Top Talent like Katie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Katie Kears

Product Marketing Manager
Copywriter
San Diego, CA, US
Print Advertising
Machine Learning
Product Descriptions
Proofreading
Email Marketing
Sales Copy
Writing
Emails
Copy Editing
G-Suite
Slack
Facebook
Instagram
Slogans
AI
MailChimp
Campaign Marketing
Product Marketing
Canva
Content Development
Marketing
Copywriting
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Transforming Browsers Into Buyers with Engaging Website, Print & Product Copy
Chances are that writing copy isn't your thing. And if it were, do you even have the time to do it? I'll help take that off your plate and work with your business to deliver sleaze-free copy that connects and delights. The kind of copy that nails your brand voice. The kind of copy that keeps visitors on the page. The kind of copy that compels your audience to click. Here's how we can work together: ✔️ Website & Landing Page Copy ✔️ Print or Digital Marketing Copy ✔️ Product Descriptions ✔️ Packaging Copy ✔️ Promo Emails / Email Sequences ✔️ Instagram Captions A PEEK AT WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY: 💬 "Katie has a great skill to fill a lot of meaning into very few words. She organizes her work exceptionally well and delivers more than expected." 💬 "Great experience working with Katie! I had previously worked with another writer on this project and ultimately wasn't satisfied with the result, so it was a great relief to end up with a landing page that communicates the product's features and benefits in a clear, concise and compelling way. I'll certainly look to work with Katie again on similar projects in the future." 💬 "I have found Katie's words to be both durable and smart: durable from the standpoint that a year later the words still ring; smart from the standpoint that she can take your concept that you think is polished and further refine it so that it ends up being what you wanted to say but couldn't! BidBird is better off with her professionalism."

Work History

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A.I. Domain Expert - Creative Writing/Poetry

OutlierTrains AI models through creating original prompts and evaluating responses generated by AI systems for factual accuracy, relevance, and adherence to customer instructions. • Evaluate and score other contributor’s work, providing direct written feedback to ensure customer guidelines are met. • Write and revise prompts (including ideal responses) while incorporating research and fact-checking. • Assess AI outputs for factual accuracy, bias, and overall quality. • Apply Creative Writing and Poetry expertise to specialized projects, including assessment of narrative structure, characterization, figurative language, and theme development.
K

Freelance Copywriter

katiekears.comhttps://katiekears.com/
T

Digital Content Creator

TrackitHub
N

Retention & Project Specialist

National UniversityMay 2017 - Oct 2019 • 2 yrs 6 mosDesigned individualized success plans for online and on-site students through coaching, customized resources, and strategic outreach. • Developed and executed retention strategies and proactive communications within multiple student populations. • Designed and facilitated student success webinars and other media presentations. • Created and edited digital and print communications aligned to audience and purpose. • Tailored existing student resources to fit needs of learners within the coaching cycle. • Evaluated effectiveness of student support resources through faculty collaboration, enrollment data, and student feedback. • Established referral channels with admissions team and faculty to address student barriers and factors impacting retention.
H

Field Coordinator - Business Development Operations

HotChalk, Inc.Nov 2016 - Feb 2017 • 4 mosManaged and developed 75 remote field contractors to grow partner university degree programs and generate quality leads. • Facilitated training and provided ongoing skill development in marketing strategies and school site presentations. • Collaborated with marketing teams, university directors, and vendors to implement marketing plans for conferences and events. • Evaluated markets for hiring needs to develop lead generation channels. • Reduced payroll and operational costs by refining employee contracts and negotiating vendor pricing. • Generated CRM reporting to monitor contractor territory effectiveness.
H

Lead Application Coordinator

HotChalk, Inc.Oct 2014 - Nov 2016 • 2 yrs 2 mosSupervised and delegated workflow of Application Coordinator team to produce quality results for university partner degree programs. • Cultivated positive relationships with university directors to increase efficiency and achieve low error rates. • Supplied feedback to enrollment teams to maintain compliance with university program admissions requirements. • Conducted Salesforce CRM testing to analyze and automate processes. • Developed new teams and projects: Live Chat, Re-Entry Team, Orientation to LMS (Blackboard, Ember)
M

English Language Development Teacher

Maricopa County Regional School DistrictJul 2014 - Oct 2014 • 4 mosInstructed pre-emergent English Language Learners from diverse cultural backgrounds in a secure care facility. • Implemented formal lesson techniques including audiovisual aids to effectively meet learners’ needs and abilities. • Designed curriculum and activities aligned to English Language Proficiency Standards. • Evaluated student progress to monitor listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. • Attended Professional Learning Community workshops and collaborated with district employees to expand knowledge of best teaching practices.
P

High School English Teacher

Pointe SchoolsJan 2010 - Jul 2014 • 4 yrs 7 mosCreated, developed, and facilitated Common Core lesson plans and assessments through digital resources, lectures, and student-centered learning. • Integrated units that allowed students to connect real-world issues to course material through academic research and writing. • Prepared sophomore students for state standardized testing – Achieved 93% pass rate in Reading & 91% pass rate in writing. • Collaborated with peers to develop and expand curriculum, including summer coursework. • Professional development & training – Common Core Training, Advanced Placement English Workshops • School Leadership Roles: High School Varsity Soccer Coach, Junior High Soccer Coach, Academic Decathlon Coach, Competitive Speech & Debate Assistant.

