University of Denver, (Denver Publishing institute) Denver, Colorado Graduate certificate in publishing

July 2018

St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, New York B.A. in journalism and mass communication; minor in women’s studies. Awarded Woman of Promise honor

Dec. 2016

M.A. in integrated marketing communications (IMC)4.0 GPA. Awarded the Laurie A. Branch Outstanding Achievment in IMC honor

May 2018

Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

Spring 2015

Oxford University, Trinity College Oxford, England

Summer 2017

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Education:

Hannah R. Gordon@hr_gordon716.912.5720

hrgordon@sittinginspiltink.com3990 North Freeman Road

Orchard Park, NY 14127

Storyteller. Editor. Marketer.Guardian of the Galaxy.

Buffalo Heritage Unlimited Co-Publisher (November 2017 to present) Worked with CEO to develop vision for company; developed mar-keting and launch plans for individual books; curated children’s book illustrators; managed title developement and author meet-ings; developed digital footprint of the house

Emerging Revolutionary War Series Managing Editor (April 2016 to present) Managed authors and content; edited manuscripts; oversaw book production from concept to printing and publishment under Savas Beatie, LLC; partnered with chief historian for accuracy edit

Franciscan Institute Publications Editorial Assistant (Sept. 2016 to June 2017) Managed the Institute’s quarterly magazine, Franciscan Connections: The Cord; edited each submission to the publication; managed stu-dent interns; worked with designer, business office, and Institute coor-dinator to ensure a timely execution of the plans for the magazine

USA Today College Contributing Writer (Aug. 2015 to June 2016)Pitched and wrote stories for the national publication geared toward a college-aged audience

The Buffalo News News Staff Reporter; Freelance Writer (May 2015 to Aug. 2016)Pitched and wrote stories for the regional publication; assigned to features section, but worked in a variety of departments covering cops, general news, and writing obituaries; wrote cover stories for features and for page one

The Bona Venture Editor-in-Chief (Dec. 2015 to June 2016) Training Editor (Aug. 2016 to May 2017)Managed the weekly, student-run newspaper at St. Bonaventure, including a staff of 35 people (writers, editors, photographers, and advertisers); oversaw budget and spending, as well as weekly production, editing, and design. As training editor: taught new writers skills in reporting, writing, and AP Style

Editing, Writing & Publishing Experience:

DigitalBlogging, WordPress and Google Analytics

Social mediaExpertise with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Tumblr

AdobeInDesign, Muse, Photoshop and Spark

VisualDSLR photography, Canva and iMovie

OtherAssociated Press Style, Chicago Manual of Style, 80-WPM typing speed and can eat a 24-ounce jar of salsa (Wegman’s brand, medium) in one sitting

Emerging Civil War Series Book Designer (Mar. 2016 to present)Designed 192-page books for series published under Savas Beatie, LLC; worked closely with series editor and authors

Kwerkworks: American Advertising Federation, St. Bonaventure Chapter Design Team Member (Oct. 2015 to May 2016)Created design for plansbook and presentation of the agency’s advertising campaign for the AAF competition

Homegrown Bistro A café in Orchard Park, NY Marketing Manager (Dec. 2015 to Aug. 2017) Developed brand identity with owner while creating and curating social media content for a cross-platform marketing campaign; created promotional content for events; worked weekly farmer’s markets during summer 2016 to connect with target market; designed menus in InDesign

The Laugh Pack, St. Bonaventure University’s improv comedy club Director of Public Relations (Jan. 2014 to May 2015)Managed club social media; coordinated with campus media for coverage of upcoming events; promoted shows around campus

WSBU The Buzz St. Bonaventure University’s campus radio station Radio Show Host (Sept. 2013 to Dec. 2014)Hosted weekly radio show; had co-hosts for a period of time

Jandoli School of CommunicationSt. Bonaventure University Graduate Assistant (Jan. 2017-May 2018)Managed social media; partnered with the other graduate assis-tant to develop and implement brand revitalization plan, which consisted of social media revamp, physical building changes, and the launch of a semesterly magazine

Teaching and Learning CenterSt. Bonaventure University Academic Tutor (Jan.. 2017-May 2018)Tutored news writing courses, teaching students basic concepts like inverted pyramid structure, AP Style Reference and interviewing techniques

New York State Communication Association 2016 ConferenceVilla Roma Resort and Conference Center; Callicoon, New York Panelist (Oct. 14-16, 2016)Presented with two professors and one student on results of a survey study of students in an experiential newsroom classroom; spoke on personal experience as well as study findings

Marketing, Design, and Other Media Experience:

Academic Experience:

Hannah R. Gordon@hr_gordon716.912.5720

hrgordon@sittinginspiltink.com3990 North Freeman Road

Orchard Park, NY 14127

For Clips, photography and more, please visit my digital portfolio at www.hrgordon.businesscatalyst.com

Prague, Czech Republic

Wieliczka, Poland

Berlin, Germany