RENIE SIMONE
WRITER AND EDITOR
ABOUT RENIE
IT'S PRONOUNCED 'PENNY' WITH AN 'R'
Renie is a creative writer and copy editor, with experience in leading marketing campaigns for start-ups and entrepreneurs. Her background in social media, market research, and team leading inform her cunning approach to driving traffic. Renie is driven by her passion for education and seeks to educate readers everywhere with effective, accessible copy.
​
WORK EXPERIENCE
Today
CONTENT WRITER • DISCOVER HOPE
I write, revise, and peer edit informative content; targeting parents of young children for Discover Hope's new membership program. Projects range from producing parental guides and press releases, to editing social media posts, email campaigns, and web copy.
2018 - 2019
CONTENT CREATOR • GRATIS LABS, INC.
Initiated multiple marketing campaigns which resulted in an overall growth of 800% in overall traffic and increase in followers. Optimized and scheduled social media posts to attract college students struggling with food insecurity. I secured speaking engagement for Gratis’ Founder at LA’s annual Foodie Con on the subject of food waste.
EDUCATION
2018
San Jose State University
B.A. English (Creative Writing)
REED MAGAZINE
Lead the web team to develop Reed’s second website using Wix’s backend support, and collaborated with the marketing team on campaigns and brand consistency. Launched and marketed the website using a combination of social media and traditional campus marketing. I was also part of the Non-Fiction editorial team to carefully select, critique, and publish submissions for Reed’s 150th issue.