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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NOTABLE POSITIONS

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MARKETING SPECIALIST

May 2018 - Present

Design and manage marketing emails, including writing captivating copy, thoroughly editing content, and overseeing release schedule of emails sent to thousands of recipients
Create, design, and edit new and existing web content through CRM using HTML/CSS coding, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Develop fresh, innovative marketing strategies for specific content, events, and products

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

January 2018 - March 2018

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

LEAD AUDITORIUM TECH

September 2011 - August 2016

Designed and implemented lighting and sound designs for various events, such as concerts, religious festivals, dance recitals, and more
Acted as a resource to organizers and directors of events for information, technical assistance, and logistics
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

Utilized personal and professional network to grow social media followings significantly
Created and promoted group-sponsored events through Facebook and Twitter

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