Margo Gabriel

Margo Gabriel Freelance Writer & Administrative Professional Margo Gabriel- ㅡ Skills Margo Gabriel is a Freelance Writer and Administrative Professional based in Boston, MA. Margo graduated with a B.A. in English and Professional Writing from University of Massachusetts Boston in 2009. I have worked as a copyeditor, managed marketing campaigns for brands and published press releases for businesses in a variety of fields. Administrative support, financial and purchasing data management, social media marketing strategy, advertising campaign management, content creation, corporate communication, public relations management, copyediting, copywriting, proofreading, blogging ㅡ Experience MIT, Kavli Institute/ ​Financial Assistant I MARCH 2016 - PRESENT, CAMBRIDGE, MA •Assist Grants Administrator with calculating FTE, effort for faculty, post-doctoral scholars with respect to grants and budgets •Organize weekly Colloquium Speaker Series at the Kavli Institute • Process all travel and relocation reports for post-doctoral scholars, research scientists, faculty • Maintain monthly Technical Management Reports for all Research Scientists, Principal Investigators, Fellows and Kavli faculty with sponsorship from donors and other funding agencies • Submit Technical reports to respective sponsor agencies (i.e. NASA, and SAO). Serve as a liaison between research scientists and agencies. • Ensure packing slips are uploaded to MIT’s online accounting and purchasing system, Coupa • Maintain accurate records for all auditing (internal and external) purposes • Assist Administrative Officer and staff with daily tasks • Actively work on improving proficiency in SAP software through web-based training Cuisine Noire/​Contributing Writer - Freelance JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT, REMOTE •Write engaging content featuring restaurateurs and business owners detailing their contributions to the food and beverage industries across the world. •Interview leading entrepreneurs with compelling storytelling and the impact that each business has on the communities they serve. •Work closely to adhere to strict editorial deadlines and AP writing guidelines Edible Boston/ ​Food Writer - Freelance FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT, BOSTON, MA •Write engaging content on local artist, food, and drink •Profile various businesses operating the Boston area •Produce relevant content to draw readers to explore new restaurants, farmers markets and food and drink-related events throughout Massachusetts Boston.com/ ​Food Writer - Freelance FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT, BOSTON, MA •Write engaging content regarding newly opened restaurants in the Boston area Fairmount Innovation Lab/​Digital Marketing Assistant Volunteer August 2019 - PRESENT, BOSTON, MA •Social media marketing assistant for the most diverse hub for creative and social entrepreneurs in Boston. •Manage monthly newsletter for co-working space, under the supervision of the Assistant Director and marketing team. •Assist with content creation, strengthen brand identity of co-working space, and draft copy for social media posts. •Assist with brainstorming and executing marketing campaigns. •Monitor data analytics for social media platforms. MIT, STS/​Project Assistant OCTOBER 2015 - DECEMBER 2015, CAMBRIDGE, MA •Create journal vouchers for swept charges and reconcile each item on detailed summary reports • File financial reports according to cost object • Assist AO with daily accounting and reconciling needs of the office • Actively work on improving proficiency in SAP software through web-based training Minter & Richter Designs/​Administrative Accountant and Social Media and Marketing Assistant MARCH 2013 - MARCH 2016, BOSTON, MA •Input sales entries via QuickBooks • Assist with responding to client queries via Etsy and Shopify • Package and ship hand-crafted titanium wedding rings • Maintain social media threads, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Etsy, company website, for customer engagement and build company brand • Assist with administrative tasks, which include scheduling meetings, marketing events, brainstorming marketing initiatives • Plan and execute trade show events in Boston and New York • Write blog posts via Mail chimp State Street/​Mutual Fund Accountant Associate I SEPTEMBER 2009 - JULY 2011, BOSTON, MA • Reconcile various accounts, and promptly research and correct any variances • Prepare timely and accurate Net Assets Values, yields, and distributions for domestic and international securities • Research securities and ensure proper accounting processes and compliance with SEC, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations State Street/​Administrative Assistant Intern JUNE 2009 - AUGUST 2009, BOSTON, MA •Aided in acclimating company procedures and standards for 50 interns •Utilized Survey Monkey to assess and organize interns feedback of the program Organized a team of 11 interns in writing internal newsletter articles included intern experiences •Ensured that all intern conflicts were addressed and resolved by my supervisor to ensure high retention rates •Responsible for providing interns with training materials, keep track of intern attendance to meetings, and used Excel to organize intern application materials Hill Holliday/​Corporate Communications Intern JANUARY 2009 - APRIL 2009,BOSTON, MA •Maintained client data in Excel spreadsheet which included company and industry news •UNICEF project (tap water initiative) took pictures and published article in company newsletter •Wrote multiple summaries of new ad’s to be sent to journals like ​USA Today​ and ​Boston Business Journal •Implemented public relations strategy in communicating with media CityKicks/​Database and Development Assistant OCTOBER 2007 - MAY 2008, BOSTON, MA •Assisted in cold calling, publicizing, preparing for, and holding fund-raising events •Maintained records of participants and other information for the non-profit developmental soccer program •Maintained grant and donor information in Donor Perfect database; researched and prepared mailings for potential donors ㅡ Education & Languages University of Massachusetts Boston / ​B.A. JANUARY 2005 - MAY 2009, BOSTON, MA B.A. in English, Certificate: Professional Writing Fluent in Haitian-Creole; intermediate Spanish; working knowledge of French ㅡ Awards & Memberships MIT Spot Award, September 2018 AmeriCorps VISTA Alum, Fairmount Innovation Lab, MEOA/Trio Program, Young Black Professionals Network