CSS coding, Photoshop, and Illustrator
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Develop fresh, innovative marketing strategies for specific content, events, and products

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
January 2018 - March 2018
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Wrote high-quality press releases and client pitches, and compiled categorized media lists
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Coordinated client prioritization and outreach for several projects by utilizing market research techniques
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Identified internet trends and tracked traffic data
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Created compelling pitches for products and sent them to bloggers, influencers, and magazine editors

LEAD AUDITORIUM TECH
September 2011 - August 2016
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Designed and implemented lighting and sound designs for various events, such as concerts, religious festivals, dance recitals, and more
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Acted as a resource to organizers and directors of events for information, technical assistance, and logistics
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Came up with creative ways to solve problems as they arose, often working alone and with little time to think

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
September 2014 - November 2015
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​​Utilized personal and professional network to grow social media followings significantly
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Created and promoted group-sponsored events through Facebook and Twitter

Columbia College Chicago
EDUCATION
September 2014 - May 2018​​
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Bachelor of Arts, Cinema Art & Science
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Minor in Fiction Writing
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GPA: 3.793, Dean’s List: 5 Semesters
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PHOTOSHOP & DESIGN

GET IN TOUCH
If you are interested in getting to know more about what I can offer, feel free to reach out.
(763) 568-6332










