Wendy Clark Hudson's Resume

Wendy N. Clark Hudson
wclarkhudson@gmail.com
Denver, Colorado 80231

OBJECTIVE:
To secure a position or to provide contract services that will utilize: my content writing and editing skills; technical documentation and publications experience; and digital media and software experience to grow with a business.

SKILLS:
Computer Proficiency
Adobe - Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, Acrobat Pro
Microsoft - Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Sway, Office 365
HTML5, SEO, Google Analytics, Hubspot, MOZ, iContact, Webtrends, Dynatrace, Google Tag Manager, Cloud Technologies
Social Media Marketing - LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Reddit, Digg, Vimeo; Flickr, Google+
Blogging: for business, news, reviews; event bots, webinars, podcasts
Wordpress - front and backend, Wix, Dropbox, One Drive, Cloud Technologies, Google Drive, CMS, MODx, Open Source Technologies, Quark Xpress, and more.

Web and Print Content
Social media/networking to communicate, inform, educate, and market creative website brands; writing, editing, web layout and design, promotion and client support to drive results through a variety of channels.
Assess the efficacy of the website content against brand strategy and communication objectives.
Strategize content deliverables, development, resources, demographics, editorial calendar, and desired outcomes.
Audit content for style, relevance, audience/persona and industry standards, suggested guidelines, consistency, calls to action, dynamic content, and editorial process.
Prioritize key messages, write and optimize SEO-rich subject matter that fosters engagement, leads, generates conversions, and meets client’s goals.
Writing effective, engaging web content in conjunction with brand initiatives by providing website redesign, landing pages, email campaigns, editing, proofreading, reviewing, revising, standardizing language, communicating updates, positioning product launches, style guidelines, training staff and educating clients about online content market trends, and up-to-date best practices.
Manage on-site and off-site content by writing blogs, press releases, articles, newsletters, reviews, ebooks, Wikis, conducting interviews, creating videos and graphics, forms, webinars, podcasts, technical and targeted email campaigns.
Sales and marketing collateral – Q&A, Partner newsletters, tips, advertisements, white papers, sales tools, brochures, one-sheets, data-sheets, forms, documentation, publications.

EXPERIENCE:

HostWorks 2015-Present

WordPress Developer, Digital Media Specialist, SEO, Writer

HostWorks - Denver, CO

December 2015 to Present

 

Maintain and build over forty websites that we host for clients. I am a graphics and design expert and have worked for many styles of business. The site security is also my responsibility and rebuilding, teaching, and optimizing the constant changes in WordPress make for a new pressing client to rescue. 

Security, user management, plugin and theme maintenance, technical audits, server administration.

 

February 2015 - July 2015- Dish Network / WiPro Contract Employee, Englewood, CO
Web Dev/Web Analyst/IT
Backend and frontend
WordPress, WebTrends, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Dynatrace, and Webmaster Tools.

March 2014 – August 2014 – Keller Williams Real Estate LLC, Lone Tree, CO
Web/Marketing/IT Manager for The Colorado Results Team
Responsible for 74+ listings promotion, property marketing, website(s) management, technical direction, content writing, promotional materials, advertising, full color brochures for luxury properties and homes in Larkspur, Perry Park, Castle Rock, and Highlands Ranch. Wrote industry blogs, designed magnets, letters, flyers, phone app cards, listing presentation materials, open house promotion, rebranding all print and media material for the 2013 #1 Individual Realtor in Colorado for Keller Williams – Dave Gardner. 
IT responsibilities including installing PC hardware and software, updates, troubleshooting, printers, virus protection, instruction, email setup, installing and setting agents up with Top Producer, MLS, and mobile applications.
SEO, market trends, social media site setup (Google Plus+ Business, LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, Tumblr, WordPress Blog, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com and many more), marketing analysis for zip codes and ROI, lead gen, lead capture, Google Analytics, site creation, multiple site maintenance, updates, and working with vendors.

July 2010 – January 2011 KPA LLC, Lafayette, CO
Brand Journalist

Responsible for content development to support lead generation and client support for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Human Resource (HR) compliance firm.
Created webpages, articles, whitepapers, monthly newsletters, weekly EHS blogs, web graphics, digital and print materials for ad copy, sales brochures and presentations, and developed all relevant marketing and sales material for EHS product launch of seven new services.
Editor of online monthly client compliance newsletter (approximately 40,000), partner bulletins, all client-facing material and company-facing knowledge, and training documentation.
Managed social marketing, webinar promotion, press release optimization; increased KPA’s brand recognition through presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg, Wordpress and multiple industry-specific blogs, emerging networking websites as measured by exponential growth of traffic from these sites.

