Hillary Oberpeul

hillaryoberpeul@gmail.com | 810-623-3958

Summary
Versatile professional writer who excels at both short and long-form writing to appeal to target audiences; proven ability to
prioritize multiple projects and collaborate with editors, writers, and subject matter experts; a creative thinker who is
experienced with copywriting, editing, design, content marketing, and branding using industry-standard software.

Education

Master of Arts: Professional Writing | University of Cincinnati, May 2015

Relevant Coursework
Capstone | Created a 24 page content marketing magazine in a team of 5; helped write and edit a feasibility report,
articles, and turnover report; was responsible for the entire magazines design using InDesign, Photoshop, and
Illustrator; helped pitch the magazine concept, prototype and sustainability report to client.
Promotional Writing | Examined marketing strategies to determine the best option for diverse clients; implemented
tailored marketing strategies to create a promotional poster for the Cincinnati Irish Heritage Center and a strategic plan
and brochure for the University of Cincinnati Undergraduate English Program.
Marketing Independent Study | Wrote a strategic plan for marketing the Professional Writing program to prospective
students; produced the 2015 Council for Programs in Technical & Scientic Communications national conference;
created branding materials for the Discourses of Health & Medicine Symposium at the University of Cincinnati.

Bachelor of Arts: Creative Writing | Miami University, May 2013

Minor: Management & Organizations

Miami University Honors Program

Deans List 2009 - 2013; graduated Magna Cum Laude
Association of Internet Researchers Conference, Seattle, Washington | October 2011
Presented original person-based research conducted with two classmates on Social Networking, Privacy, and
Young Adults in the U.S.: Perspectives and (Mis)Perceptions.

Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant | The Graduate School Ofce, The University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH | July 2013 Present

Wrote and edited weekly e-newsletter feature articles distributed to 10,000 graduate students
Copyedited the 2013 UC Graduate Schools Annual Report (dist. 10,000+); Strategized, interviewed subjects, wrote, and
edited articles for the 2014 Graduate School Annual Report; strategized, interviewed subjects, wrote and edited articles
for the 2015 Graduate School Annual Report
Wrote and edited web copy for the Graduate School website, letters for the Associate Dean of the Graduate School,
and graduation speeches for UCs Senior Vice President and Provost
Maintained calendar of events for graduate studentsavailable on the Graduate School website

Web Content Intern | Cybervise Limited, LLC

Cincinnati, OH | May 2014 August 2014

Wrote and edited turnover documents, user guides, web content and blog posts for website clients in multiple elds
Wrote and scheduled social media posts for clients in multiple elds
Wrote and edited an ebook chapter on monitoring brand visibility for Cybervise Limited, LLC

Student Aide | Miami University Bookstore

Cincinnati, OH | August 2010 May 2013

Wrote and edited all copy for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Miami University Bookstore textbook program brochures and
all copy for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Miami Notebook Program brochures
Scripted, screen captured and voice recorded how-to videos for purchasing textbooks online

Technology Skills

Procient in Microsoft Ofce, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver), Adobe Acrobat Pro,
Adobe CQ5 (CMS), and Hootsuite; experienced with WordPress, Weebly (CMS), HTML & CSS, Adobe Premier