Holly Pennebaker
Strategic Writer and Editor | Brand and Business Driver | Storyteller | Book Author
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resolve Systems
Campbell, Calif. (remote) | May 2023 - Feb. 2024
Writer & Editor
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Acted as sole copywriter and copy editor for this IT automation startup, providing marketing content for campaigns, sales enablement, education, and to drive brand growth
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Produced a portfolio of content including blogs, e-books, white papers, web pages, case studies, customer stories and social media that represent thought leadership and subject matter expertise, including AI and generative AI topics
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Developed and maintained a style guide to ensure consistency in messaging, brand alignment, and the company’s voice
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Collaborated with demand gen and executive leadership on content strategy and execution, amplifying the brand and its authority in the marketplace and supporting business outcomes
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Edited all outbound content, including emails, event titles and abstracts, press releases and others
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Managed content calendar for blog production and maintain consistent publishing schedule across platforms
Oct. 2021 – Feb. 2023
Caregiver
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During this time between jobs, I helped my father, who has a disability, care for my grandfather full time as his health slowly declined.
Phenom
Ambler, Pa. (remote) | Aug. 2020 – Sept. 2021
Senior Content Marketing Manager
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Created and edited content that raised brand awareness, educated our customers and industry professionals, and helped the sales team nurture leads and drive product adoption
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Produced episodes of our weekly talk show, which included sourcing and interviewing guests to provide value to current and potential customers and partners
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Enhanced our AI chatbot engagement and performance by analyzing data and making recommendations
The Human Capital Institute
Cincinnati (hybrid) | Dec. 2016 – June 2020
Digital Content Editor, Program Manager
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Strengthened the delivery of HR, talent management and organizational strategy research and education through webinars, podcasts, online learning resources, corporate trainings, certifications and conferences
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Managed the production of and hosted up to 12 webinars and podcasts weekly for a membership of 175,000+
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Optimized our internal processes and user experience by reducing project timelines and creating technical guides for our sponsors and external SMEs
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Oversaw HCI’s branded and sponsored content and storytelling techniques, guaranteeing accuracy, quality and SEO
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Coached and mentored freelance contributors
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Certification: Human Capital Strategist (HCS)
Scripps | WCPO-TV (ABC)
Cincinnati | Sept. 2013 – May 2015
Web Editor, Health and Fitness Writer
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Helped the country’s largest webteam strategize and roll out the first-ever premium subscription service for a TV station’s digital platform
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Produced breaking, local and national news with live streaming, alerts and multi-platform coverage in our high-performance environment
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Supported newsroom integration to align broadcast, digital and social media teams
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Ensured SEO with compelling and prolific content that ranked highly in searches, ahead of the competition
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Created and launched an exclusive multimedia health and fitness series, “Get in Where You Fit In,” to educate our audience on fitness resources around the city, promoting accessibility and inclusion
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AWARDS: 2014, 2015 Edward R. Murrow Award, RTDNA – Region 7 Best Website, Large Market
TEGNA | WXIA-TV (NBC)
Atlanta, Ga. | July 2012 – Sept. 2013
Web and Digital Producer, Reporter
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Managed hyperlocal news for 63 communities and their websites, producing unique stories daily
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Produced local and national news, weather, sports, live coverage and developments, including the Boston Marathon bombing, the Sandy Hook Elem. shooting, Taste of Atlanta, the Music Midtown festival and other events
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Promoted to strengthen WXIA’s presence, performance and viewer engagement across social media platforms via strategic crowdsourcing, storytelling and behind-the-scenes footage that was well-received
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Led social media content creation for early morning news, ensuring our voice and integrity aligned with our marketing approach
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AWARDS: 2013 Georgia APME Award – Best Website, TV A (500,000-plus)
2013 GABBY Award - Best Website, AA Category for Television
NBCUniversal | WMAQ-TV (NBC)
Chicago | Jan 2012 – May 2012
Daypart Production Assistant
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Prepared executive producers and directors for newscasts, booked segments, participated in daypart editorial meetings and covered the assignment desk
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Wrote broadcast news content, and gathered audio and video under extremely tight deadlines
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Wrote, edited and promoted stories on nbcchicago.com and on social media
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Launched NBC Chicago on Pinterest to bolster our social media presence and reach a new, specific audience
VOLUNTEER WORK
Community Builder, University of Kentucky Alumni Association | Charlotte, NC
I’m part of the Greater Charlotte Chapter and help facilitate game Watch Parties, fundraisers for scholarships, growth of the organization and more.
Coordinator, Dancing Lotus Yoga | Charlotte, NC
The annual ONE Fest event brings together yoga, art and community healing. As a coordinator, I helped ensure smooth operations for 80 yoga classes in one day and more than 1,000 attendees.
Volunteer Coordinator, My Furry Valentine | Cincinnati, Ohio
I headed up volunteer recruiting and placement for the annual My Furry Valentine event, where 455 animals found forever homes in one weekend.
Assistant, American Kennel Club | Cincinnati, Ohio
I supported the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen™ Cincinnati program, which helps owners and their dogs master 10 skills for gaining confidence, good manners and trust.
SKILLS
AP Style mastery, thought leadership development, coaching and mentoring writers, “rabbit hole” research, technical writing, ability to distill complex topics into simple narratives, business management, software and technology proficiency, shooting video and still photography, sports information, adopting and developing the voice and tone of organizations, problem solving, hybrid and remote work capability
PROFICIENCIES
Mac OS (all devices), Google Workspace, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office Suite, Wordpress, Drupal CMS, Trello, Asana, Drift (chatbot), Zoom, join.me, Wirecast, Canva, EndPlay (Anvato) CMS/Video Studio, Pixelmator, Airship and Chartbeat | Familiar with: Creatopy, Airtable, iNews, Newsmaker CMS, LocalNet CMS, ENPS, Brightcove, Newsticker and HTML/coding
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Journalism
DePaul University, Chicago
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Contributor, The DePaulia newspaper, DePauliaOnline.com, The Red Line Project
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Covered the sentencing of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich
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Was the only student in my class to interview Bob Woodward for an investigative report on Watergate
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AWARDS:
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Two Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism, for Best Online Feature Story and Best Start-up Publication
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Society of Professional Journalists Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award for Online In-Depth Reporting, 2012
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Society of Professional Journalists Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award for Online Feature Reporting, 2011
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Editor & Publisher EPPY Award for Best College/University Online Documentary, 2011
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Bachelor of Science, Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
Associate degree, Art
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AWARD:
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The Costume Society of America’s Jim Liles Award, Southeast Region, for research and thesis on female bodybuilding versus western cultural ideals
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