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Elizabeth A. Padgett

Austin, TX, USA based Professional Writer

About

Elizabeth A. Padgett is a versatile Professional Writer experienced in providing content for both web and print publications. She has a background in creative story-telling, live performance, and photography. Padgett’s multi-disciplinary skill set enables her to author immersive text, creating a full sensory experience for the reader.


Padgett’s professional experience has seen her as a staff writer for magazines; content editor for entertainment websites; and orchestrate successful marketing campaigns from small businesses to international brands. Companies that have worked with Padgett include: SXSW Festival, Stardom Entertainment, Jazzy Group US, the Darrell K Royal Research Fund, and the American Heart Association.


Education

B.S. in Professional Writing

University of Houston-Downtown


CONTACT

elizabethpadgett.atx@gmail.com

Communications Manager

> Provide tailored instruction and guidance to entrepreneurs and small business staff

> Oversee Small Business and Nonprofit education courses live in-person and virtually

    • > Manage communications with City of Austin’s Economic Development Division

experience

Marketing Director

> Created new product inventory, catalog, and SEO website increasing sales by (200%)

> Led company to most successful year in sales after complete closure from pandemic

    • > Revamped AR/AP procedure; discovered and collected over ($75K) in unpaid invoices

Administrative Assistant

> Increased web traffic by 25%; generated 15% increase in new leads from social media

> Primary communication for clients and staff; created web and print marketing designs

    • > Decreased outstanding AR by 50% in first 2 months; promoted to oversee all billing

Conferance Speaker Assistant

> Assisted 14 Startup Village organizers prepare their presentations for the SXSW Festival

> Managed deadlines and important calendar dates between SXSW staff and session organizers

    • > Advised in creating social media hashtags, session titles, and program descriptions

PR & Marketing Intern

> Composed press releases, drafted fundraising posters, and designed marketing materials

> Published creative copy daily on five social media channels, tracked online hits and content reach

> Assisted in venue planning, preparations, and day-of management for fundraising events


Marketing and Sales Assistant

> Successfully pitched 7 new product ideas at staff meetings; streamlined workflow procedures

> Created B2C direct mail and email correspondence; designed logos and style guides for clients

    • > Negotiated between clients and vendors for best pricing and product availability

Publications

Staff Writer Sugar Land Magazine & Katy Magazine

> Produced hyper-local community focused stories

> Coordinated interviews and photo shoots for features

    • > Executed last minute story additions for print issues

Wed Editor PopBoxAsia

> Managed publishing dates for international writers and photographers

> Distributed story ideas and performed final edits before publishing

    • > Produced individual feature stories with focus on pop culture areas of:
      South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and other Asian countries as applicable

Digital Content Editor Dateline Downtown

> Designed and maintained website; performed final editing for all content

> Conducted interviews and photo shoots for self and other staff writers

    • > Produced individual feature stories in the areas of: Entertainment,
      Technology, Politics, Investigative Reports, and Sports

Expanded details of employment are available on formal resume

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Design portfolio