Roseanne Segovia 630.432.

1281 | Chicago, Illinois

roseanne.segovia@gmail.com
Communications Professional linkedin.com/in/roseannesegovia

Motivated communications and editorial professional with expertise in presenting clear, concise, PROFILE & SKILLS
and transparent communication and creating dynamic content.
Associated Press style
EXPERIENCE
Chicago Manual of Style
Senior Communications Specialist | Paylocity, Schaumburg, IL, 2018–Present
Content Marketing Responsibilities (March 2019 – Present) Editing and proofreading
• Create content for internal and external-facing marketing items: Video scripts, blog posts, award Internal/External Writing
announcements to employees, updating verbiage on product sell sheets, sales event emails.
Detail-oriented, deadline-
• Create and manage internal marketing campaign: Develop proposal and present to C-suite, create
driven, & highly organized
communications plan, incorporate gamification, track results and measure success.
• Assist with external campaign for new product launch: Research stats to be used for campaign Software knowledge:
and messaging, create infographic content, create email templates for use with prospects. Microsoft Office, Adobe
• Write, edit, and compile items for monthly marketing newsletter to sales reps. Acrobat, InDesign,
• Project management for product updates: Created spreadsheet to track and manage product Photoshop, basic HTML
releases and related deliverables, develop messaging to showcase product benefits to clients. CMS and email platforms:
• Copy edit and proofread all marketing materials. SalesFusion, Constant
Employee Communications Responsibilities (June 2018 – March 2019) Contact, Survey Monkey,
• Developed internal communications program: Created submission process, centralized employee SharePoint 2016, Rivista,
communications, and implemented weekly e-newsletter for company news. OpenX, Wiki, WordPress
• Manage communications process, design communications and track metrics; provide support and
strategy to various departments, including with HR team on benefits and engagement initiatives. RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Serve as Social Admin for internal employee engagement platform: Monitor posts, create and
manage editorial calendar, post prompts to encourage interaction between employees. Social Media Manager,
• Redesigned internal newsletter to be employee-focused: Created committee of contributing Chicago Bruise Brothers
writers, served as project manager and editor, created new editorial sections, assigned articles, and Roller Derby team
managed review and feedback process. EDITORIAL WORKS
• Write messages to employees on behalf of C-suite and senior leaders as needed.
“For the Love of Pets,”
Communications Specialist (2015–2018), Senior Communications Specialist (2018)
West Suburban Living,
PLS Financial Services, Chicago, IL
May 2015 feature story
• Wrote and edited internal announcements; managed communications process and provided
constructive feedback; worked with stakeholders to ensure effective and timely communication. Paw Prints newsletter,
• Provided strategic communication support for company initiatives and operational topics. Almost Home Foundation,
• Created communications plans for projects initiated by Project Management Team; provided insight editor/writer, 2012–2015
and feedback into communications strategy as it related to projects.
• Implemented weekly “Operations Bulletin”: Created schedule; set guidelines for submission; HIGHLIGHTS
maintained consistent distribution; created, edited, and distributed bulletins to field operations. CUBE Award (Caught U Being
• Created and led new community service event with the non-profit, Cardz for Kidz: Submitted 1,000 Excellent) for Teamwork, PLS
handmade cards in first year, earned Diamond status and Global Ambassador designation. Financial Services, 2016
• Wrote, designed, and distributed internal company newsletter.
Member of professional
• Supported Governmental Affairs with editing of press releases and external announcements.
organization, ACES: The
• Assisted the Training, Human Resources, and Talent Management departments with webinars,
Society for Editing
training programs, and other materials and initiatives as needed.
Managing Editor | West Suburban Living Magazine, Hillside, IL, 2013–2014 EDUCATION
• Responsible for all aspects of magazine production including editorial, photography, website
content, and pre-press layout; worked with sales and freelance staff to meet deadlines. Bachelor of Communications
• Developed editorial content; gathered appropriate, high quality photos; edited first drafts of all in Journalism, Bachelor of
copy; proofread articles and advertisements. Arts in English: Loyola
• Created a weekly e-newsletter that was sent to over 5,000 recipients. University Chicago, 2010
• Contributed editorial ideas for each issue, as well as ideas for growth of the publication. Social Media Marketing
Editorial Assistant | Gather ‘Round Curriculum Project, Elgin, IL, 2011–2013 Certificate: DePaul
• Copy edited and proofread material for educational publishing collaborative. University, 2018
• Coordinated, reviewed, and approved illustrations from concept to final version.
• Researched and requested permission for copyrighted material; updated website as needed.