Professional Resume Template for
Content Manager
Elise M. Thorne
Chicago, IL
(312) 555-0143
elise.thorne@email.com
linkedin.com/in/elise-thorne | elisethorne.myportfolio.com
Professional Summary
Collaborative Content Manager with 5 years of background directing editorial strategies and digital campaign execution. Guided organic traffic growth of 55% through SEO workflows, managed production budgets of $120,000, and optimized content operations across 3 digital properties. Proficient in Contentful, HubSpot, WordPress, GA4, and Semrush.
Work Experience
Content Manager — Solas Creative Group
Chicago, IL | January 2024 – Present
- Directed a team of 4 writers and 2 designers to publish 24 weekly search-optimized articles, increasing organic search traffic by 55% over 18 months.
- Managed a content production budget of $120,000, negotiating contracts with 8 freelance contributors to reduce cost-per-article by 18%.
- Implemented a structured content workflow in Contentful and Asana, reducing publication lead times from 10 days to 4 days.
- Orchestrated a comprehensive SEO audit and keyword optimization project that reclaimed 12 search engine rankings in the top 3 positions for high-value terms.
Content Specialist — Aero Marketing Partners
Chicago, IL | June 2021 – December 2023
- Authored and edited 150+ long-form blog posts and whitepapers, generating 4,200 leads and contributing to $380,000 in influenced pipeline revenue.
- Coordinated with the email marketing team to craft 12 monthly newsletters, improving email open rates by 8% and click-through rates by 12%.
- Leveraged Semrush and Google Analytics 4 to track content performance, identifying and optimizing 40 underperforming legacy posts to boost pageviews by 30%.
- Collaborated with Product and Design teams to create 15 downloadable resources, resulting in a 22% increase in resource library downloads.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications
Lakeview University · Chicago, IL · 2021
Skills
Content strategy, Editorial calendar management, SEO optimization, Keyword research, Copywriting, Copy editing, Content operations, Digital marketing, Semrush, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), WordPress, Contentful, HubSpot, Asana, Jira, HTML/CSS
Projects
B2B SaaS Lead Generation Campaign
Role: Content Lead
Tools: WordPress, Semrush, HubSpot, Google Analytics 4
Led the creation of a 6-part gated ebook series, attracting 2,500 new subscribers and generating $180,000 in qualified leads within 6 months.
CMS Migration and Redesign
Role: Project Lead & Content Architect
Tools: Contentful, Webflow, Asana, Google Search Console
Directed the migration of 500+ legacy articles to a headless CMS, executing a 301 redirect map that preserved 98% of search rankings and improved mobile page load speed by 35%.
Certifications
- Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) in Content Marketing (2024)
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification (2022)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Copyeditor for local community literacy program newsletters (2022–present)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
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Content Manager
Job Market Insights
$72,000
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$105,000
Avg:
$88,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Content Managers remains steady in the United States, driven by the expansion of digital media platforms and the critical role content plays in organic search and brand authority. Organizations are increasingly looking for professionals who can combine editorial skills with performance analytics (like SEO and GA4) and operational efficiency (headless CMS, automation). The employment growth for marketing and related managers is projected at 6% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
6% growth over 10 years
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