Maranda Bodas

maranda.bodas@gmail.com
(970) 589 4863
www.marandabodas.com

Content Experience

Content Strategist & Storyteller

Water For People | Denver, CO (January 2015 - Present)
-Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy to
reach Water For Peoples various audiences.
-Responsible for all external content including web, social, and
partner communications.
-Create multimedia content for various partners including:
TOMS, Absolut Elyx, and Cottonelle.
-Collect and shape content from Water For Peoples 9 country
offices. (Reporting trips to Uganda, Rwanda & Malawi)
-Lead two annual fundraising campaigns ($1 Million+ raised)
-Responsible for developing and launching a comprehensive
rebrand.

Medill School of Journalism

Northwestern University

Integrated Media Consultant (October 2013 - Present)

University of Colorado

-Work with a diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands to develop

and implement comprehensive digital marketing campaigns.
-Establish small-business owners as thought leaders in their
respective fields.
-Portfolio includes: Livliga | Kishu Charcoal

MS, Journalism

Evanston, IL September 2013-August 2014

Focus: Magazine & Interactive Publishing
Courses in: Photography, Website Production,
News, Graphics & Design, Developmental Editing

BA, International Affairs

Boulder, CO August 2007-May 2011

Focus: Italian Language | International
Media & Communications | Leadership

Managing Editor
Realize Magazine | Los Angeles, CA (July 2014 - March 2015)
-Reshaped and tightened publications pillars.
-Lead a full website redesign.
-Developed and maintained a consistent editorial calendar.
-Cultivated, edited and produced weekly content.
-Developed and lead marketing & social media strategy.
-Sourced photos, art, and multimedia for all stories.
-Worked with contributors to shape unique narratives.

PR Intern
Fresh Ideas Group | Boulder, CO (May 2011 - September 2011)
-Managed PR and marketing strategy for 9 natural products.
-Collected, reviewed, and reported on analytics.
-Built and maintained influencer lists.

Professional Experience
Event Director
Galvanize|Denver, CO (January 2012 - September 2013)
-Part of the core team to build, launch and manage the startup
community & co-working space.
-Organized and executed 100 + private and public events
including meetups and highprofile events with key investors.
-Translated the needs of clients into tangible integrated
marketing opportunities.

Editorial: Developmental Editing, AP Style, Fact

Checking, News Judgment, Voice
Content Management: Drupal, Wordpress,
MailChimp, Constant Contact, Contentful
Audio/Video: Adobe Audition &
Premiere, Finalcut Pro, iMovie
Design: InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, DPS
Social Media: Hootsuite, Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat
Integrated Marketing: Content Strategy, Brand
Development, Messaging