Work
Experience
2020 - Present
Freelance Writer & Editor
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Freelance magazine and news writing for various publications, such as Savannah magazine and District newspaper
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Freelance editing for The GreenLight Team, a higher ed and nonprofit marketing firm based in Chicago, IL
2023 - 2024
Marketing Operations Coordinator
Savannah Book Festival
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Coordinated and executed diverse marketing strategies for the 17th Annual Savannah Book Festival, including: social media campaign, design of print publication and large display advertisements, program creation, and email marketing
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Managed app, website, and graphic design
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Effective communication with award-winning and bestselling authors, publicists, and Festival sponsors/patrons
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General Festival planning and fundraising
2023 - 2023
Marketing Operations Intern
Savannah Book Festival
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Social media management, graphic design, creation of email newsletters, copywriting, assisting in grant writing, and data input
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Pitching and executing marketing campaigns that uphold the mission of the nonprofit across multiple platforms
2020 - 2023
Senior Animal Care Technician
Humane Society for Greater Savannah
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Assessing and communicating canine behavior to shelter staff and potential adopters at the nonprofit animal shelter, the Humane Society for Greater Savannah
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Training staff and volunteers on new practices in shelter enrichment and behavior
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Writing bio copy and creating digital content for adoptable dogs and events on social media
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Pitching and executing fundraising campaigns for shelter
Education
Creative Skills
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Creative Writing & Editing
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Copy & Technical Writing
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Business & Grant Writing
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Written & Verbal Communication
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Graphic Design
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Collaboration & Leadership
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Attention to Detail & Organization
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Project Management
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Research & Report Writing
Software Skills
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Google's G-Suite
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Microsoft Office
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Adobe Creative Suites
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SEO Best Practices
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Social Media Management (Meta Business Suite, Smartsheet, Confluence)
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Web Content Management Systems (Wordpress, STQRY, WIX)
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Digital Marketing Applications (Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey)
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Canva Pro
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AI Tools / Generative AI (ChatGPT)
References
Professional and personal references are available upon request.​
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Email request to ethanpmathews@gmail.com with subject line "Reference Request."