Education

N

National University

Master of Science - MS, Educational/Instructional Technology2018 - 2019
A

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education - English2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Transforming Browsers Into Buyers with Engaging Website, Print & Product Copy
Chances are that writing copy isn't your thing. And if it were, do you even have the time to do it? I'll help take that off your plate and work with your business to deliver sleaze-free copy that connects and delights. The kind of copy that nails your brand voice. The kind of copy that keeps visitors on the page. The kind of copy that compels your audience to click. Here's how we can work together: ✔️ Website & Landing Page Copy ✔️ Print or Digital Marketing Copy ✔️ Product Descriptions ✔️ Packaging Copy ✔️ Promo Emails / Email Sequences ✔️ Instagram Captions A PEEK AT WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY: 💬 "Katie has a great skill to fill a lot of meaning into very few words. She organizes her work exceptionally well and delivers more than expected." 💬 "Great experience working with Katie! I had previously worked with another writer on this project and ultimately wasn't satisfied with the result, so it was a great relief to end up with a landing page that communicates the product's features and benefits in a clear, concise and compelling way. I'll certainly look to work with Katie again on similar projects in the future." 💬 "I have found Katie's words to be both durable and smart: durable from the standpoint that a year later the words still ring; smart from the standpoint that she can take your concept that you think is polished and further refine it so that it ends up being what you wanted to say but couldn't! BidBird is better off with her professionalism."

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Katie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Katie Kears

Product Marketing Manager
Copywriter
San Diego, CA, US
Print Advertising
Machine Learning
Product Descriptions
Proofreading
Email Marketing
Sales Copy
Writing
Emails
Copy Editing
G-Suite
Slack
Facebook
Instagram
Slogans
AI
MailChimp
Campaign Marketing
Product Marketing
Canva
Content Development
Marketing
Copywriting
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

O

A.I. Domain Expert - Creative Writing/Poetry

OutlierTrains AI models through creating original prompts and evaluating responses generated by AI systems for factual accuracy, relevance, and adherence to customer instructions. • Evaluate and score other contributor’s work, providing direct written feedback to ensure customer guidelines are met. • Write and revise prompts (including ideal responses) while incorporating research and fact-checking. • Assess AI outputs for factual accuracy, bias, and overall quality. • Apply Creative Writing and Poetry expertise to specialized projects, including assessment of narrative structure, characterization, figurative language, and theme development.
K

Freelance Copywriter

katiekears.comhttps://katiekears.com/
T

Digital Content Creator

TrackitHub
N

Retention & Project Specialist

National UniversityMay 2017 - Oct 2019 • 2 yrs 6 mosDesigned individualized success plans for online and on-site students through coaching, customized resources, and strategic outreach. • Developed and executed retention strategies and proactive communications within multiple student populations. • Designed and facilitated student success webinars and other media presentations. • Created and edited digital and print communications aligned to audience and purpose. • Tailored existing student resources to fit needs of learners within the coaching cycle. • Evaluated effectiveness of student support resources through faculty collaboration, enrollment data, and student feedback. • Established referral channels with admissions team and faculty to address student barriers and factors impacting retention.
H

Field Coordinator - Business Development Operations

HotChalk, Inc.Nov 2016 - Feb 2017 • 4 mosManaged and developed 75 remote field contractors to grow partner university degree programs and generate quality leads. • Facilitated training and provided ongoing skill development in marketing strategies and school site presentations. • Collaborated with marketing teams, university directors, and vendors to implement marketing plans for conferences and events. • Evaluated markets for hiring needs to develop lead generation channels. • Reduced payroll and operational costs by refining employee contracts and negotiating vendor pricing. • Generated CRM reporting to monitor contractor territory effectiveness.
H

Lead Application Coordinator

HotChalk, Inc.Oct 2014 - Nov 2016 • 2 yrs 2 mosSupervised and delegated workflow of Application Coordinator team to produce quality results for university partner degree programs. • Cultivated positive relationships with university directors to increase efficiency and achieve low error rates. • Supplied feedback to enrollment teams to maintain compliance with university program admissions requirements. • Conducted Salesforce CRM testing to analyze and automate processes. • Developed new teams and projects: Live Chat, Re-Entry Team, Orientation to LMS (Blackboard, Ember)
M

English Language Development Teacher

Maricopa County Regional School DistrictJul 2014 - Oct 2014 • 4 mosInstructed pre-emergent English Language Learners from diverse cultural backgrounds in a secure care facility. • Implemented formal lesson techniques including audiovisual aids to effectively meet learners’ needs and abilities. • Designed curriculum and activities aligned to English Language Proficiency Standards. • Evaluated student progress to monitor listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. • Attended Professional Learning Community workshops and collaborated with district employees to expand knowledge of best teaching practices.
P

High School English Teacher

Pointe SchoolsJan 2010 - Jul 2014 • 4 yrs 7 mosCreated, developed, and facilitated Common Core lesson plans and assessments through digital resources, lectures, and student-centered learning. • Integrated units that allowed students to connect real-world issues to course material through academic research and writing. • Prepared sophomore students for state standardized testing – Achieved 93% pass rate in Reading & 91% pass rate in writing. • Collaborated with peers to develop and expand curriculum, including summer coursework. • Professional development & training – Common Core Training, Advanced Placement English Workshops • School Leadership Roles: High School Varsity Soccer Coach, Junior High Soccer Coach, Academic Decathlon Coach, Competitive Speech & Debate Assistant.

Education

N

National University

Master of Science - MS, Educational/Instructional Technology2018 - 2019
A

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education - English2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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