2008 – 2014 Wendy Clark Independent Contractor, Denver, CO
Web Consultant / Web and Graphic Designer / Writer / Social Media Specialist / Digital Media / Web Analyst / Web Auditor
Process consultation, technical design, application solutions, content creation, maintenance; brand visibility, event and site promotion, visual media, copywriting, creative writing.
Assessing and measuring current content, industry trends, articles and emerging news, legislation, blogs, and relevant content to provide ongoing client support, content distribution, organic and paid promotion through relevant channels, social networking consultation and reputation management, keyword research.
PR, graphics, FB and Twitter, banners, flyers and artwork, event coordination and media outreach.
Webmaster, social media manager, graphic design, HTML5 and WordPress development, on-call technical support for many clients:

  • Chris Daniels - Grammy nominee and Colorado Music Hall of Fame Inductee of Chris Daniels & the Kings (2013)
  • Responsible for several sold-out concerts including :
  • Chris Daniels CD release for “Better Days” at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall (2012), Chris Daniels & Magic Music Reunion Show at Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall (2011), Chris Daniels & the Kings 29th Anniversary Show at Nissi’s (2011), Chris Daniels 60th Birthday Bash at Herman’s (2012), Chris Daniels & the Kings at Lannie’s Clocktower (2012)
  • The Toad Tavern (2013) for Brice Hancock
  • Ongoing maintenance of chrisdaniels.com as well as The Kings FB, Twitter; and others
  • Promoter and Social Media, all online media, marketing - LLS Benefit for Rocky Mountain Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) at the Oriental Theatre (2011) and at the Hard Rock Café (2013)
  • Promotion, social media monitoring, live tweeting, uploading media, and support via social network channels including Grammy365 during the 2013 Grammys and ceremony for Jumpin’ Jazz Kids Mark Oblinger, Al Jarreau, and Chris Daniels.
  • Site creation and ongoing management for clients including Five Peaks GSD, sound engineer Bill Thomas, sculpture artists, Asbestos removal, automotive compliance, Vail Resorts, Kate LeRoux, Willis Allan Ramsey, and more.

 

Owner, Manager, Professional Musician, Recording Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Booking & Management – Wendy Clark Band, Tequila Mockingbird LLC. http://wendyclark.net

November 2007 – October 2008 The Colorado State Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Denver, CO
Communications Specialist – Program Assistant II

  • Webmaster and Communications Specialist for the Division of Registrations, Department of Regulatory Agencies. 
  • Responsible for more than 32 regulatory boards and offices web updates as well as all intranet and internal documentation. http://www.dora.state.co.us/registrations/index.htm
  • Wrote, edited, modified all Division web content; maintained 300 licensee applications and tracked updates to coincide with occupations’ renewals. Assisted Division in effectively communicating information by using appropriate channels, writing and editing content, researching compliance standards with federal and state laws, informing staff. 
  • Implemented project plans for new legislation requirements including the Medical Transparency Act, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), and developed pages for 2008 legislation. 
  • Key member of the Communications Council, Newswire Subcommittee, and Intranet Committee.

 

July 2007 – October 2007 i get it / iKnowledge Solutions (iKS) / TATA Technologies, Denver, CO
Marketing Coordinator for http://www.myigetit.com
Organized Internet marketing campaigns for an online CAD engineer professional training and social networking website.
Produced email message copy, content, and design initiatives for strategic and viral marketing.
Developed eNewsletters, eBlasts, press releases, and website updates for the social networking interface.
Extensive utilization of HTML and dynamic imaging software. Developed and maintained new content and media.
Increased unique visitors, site traffic and e-commerce revenue more than 200% in one month.

July 2002 – August 2006 Bishop Machebeuf High School, Denver, CO
Instructor and Tutor
Classroom teacher for English, British and American Literature, Composition, Computer Science courses.
After school volunteer tutor for computer applications and writing skills.
Developed and implemented English program curriculum, lesson and unit plans.
IT Server daily backups and maintenance.

January 1995-2001 – TighTech Inc, Greenwood Village/Denver, CO
Writer, Desktop Publisher, Graphic Designer

EDUCATION:
1991 – 1994 The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor's Degree - English Creative Writing, Minor: Psychology

References and more at http://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyclarkhudson


Continuing Education

 

CPR Certification
I-Safe
"VIRTUS"
Classes in Curriculum Design and Strategic Research from UoP
Alternative Licensure Training

Disabled Student Service training and experience

PrNewswire 

WordPress Security 

iThemes


Blogs and Website Content






Hand-drawn illustration I made of Herzl-RMHA and then enhanced with Photoshop
Hand-drawn illustration I made of Herzl-RMHA and then enhanced with Photoshop