Emily Blair

Education

MA Strategic Communication, 2023
American University | Washington, D.C.

BA History and International Relations, 2021
King’s College London | London, UK

EXperience

WatchMojo
Freelance Writer, Assigned Writing Team (May 2020-Present)
• I research and write scripts for both WatchMojo and MsMojo, providing research matrices, scripted content, B-roll, and trivia entries on various topics in and around pop culture.
• I have received positive feedback for my work and professionalism from the WatchMojo team, resulting in multiple pay increases and a recent promotion to the Assigned Writing Team

Pizza Antica
Server (July 2024-Nov. 2024)
• Juggled multiple tables simultaneously on busy weekend nights to ensure the utmost customer satisfaction from greeting to final payment.
• Maintained strong knowledge of all food and drink menus, being particularly mindful of allergens and dietary preference.

The Women’s Foreign Policy Group
Communications Intern (Jan. 2024-May 2024)
• Coordinated all external communications as the only full-time communications specialist in office at the time.
• Created, scheduled, and posted all social media content using event photographs and graphics created using Canva and updated website continuously using HTML coding.
• Worked with a team of four interns to organize, promote, and host events involving diplomats, politicians, authors, and activists.

Yoga Sangha
Yoga Instructor and Social Media Manager (Nov. 2023-May 2024)
• Greeted and checked in students before classes, taught twice weekly yoga classes in various styles, and maintained the studio’s clean, welcoming appearance after every class.
• Designed graphics for and managed all social media and website content, updated the website using Wix website builder.

Surfside
Bartender and Server (Sept. 2022-May 2024)
• Provided excellent customer service while taking orders, making drinks, running food, and handling cash and card transactions.
• Worked cohesively with a team of fellow servers and bartenders to serve hundreds of customers a night while maintaining a clean, organized dining room.
• Trained new servers on customer service, POS transactions, and menu knowledge.

American University
Graduate Research Assistant (Sept. 2022-May 2023)
• Assisted Professor Gemma Puglisi.
• Conducted internet and database research and compiled data using Excel.
• Assisted in coordinating School of Communication events.

Christ the King Catholic School
Instructional Assistant (Aug. 2021-June 2022)
• Worked with students from grades K-8 both in the classroom and the after school extended care program.
• Assisted in grading student work, tutoring, classroom management, and lesson plan creation.
• Substitute taught classes in various subjects and tutored a small group of students in pre-algebra daily.

Skills

Copywriting & Content Creation: Writing, Research, Editing, Graphic Design (Canva), Photography, Social Media Management, HTML Coding, Website Management (WordPress, Wix, and Memberclicks), SEO.

Interpersonal Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Service, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Independent Motivation.

Miscellaneous Skills: Yoga, Karaoke, Boundless Optimism, Pub Quizzes, and Crossword Puzzles.