Skills

UX Research
Data Analysis
​Photoshop
HTML​
Content Creation
Photography
​​Copy Editing
​Writing​
Facebook
Twitter
​Pinterest
Instagram

Education

Doctorate, Information Studies
Long Island University
Master of Arts, Journalism
CUNY Newmark Graduate School of Journalsim
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of Georgia

Work Experience

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Long Island University English Language Institute | 2017 – 2020 (Position suspended due to COVID-19)

Developed the Facebook page for the English Language Institute at LIU (https://www.facebook.com/LIUBrooklynELI). Having never used social media, the school had no established presence. Starting from scratch, I worked to grow the page’s audience.

​This position required a strong sense of organization and self-motivation, as well as a willingness to be flexible and make changes as needed. I utilized my writing and design skills, and worked with ELI staff to create posts that are informative for current students as well as enticing to potential applicants.
  • Created posts to promote events, announce key dates, and offer educational tips 
  • Designed graphics and images that are both informative and eye-catching
  • Planned and maintained calendar to achieve balance between types of posts
BLOG COORDINATOR

​Lion Brand Yarn Company | 2016 – 2017

Curated and created content for the Lion Brand Yarn Company and Lion Brand Yarn Studio blogs. Additionally, launched and grew the official Lion Brand Yarn Company Tumblr account. This job allowed me to develop my technical, instructional writing as well as product photography skills. Representing a large, well-known yarn brand, I had to adapt my writing voice and style appropriately, as well as work with both speed and accuracy. 
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  • Wrote and photographed “how-to” posts for company blog 
  • Curated content to promote and spotlight specific yarns, products, and patterns
  • Developed and maintained relationships with outside content contributors
  • Managed and moderated blog comments using Disqus
  • Promoted sales and events via separate yarn store blog
  • Grew Tumblr following from nothing to several thousand in a short timeframe
  • Maintained blog calendar in conjunction with marketing department schedule
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, CIRCULATION DESK

Long Island University Brooklyn Library | 2013 – 2016

Worked at circulation counter at university library. I assisted students in myriad ways, including checking books in and out, answering questions, troubleshooting account issues, and overseeing reserved textbook usage.
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  • Developed basic working knowledge of Library of Congress cataloging system
  • Combined library and information skills with my talent for customer service
  • Answered student questions about campus and a wide variety of other topics
  • Enforced library policy, which often involved both firmness and diplomacy
 
REPORTING AND EDITING INTERN 

The Local Fort Greene | 2010 – 2011

Beginning as a summer intern, I reported and created content for The Local, which was a collaboration between CUNY and The New York Times. I was later asked to stay on in an editorial and educational capacity.
  • Used photography, video, writing, and digital graphics to cover wide variety of topics relevant to the Fort Greene area of Brooklyn
  • Managed and edited content from outside contributors and journalism students, serving in both an editorial and mentorship capacity
  • Taught and assisted with reporting and photojournalism workshops for local high school students
TEACHING ASSISTANT, INTERACTIVE JOURNALISM

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism | 2010

Assisted professor with first semester interactive journalism course. This involved conducting demonstrations, monitoring students as they worked independently, and assisting and answering questions as needed.
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  • One of a small numbers of TAs selected for our accomplishments in interactive media
  • Required me to stay up-to-date with appropriate technology and be able to teach those skills to others

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

​Eckert, Elizabeth (Liza). “Information Sharing on Social Media and Dating Websites.”
​Paper presented at 2014 IADIS e-Society Conference, Madrid, Spain. 

For my journalistic samples, click here.

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Elizabeth Eckert's Resume
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