Meet Jennifer Youberg, Master's Graduate and Future Ph.D Candidate
Hello! I'm Jennifer Youberg, a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's and Master’s in Corporate Communication Baruch College. As a freelance writer and editor, I create and refine engaging content, applying SEO best practices to boost online visibility. My experience includes an impactful internship at The Emerald Media Group, where I increased website traffic and social media engagement. I've also supported freshmen as a Peer Mentor at Baruch College. With skills in Adobe, Canva, Microsoft Office, HTML, and Google Analytics, and a passion for disability advocacy, public and political advocacy, reading, writing, animals, volunteering, and video games, I am committed to making a positive impact. Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate!
Experience
Freelance Writer
Self-Employed
April 2020 — Present
Demonstrated proficiency in creating engaging and informative content across platforms.
Applied SEO best practices to enhance online visibility and improve search engine rankings for client websites, resulting in increased organic traffic.
Consistently delivered high-quality content within tight deadlines, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Freelance Editor
Self-Employed
April 2020 — Present
Demonstrated proficiency in editing a variety of content, including articles, blog posts, manuscripts, and academic papers, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guides.
Adhered to specific style guides and implemented rigorous quality control processes to review and enhance content, focusing on overall structure, tone, and clarity while maintaining the author’s voice.
Conducted thorough proofreading to catch spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors, delivering final drafts that are polished and publication-ready.
Editorial Intern
The Emerald Media Group
May 2021 — September 2021
Wrote weekly articles that were published on the website and utilized SEO to market my articles, which increased traffic to the website by 20%.
Wrote a spread that was featured in the print magazine, which interviewed stakeholders and consumers in the industry.
Meet weekly with the editorial team to discuss tactics to drive traffic to the page.
Utilize social media and data analytics to promote articles, leading to a 30% increase in article clicks.
Peer Mentor
Baruch College/Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program
June 2020 — June 2021
Helped to facilitate summer instruction for the incoming freshman class of 2024.
Managed the college readiness workshop in collaboration with a professor and another peer mentor to prepare students for the transition to college.
Collaborated with online events for over 200 students to keep them engaged and ease their nervousness.
Teaching Assistant
Angel Advantage Center
September 2018 — November 2019
Interacted with 75+ elementary school-aged children to assist them with their homework and classwork.
Trained under the guidance of 3 certified teachers to ensure the quality and efficiency of students’ homework.
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud
After Effects
Dreamweaver
InCopy
InDesign
Lightroom
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
Canva
Microsoft Office
Access
Excel
OneNote
PowerPoint
Word
Analytics
Docs
Forms
Sheets
Slides
HTML
C#
Certifications
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Issued June 2020
User Experience Design - Creating User Profiles
Issued: August 2020
Credential ID: NHLE5WNMPXFV
Coursera
Use Mailchimp to Build an E-mail Marketing Campaign
Issued: August 2020
Credential ID: PSHGFRHBLPHF
Coursera
Introduction to Blockchain: Benefits, Values and Opportunities
Issued: August 2020
Credential ID: VYXEZ5DTNMHY
Coursera
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
Issued: February 2021
Credential ID: SUE2FZVSXJNE
Coursera
Learn HTML Course
Issued: October 2021
Credential ID: https://www.codecademy.com/profiles/JenniferYouberg/certificates/9eb0741e5ebef1f9f58a53bfac67d3a7
Codecademy
HSR for Social and Behavioral Faculty, Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
Issued: September 2022
Expiration Date: September 2025
Credential ID: 51509438
CITI Program
Interests
Disability Advocacy
Politics
Public Advocacy
Reading
Writing
Animals
Volunteering
Video Games