Lydia Shoup

lydiashoup@gmail.com

OVERVIEW

Curious and empathetic writer who strives to help individuals and companies express themselves and connect with the world by way of beautiful, authentic language. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance
WRITER & EDITOR (2013-Present)

• Craft unique marketing language and content for brands and individuals 

• Edit for clarity, style, and proper punctuation 

MKJ Marketing

SENIOR DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST & CONTENT WRITER (March 2022-August 2022)

• Wrote social copy, newspaper ads, brochures, blogs, and website copy for 80+ clients in the death care industry

Clothia

CONTENT CREATOR (February 2021-September 2021)

• Wrote daily Instagram posts and managed direct messages and comments

• Edited fashion product descriptions and designer bios for specificity, clarity, and tone of voice

• Wrote and edited weekly email newsletters

HomeToGo

LIFESTYLE BLOGGER (2017) 

• Wrote lifestyle blog posts and listicles based around worldwide travel destinations 

Peak Ace

PPC MARKETING MANAGER & ONLINE EDITOR (2016-2017)

• Wrote original travel-focused online ads 

• Managed UK AdWords account for a major online company

• Proofread and copyedited various online marketing materials for style and clarity 

EDUCATION

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, MA in English Literature, 2013

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, BFA in Performing Arts, 2009

CERTIFICATIONS

Enneagram Applications Certified Professional

Kundalini Yoga Teacher

SKILLS

Event Planning          Content Production              Excel                                 Public Speaking

Zoom Hosting           CMS                                    Written UK English           Acting & Theater Directing

Social Media              Acrobat                                 Elementary German          Blogging