Gabrielle Ghaderi

Experience

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  Shaw Media

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Journalism Intern at Kane County Chronicle

  Wrote articles published in the Kane County Chronicle newspaper and My Suburban Life MagazineConducted research and interviews for articlesCovered events and meetings as a shadow and independently

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  Books A Million

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Book Seller

  Assisted customers with questions regarding productsStayed up to date with new book releases and current bestselling titles

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  Fairytale Entertainment

  May 2019 - Jun 2021

  Performer/Cast Member

  Character performer for children's birthday parties and other community events

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  Illinois Wesleyan University

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Dramaturg

  Pre-Production and Production Dramaturg for the Spring 2020 Main Stage season (The Last Days of Judas Iscariot and My Favorite Year)Researched and presented a 15-page long resource guide with historical and cultural information pertinent to each showAttended rehearsals and responded to dramaturgical inquiriesCollaborated with Publicity Chair to advertise the productionCorresponded with Dramatist Play Service for questions regarding licensing and script adjustmentsPrepared a one page program insert presenting resource materials Show less

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  Multicultural Leadership Institute

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021

  Communications Intern

  Managed the nonprofit's social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn)Wrote articles and interviewed alumni for newslettersCreated a variety of content deliverables that aligned with the nonprofit's mission and upheld brand identityDeveloped an end of year fundraiser

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  Awakenings

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Literary Intern

  - Assisted with the daily operations of the nonprofit's literary magazine- Tracked over 200 Submittable submissions- Copy edited according to AP Style

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  Illinois Wesleyan University

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Review student work and provide editing suggestions based on writing, grammar, structure, and contentRecord summaries of the tutoring session following each appointment Authored articles for the Features section including theatre performance reviews, human interest stories, and other media reviewsConducted interviews and research for articles Assistant Director for IWU's School of Theatre Arts mainstage production of Stage DoorFilm and edit rehearsal scenes for designersWork with Director and Director of Photography to plan filmingOperate Sony FX5 camera

  • Writing Tutor

    Aug 2018 - May 2021

  • Features Writer at The Argus Newspaper

    Aug 2017 - May 2021

  • Assistant Director

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2021
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  Chautauqua Theater Company

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Arts Marketing Associate

  Developed and executed content calendars for social media platformsDrafted weekly emails, press releases, digital show programs, and web copy

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Freelance Writer

  Wrote blogs, articles, recipes, and more for clients on UpworkOptimized copy according to SEO research and SEO best practices

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  Allies for Community Business

  Jan 2022 - now

  Marketing and Communications Associate

  Develop external communications materials, including newsletters, social media posts, client stories, website updates, videos, and other collateral, which engaged a total of 1.4 million individuals in 2023Interview for and write at least one client story per month for website and social mediaLead design on social media graphics, flyers, annual report, and other branded material using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign