Kathleen O'Hagan

Kathleen O’Hagan Copywriter. Editor. Content Writer. Word Ninja. 100 South Kingsway Toronto, ON M6S 3T3 -- EXPERIENCE SKILLS League, Toronto — Content Writer (part time) I write copy that makes people OCT 2016 - PRESENT click, stories that touch people’s Current: Write and edit articles for League’s member blog. Previous: Produced hearts… and everything in copy for website, newsletters, ebooks, webinars, print materials, and more. between! Wrote, edited and managed B2B blog content via WordPress. Managed social media content calendar & produced content for all social channels. Freelance, Toronto — Writer, Editor & Social Media Strategist JANUARY 2009 - PRESENT Help ramp up their content in the form of blogs, newsletters, social media, and even video. VarageSale, Toronto — Content Marketer AUGUST 2014 - OCTOBER 2016 Responsible for launching and managing 2 company blogs. Created and managed editorial calendars for blogs and social channels. Oversaw freelance writers. Edited and/or wrote blog posts. Produced copy for web, social, newsletters, contests, promotional materials, and more. Responsible for pre-publish proofing. I’m creative, yet organized (and no, that’s not a paradox—I promise). I manage blogs, editorial calendars and offsite writers… and I make it look easy! My eagle eye finds embarrassing errors and terrible typos before you hit publish. I’m very, very adaptable—I’ve mainly worked for startups, so this one’s a given! Ingle International, Toronto — Copywriter & Editor MARCH 2011 - AUGUST 2014 Managed all blogs for the Ingle Group of Companies. Produced copy for web (blog, newsletters, websites, advertisements, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) and print (postcards, posters, brochures, leaflets, etc.). Responsible for editing jargon-filled content (insurance & medical) to ensure it was accessible to the average reader. Wrote video scripts. Proofread all content before it went live. Teach Away, Toronto — Teacher Recruiter SEPTEMBER 2009 - MARCH 2011 Conducted teacher interviews and managed a database of hundreds of teacher accounts. Maintained relationships with international education partners. Managed and created content for the Teach Away Telegram (newsletter). TOOLS Constant Contact DropBox GitHub Google Docs HootSuite HubSpot Jira MailChimp Microsoft Office PowerPoint Sales Force Slack Trello WordPress ...and more! Canadian Insurance Magazine, Toronto — Publishing Intern JULY 2009 - AUGUST 2009 Helped create content for front lines and side bars. Published a feature article in the print magazine. Responsible for copyediting & fact checking. ONTESOL/Coventry House, Toronto — TESL Teacher FEBRUARY 2009 - DECEMBER 2009 Guided students through online teacher training course. Taught fundamentals of English grammar in class. ACHIEVEMENTS Increased newsletter readership at Teach Away by more than 100% Transformed VarageSale’s social media page into an engaged community that surpassed 100K followers Purple Crayon International English, Japan — Head Teacher APRIL 2007 - DECEMBER 2008 Created thematic lesson plans for English and French classes. Incorporated new program ideas. Produced hundreds of pieces for various company blogs Helped a Toronto magazine successfully launch by giving it a stellar name, curating ETBT English, South Korea — ESL Teacher freelance writers & providing SEPTEMBER 2006 - MARCH 2007 Helped create an engaging classroom environment for children. Conducted language testing. feedback upon request Articles featured in Easy as ABC English, Japan — ESL Teacher/Founder publications, such as: BeautyNext Magazine JANUARY 2005 - MAY 2006 BentoBox Magazine Created curriculum for various levels of adult learners. Organized scheduling. Best Allergy Sites Produced marketing materials. Canadian Insurance Top Broker Coco Montreal Deepbody Magazine HELP English, Japan — ESL Teacher Destinations Travel Magazine Today’s Parent Magazine OCTOBER 2003 - OCTOBER 2004 Taught English to various age ranges and levels. Taught beginner French. EDUCATION Verge Magazine LANGUAGES Ryerson University, Toronto — Certificate in Publishing MARCH 2013 English French (intermediate) University of Toronto, Toronto — Honours B.A. (English) Japanese (conversational) PASSION PROJECT OF INTEREST MAY 2003 www.allergy-bites.com AllergyBites — Allergy-friendly eats & treats, spaces & places I’ve been working remotely Write & publish product & restaurant reviews on the blog. Forge relationships since my son was diagnosed with allergy-safe brands. Hold giveaways & contests via social platforms. with multiple food allergies.