April Dzierzewski

Experience

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  TMP Worldwide

  Oct 2003 - Aug 2006

  Client Services Associate

  Process and proofread/edit client orders and artwork.Update and maintain client files and logs.Contact publishing companies and business offices regarding orders, artwork, etc.Interact with other TMP divisions including graphics, media planning and billing.

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  Kohl's

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2023

  ACCOUNTABILITIESMERCHANDISE CONTENTPartner with Merchants (Merch Managers and Assistant Merch Manager level) and Digital Merchandising to understand key product features and seasonal needs, along with customer and business trends to better generate sales-oriented contentCreate product “intro”, Product Details, and other relevant copy to drive traffic, improve search engine optimization (SEO), engage customers and drive sales Produce value-added content to help the customer make informed purchase decisions (i.e., shopping guides, size charts, glossaries, video scripts and helpful tips)Partner with vendors on the approval of product contentHelp create category strategy on product-related copy and content associated with merchandise for sale on kohls.com ensuring accuracy, grammatical appropriateness, style consistency, voice standards and relevancy are maintainedProvide final quality control check and approval to publishPRODUCT CATEGORY RESEARCHResearch customer needs and opportunities for producing product category standards, best practices and implementing value-added contentPerform competitive research and analysis to understand industry trends and standardsPartner with the Customer Experience team to review product page research results and gain an understanding of customer needs and expectationsPerform external research to understand google SEO standards and define strategies to increase traffic through SEO changesServe as leader in the creation of product category style guidelines and standards for kohls.com product pages that support SEO, Brand voice and customer needsDocument product category style guidelines and best practices for SEOCRITICAL PARTNERSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGPartner cross functionally to create best in class copy guides to maximize SEO and internal search across the entire categoryMentor / Train temps and interested specialist in associate positionOwn PD / vendor / merchant partnerships Show less Proofing SpecialistKohl's Department Stores | August 2006 - July 2009 | 2 years 10 months | Menomonee FallsProof corrections of tab pages and credit pieces at key stages against the bible, version memo & Kohl’s Advertising standards.Proof corrections of brand projects (in-store graphics, mailer catalogs, brand launches, Gift Registry, Gift Cards) at key stages against creative requests & Kohl’s Advertising Standards.Communicate on a timely basis with multiple partners within Marketing and in the Merchant area, as well as outside partners.Assist Proofing Coordinators with Proofbook Review, Internal Blueline Review, workload updates, special projects; communicate with Coordinators regarding issues and updates.Member of Copy Task Force team.Act as mentor for new hires. Show less

  • Digital Content Editor

    Jul 2009 - Aug 2023

  • Proofing Specialist

    Aug 2006 - Jul 2009
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  School District of Waukesha

  Oct 2023 - now

  Special Education Assistant