Jesse Sacks-Hoppenfeld

714 Stuart Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York 10543

914-523-7335

jsacksho@gmail.com

 

I am a recent University of Michigan graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with Honors, in English and a minor in History. I am a self-directed creative writer, marketer, screenwriter, filmmaker, editor, and research historian. I have successfully delivered writing pieces, branding and marketing communications, video productions, and a completed screenplay to senior professionals in academic and corporate settings.

 

 

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan                                                                                                                                                              May 2016

Bachelor of Arts with Honors, English

Minor, History

 

EXPERIENCE

Vaudeville Ventures, New York, New York

Intern Strategist 

• Member of Marketing Team for Adverator, a portfolio company • Implement & optimize marketing strategies including direct mail, Facebook ads, Google AdWords, and email marketing • Copywriting including email templates, newsletters, landing page content, direct mail content • Optimize marketing funnel via tracking of UTM parameters using Google Analytics

Viral Integrity, San Francisco, California                                                                                                                                                 January 2013- Present

Freelance Writer, Ghost Writer

• Contribute writing pieces on technology updates, user experiences, innovation initiatives, and media and pop culture
• “Ghost Write” Kelli Richards’ All Access Media Blog and contributing writer on eBook projects
• Content contributor for updated eBook on Apple’s recent product launches and pieces directed toward Tim Cook’s nuanced leadership style

 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan                                                                                                                                      Spring 2016

Project Screenwriter, “FUJI MOUNTAIN”

• Generated all concepts and ideas, authored and edited complete script and screenplay for full length comedic film
• Researched background materials, developed believable and credible representations, plots, and characters
• Created and maintained script templates and coordinated script development, tracked all deadlines
• Followed life cycle of script from inception to pre-production

 

Vital Intel, New York, New York                                                                                                                                                               May 2015- August 2015

Branding Communications Intern

• Collaborated the rebranding of a new website and online marketing collateral for Holistic MBA training program
• Researched and analyzed social media platforms for digital marketing campaigns
• Performed targeted market research for university clients in need of innovative computer science programs
• Studied and delivered complete analysis and demographic details extracted when comparing cities with and without major universities
• Completed competitive analysis of cities with similar university based academic programs and presented summary of discovery

 

Krug & Ryan, New York, New York                                                                                                                                                    June- August 2013 &2014

Marketing Communications Intern

• Authored all marketing communications for email marketing campaigns
• Assisted in all facets of order production and fulfillment
• Solicited new customer relationships and delivered sales presentations to prospective buyers

 

Theta Chi Fraternity                                                                                                                                                                          September 2012- May 2016

Executive Board, New Member Counselor               

                                                                                                                                                                         

SKILLS

Writing, Creative Writing, Editing

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Screenplay software, Writer Duet, Editing software, Final Draft

Videography, Video Editing