My name is Courtney Aubrecht. I’m a communications and digital media specialist dedicated to creating meaningful content.

 
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Portfolio

Video Production

My experience with digital video spans all stages of production, including pre-production, filming, and editing. I have produced and edited scripted videos, interviews, and 2D animations for a variety of clients and differing goals.

Each video project is developed to explore current video trends, communicate effectively with target audiences, and build engagement no matter the distribution channel.

 

Social Media Management

Working in all aspects of social media has been an element of my career for more than nine years. I have developed content calendars, managed marketing campaigns, and crafted unique content for several brands within the retail, transportation, public sector, and tourism spheres. In this capacity, I have also partnered with other accounts to grow audiences and promote mutual goals.

Customer service is another critical element of social media. In my social media role, I have provided real and potential customers with friendly and helpful assistance, no matter the inquiry.

 

Writing

My writing portfolio includes freelance and staff work writing blogs, online articles, and video scripts as well as narrative and fiction work. On every project, I focus on making the most impact with the right language for the intended audience. Every part of my professional work has centered around communicating effectively with proper word choice and appropriate emotional weight for the subject matter, anchored to desired outcomes.

My short story “Birdie” was featured in DePaul’s Crook & Folly 37th edition and awarded recognition in the fiction category by guest judge Sharon Solwitz.

 

Photography

My photography spans family portraits, rail photography, and staff editorial pictures. In my photography I love to capture the right moment with dynamic framing, utilizing natural lighting when possible.

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Resume

My professional experience spans more than a decade of digital media management, content creation, and creative storytelling through visual media.

Work Experience

Communications Specialist 3
Metra Commuter Rail
June 2022 to present

Communications Specialist 2
Metra Commuter Rail
Aug 2019 to June 2022

Social Media Specialist
Metra Commuter Rail
May 2016 to Aug 2019

Marketing Associate
Goldfish Thinks Consulting
May 2014 to Nov 2015

Freelance Script Supervisor
The Onion Labs
Feb 2014 to May 2016

Post-Production Intern
The Onion
Jan 2014 to May 2014

Teaching Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
Aug 2012 to Dec 2013

Education

M.A. Writing & Publishing
DePaul University
Fall 2016 to Summer 2018

B.A. TV Writing & Production
Columbia College Chicago
Fall 2011 to Winter 2013

Volunteer Experience

Stewardship Volunteer
Cook County Forest Preserves    
Jan 2020 to Present

Assistant Director
Gurnee Police Training Video
February 2013

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Content Creation

B2C Communications

Customer Service

Project Management

Video Production and Editing

Writing

Branding

Creative Writing

 
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Contact

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