Resume

ERIC KAMBACH

EDITORIAL & MARKETING SPECIALIST

Washington D.C. Metro Area | ekambach@hotmail.com | linkedin.com/in/eric-kambach/ 

VALUE PROFILE

I consider myself to be a highly self-motivated, creative, curious and goal-oriented wordsmith who is committed to informing, engaging, and building brands to help others find their voice. I bring a 5-year track record of generating relevant online and print copy, coupled with a 15-year track record demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. I am passionate about driving continuous improvement, with a laser focus on overcoming challenges to accomplish every mission.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Copywriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Journalism
  • Proposal Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • In/Outbound Marketing
  • SEO Marketing
  • User Documents
  • Document Management
  • Customer Service

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Google Suite (Analytics), WordPress, Salesforce, Hootsuite, Infusionsoft, Mailchimp, Pardot, Canva, Pixl, Trello.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Over 50 blog articles published for agency clients and psychological science audiences. 
  • Generated nearly 1000 monthly pageviews through blog, social media and email campaigns. 
  • Managed and delivered over 300 weekly application leads.
  • Proofed and edited editorial pieces for publication in The Daily Progress and Vinegar Magazine. 
  • Published in Fauquier Times, Culpeper Times and Gainesville Times newspapers.
  • Published in Griffon Magazine.
  • Published in NoVA Bards Anthology of Northern Virginia Poetry, 2019, 2020 and 2021 editions.

PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES

  • Generate content and documentation that simplifies complex topics. 
  • Thoroughly research complex topics and interview key subject matter experts. 
  • Identify and analyze metrics and KPIs to align with campaign goals.
  • Aid in business development, including webinar presentations, proposal and report drafting, and strategy development.
  • Build and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure project/mission success.
  • Draft templates, landing pages and SOPs.
  • Troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MARKETING & ADMISSIONS ASSOCIATE, Divine Mercy University | Sterling, VA                              06/2018 – 03/2020                                         

Managed university blog and created blog, social media, email, website, and print content that generated approximately 1000 monthly pageviews.

  • Completed graphic and web design projects under strict deadlines, including program newsletters, landing pages, and emails.
  • Designed business appointment cards for clients of the Institute for the Psychological Sciences.
  • Created company SOPs for application processes and lead data entry and distribution through Salesforce software.
  • Managed lead data entry and distribution of over 200 incoming application leads per week through Infusionsoft and Salesforce CRM systems.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/COPYWRITER, Wexler LLC | Alexandria, VA                                                      05/2017 – 06/2018                                                                          

  Coordinated and maintained daily calendars and emails for CEO and executive staff.

  • Created original blog, social media, website, and keyword-specific ad content for the agency and its clients.
  • Assisted in recruiting and interviewing new staff.
  • Stood in as actor/model for photo and commercial shoots.

FURTHER CAREER HISTORY

COPYWRITER/EDITORIAL SUBCONTRACTOR, SteppeMedia LLC | Charlottesville, VA    07/2021 – Present

MERCHANDISER, Total Wine & More | Chantilly, VA                                                 09/2020 – Present

BRANCH OFFICE ASSOCIATE, Backyard Products | Leesburg, VA                                      08/2016 – 12/2016

PRO SHOP ASSOCIATE, Galloping Hill Golf Course | Kenilworth, NJ                                  03/2015 – 08/2016

PUBLIC SAFETY & TOWNS JOURNALIST, Times Community Media | Warrenton, VA    02/2012 – 04/2012

FREELANCE SPORTS WRITER, Times Community Media | Warrenton, VA                       12/2010 – 08/2012

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENGLISH Virginia Polytechnic & State University | Blacksburg, VA                                     12/2010

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, Lord Fairfax Community College | Warrenton, VA                                                                 05/2008

CERTIFIED DIRECT-RESPONSE COPYWRITING SPECIALIST, DigitalMarketer 

CS-SEO FOUNDATIONS CERTIFICATE, Simplilearn, Certificate ID 1767108

SOCIAL MEDIA CERTIFIED, Hubspot Academy, expected recertification April 2022

EMAIL MARKETING CERTIFIED, Hubspot Academy, expiration June 2023

SEO CERTIFIED, Hubspot Academy, expected certification April 2022  

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

BOTTLING & PACKAGING VOLUNTEER, Old Busthead Brewery | Warrenton, VA                                  09/2014 – 02/2015 

VOLUNTEER PROPOSAL WRITER, U.S. Vet Source | Culpeper, VA                                                             08/2014 – 10/2014 

CALL INTAKE ASSOCIATE, California Coast Detox & Rehabilitation | San Capistrano, CA                             08/2017 – 12/2018