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Anne West

Hermosa Beach

Summary

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented professional with a background in education, editorial work and information management seeking to contribute to the Hermosa Beach City School District as a Media/Library Technician. Strong foundation in literacy instruction, library practices and student-centered support. Experience supporting educational environments and organizing content-rich resources in schools, museums and nonprofit institutions.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Jacob Wismer Elementary School
  • Designed and delivered literacy-rich curriculum to elementary students; supported reading comprehension, writers workshop and library navigation skills in a classroom setting. Spearheaded and produced student photography exhibition.

Studio and Family Programs Manager / Museum Family Day Coordinator

Portland Art Museum
  • Planned, organized and executed educational events and art-making learning experiences for children and families in the community. Maintained art education materials, managed public program planning and budgets.

Docent

Young at Art, Hermosa Beach City School District
  • Led art-making lessons in elementary classrooms, fostering individual expression and imagination.

Web Writer / Project Management Assistant

The J. Paul Getty Trust
  • Developed and organized digital content for a major Los Angeles arts institution. Collaborated with curators and educators to ensure accessibility and clarity of museum information, using skills that are needed for maintaining library resources.

Freelance Copywriter / Editor / Communications Consultant

01.2006 - Current
  • Creative and results-focused professional with proven history of success in crafting compelling content, refining brand messaging and driving audience engagement through strategic storytelling and precision editing. Skilled in naming brands, writing product packaging and romance copy that captures attention, builds emotional connection and strengthens brand identity. Known for developing distinctive brand voices, optimizing editorial strategies and producing high-impact content. Demonstrated experience managing communications, planning events and leading projects from concept to execution while enhancing customer relations and organizational culture for global brands, particularly within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Adept at shaping narratives, elevating digital presence and executing marketing initiatives that amplify brand identity. Recognized for delivering clear, concise and persuasive messaging to increase visibility, foster loyalty and drive revenue growth.

Communications Manager | U.S. Director of Communications

Remedy Drinks
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Spearheaded internal / external communications, customer relations and HR liaison efforts for an international beverage brand to enhance stakeholder engagement and organizational culture. Developed and launched Cultured Club, a virtual team-building initiative to drive cross-regional collaboration, boost employee morale and improve remote team productivity. Elevated customer loyalty by resolving concerns with proactive solutions, empathetic communication and personalized support, while turning service challenges into opportunities for brand loyalty. Created and published internal company newsletter to enhance communication and foster cross-departmental alignment.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching, Language and Literacy

Lewis & Clark Graduate School
Portland, OR

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Anthropology

University of Richmond
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Literacy and Learning Support
  • Public Engagement & Communication
  • Educational Program Coordination
  • Research & Resource Organization
  • Records Management & Reporting
  • Independent Work & Reliability
  • Brand Messaging & Voice Development
  • Marketing & Advertising Copywriting
  • Customer Engagement & Retention
  • Corporate Event Planning
  • Editorial, Copy Editing & Proofreading
  • Social Media Strategy & Execution
  • Storytelling & Narrative Building
  • Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
  • Cross-Industry Content Strategy
  • Project Management

Additional Work Experience

  • Meeting Planner, Independent Hotel Group, Santa Rosa, CA
  • Online Content Editor, tenfour / Planned Marketing Solutions International, Portland, OR
  • Assistant Editor, Arizona Foothills Magazine, Scottsdale, AZ

Timeline

Communications Manager | U.S. Director of Communications

Remedy Drinks
01.2020 - 01.2025

Freelance Copywriter / Editor / Communications Consultant

01.2006 - Current

Studio and Family Programs Manager / Museum Family Day Coordinator

Portland Art Museum

Web Writer / Project Management Assistant

The J. Paul Getty Trust

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Anthropology

University of Richmond

Teacher

Jacob Wismer Elementary School

Docent

Young at Art, Hermosa Beach City School District

Master of Arts - Teaching, Language and Literacy

Lewis & Clark Graduate School

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