KERRIGAN MCCORMICK
Digital Marketing Associate
             571-633-5446             kerriganmccormick1@gmail.com               Arlington, VA 22204
                                                      SUMMARY
        Results-driven Digital Marketing Specialist and a proud graduate of James Madison University (JMU), I bring a
         strategic mindset and a passion for creating impactful digital experiences. Proven success in developing and
       implementing SEO strategies, conducting keyword research, and optimizing content to enhance online visibility.
EDUCATION                                             PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
James Madison University                              Digital Marketing Associate
Bachelor's of Business Administration in Marketing,   BluShark Digital | 2023 - Present
Concentrated in Digital Marketing
2019 – 2023                                              Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve the organic search rankings for our
                                                         client base of 500+ companies
                                                         Regularly analyze website performance using Google Analytics and other SEO tools,
SKILLS                                                   providing actionable insights to optimize content and improve overall digital marketing
                                                         effectiveness in the form of monthly reports
                                                         Conducted competitive analysis and market research to identify content gaps and
                                                         opportunities for improved online visibility, and following through on creating plans to
   SEO Strategy Development
                                                         meet those measures
   Keyword Research and Optimization
   Content Creation
   Data Analysis and Reporting                        Recruiter
   Social Media Marketing                             ALKU | 2022
   Cross-functional Collaboration
                                                         Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for Government IT positions, collaborating
   Trend Analysis
                                                         with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and desired qualifications
                                                         Conducted thorough candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to ensure
                                                         alignment with government security clearance requirements and program
CERTIFICATIONS                                           specifications
                                                         Stayed current with government regulations and compliance standards related to IT
                                                         recruitment, ensuring all hiring processes adhered to applicable laws and policies and
   Hootsuite Platform                                    ensuring a pass rate of 100% for clients
   Meltwater Influencer Marketing
   HubSpot's SEO and Email Marketing                  Marketing Intern
   Google's Analytics and Ads Search                  JMU Athletics | 2021 - 2022
   LinkedIn's Creative Video Editing
   Techniques, Storytelling for Advertising              Assisted in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to promote university
   Campaigns, Graphic Design Foundations,                athletic events, contributing to a 15% increase in attendance across departments
   and Writing Ad Copy                                   Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for reaching target
                                                         audiences, providing insights for future marketing initiatives
   TrumpExcel
                                                         Handled game day operations, including set up of promotional booths, coordination of
                                                         halftime activities, and engagement with fans to enhance the overall game day experience
PROFICIENCIES                                         Digital Marketing Intern
                                                      Pennovia | 2021
   Microsoft Office and Teams
                                                         Curated weekly content for multimedia channels through Twitter, Instagram, and
   Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
                                                         LinkedIn to ensure company awareness and increase engagement, accumulating 200+
   Premiere Pro, Power BI                                posts and boosting Twitter engagement by 70%
   Salesforce Experience Cloud                           Assisted in managing Pennovia’s weekly networking events working with a number of US
   R Studio                                              Federal Government contractors whilst conducting market research on lead lists
                                                         Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to assess the success of digital
                                                         campaigns and provide actionable insights for optimization