Aaron Michael Greene Phoenix, AZ 85029 * aaronmgreene654@gmail.com * (480) 652-2477

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-greene-93015b74 * https://aaronmgreene.contently.com/

Highly Qualified Secondary English Instructor/Curriculum Designer Copywriting * Editing/Revision * Web/Print Content Creation

SUMMARY

A knowledgeable and effective writer, editor, and teacher with extensive experience in creating content for instruction and presentation, including editing and revision of legal, commercial, and media documents. Focused on success in curriculum design, content creation, proofreading, and editing. Extensive, practical understanding of AP, MLA and APA formatting, and SEO practices across a variety of visual, print, and multimedia forms.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proofreading Blogging Research

Editing Curriculum Design Copy Editing

Classroom Instruction Customer Service Multimedia Integration

Creative Writing Public Speaking Office/Internet Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOLÜ TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS Tempe, AZ SENIOR COPYWRITER/EDITOR FOR UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (CONTRACT) 2016-CURRENT Serve as a content review specialist by maintaining the consistency of written copy for company web products and set editorial style. Also responsible for writing engaging and informational web copy, as well as editing and reviewing content for the University’s external facing website. Conceptualize new ideas while following a prescribed creative brief as well as the University’s guidelines and web standards.

Develop web content that complies with existing branding and strategic vision

Create concepts, develop original copy, and edit materials for the University’s external facing website, according to product strategy to ensure effectiveness.

Work closely with the Web Development, Graphic Design and Creative Services Content Teams to produce effective Web copy, as well as regularly update and edit existing content.

Actively look for and identify existing content in the website that can be optimized for tone, structure, links and/or relational content.

ISAGENIX INTERNATIONAL, INC. Scottsdale, AZ FREELANCE EDITING/PROOFREADING CONTRACTOR 2015 – CURRENT

Review web and marketing copy for appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style in accordance with company and AP style guides. Assist in the creation of online and print content for both local and international markets. Record and submit accurate and timely invoices for work completed.

Proofread and revised the recently released version of the company’s Employee Handbook.

Successfully reformatted, researched, and created written, descriptive content for the Isagenix Recipes page.

Reviewed and provided editing/proofreading services for international marketing documents, ensuring accuracy and ease of translation.

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EATYOURCOMICS.COM/EATYOURPODCAST.COM Phoenix, AZ EDITOR/WRITER/PODCAST HOST 2012-CURRENT

Write and edit for local film, literature, and nerd culture website, creating topical and current content using press and researched resources. Utilize social media to announce, advertise, and expand viewer base.

Established and secured strategic relationships with large, international media companies such as DC Entertainment, Marvel, Dark Horse Comics, and Penguin/Roc Books.

Review articles submitted by guest and staff writers for content, tone, style, and grammar prior to posting.

Screen and write professional review material for current publications and films, initiating contact with press relations representatives to provide initial reactions and final reviews, adhering to contact, embargo, and social media requirements of studios and media relations companies.

Conduct professional interviews with content creators either in person or via online/telephone contact.

Edit and transcribe interviews for audio and written posting.

Plan, host, and edit monthly podcast (with 2-3 cohosts) including interviews with content creators.

PARADISE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Phoenix, AZ FRESHMAN HONORS LANGUAGE ARTS INSTRUCTOR 2015 – 2016

Developing and implementing an innovative secondary language arts curriculum based on nationwide Common Core and Arizona State standards for 9th grade students at a high school with 96% parental satisfaction and an 89% passing rate in State Standardized testing of reading aptitude.

Fostering a rich learning environment through teaching interactive lessons, facilitating group and independent learning, while applying technological innovations to classroom environment.

Attending and leading professional development seminars and collaborate on department curriculum development and policy planning with administration.

Provide extensive instruction on effective public speaking and the creation of effective visual presentations

Expert with essential software tools including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Movie Maker, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, Google Applications (Documents, Drive, Sites, and Classroom), Infinite Campus, and online presentation services such as Prezi.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND HONORS EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English Education, Arizona State University

CERTIFICATIONS

Highly Qualified in Secondary English Education

Full SEI Certification

Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card HONORS

Awarded the Director’s Scholarship to Northern Arizona University

Chosen by staff and students to give commencement address for five consecutive years