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Ana Neal

@ananeal

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Creative Operations and Communications Specialist with a passion for content.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in content strategy and project management to drive impactful communication initiatives.

As a Creative Operations and Communications Specialist with four years of experience, I excel in content creation, project management, and strategic communication. My journey has equipped me with a strong foundation in writing, content strategy, and audience engagement. I am passionate about crafting meaningful content experiences that resonate with audiences and elevate brand voice.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated across teams to drive initiatives and optimize performance through data analysis. At Wiley, I provided administrative and operational support for author systems, managed product setups for new journals, and ensured seamless workflow efficiency. My role as an Enrollment Team Lead allowed me to manage a team of eight Enrollment Counselors, guiding prospective students through the application process and improving enrollment conversion rates.

My experience also includes producing AI-driven videos for internal training and designing visual content to enhance editorial communications. I thrive in cross-functional teams and am committed to creating impactful content that engages and informs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Creative Operations and Communications Specialist

Wiley

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Provided administrative and operational support for author systems, managed product setup for new journals, and collaborated with internal teams to ensure workflow efficiency. Developed marketing strategies and created AI-driven videos for internal training.

Content Creation Project Management Data Analysis AP Style Crisis Communications Branding Adobe Suite Canva Communication Leadership

Enrollment Team Lead

Wiley

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Managed a team of 8 Enrollment Counselors to drive student engagement and application completion. Acted as the primary contact for prospective students and collaborated with marketing teams to optimize messaging strategies.

Team Management Communication Data Analysis Project Management Marketing Strategy AP Style Leadership

Communications Intern

Joint Effort Louisville Democratic Party

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

Developed marketing strategies and created digital media for political campaigns, including content creation, press releases, and video editing. Assisted in designing visual content and conducting market research.

Content Creation Digital Media Video Editing Market Research Branding Public Relations Communication Campaign Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University

Master of Science, Strategic Communications

2020 - 2021

Provided administrative and operational support for author systems, including Open Access and Wiley Author Licensing systems. Managed product setup for new journals and maintained critical product metadata. Collaborated with internal teams to ensure seamless workflow efficiency.

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Multimedia

2015 - 2019

Produced AI-driven videos using Synthesia for internal training and editorial engagement. Designed visual content on Canva for the Editorial Excellence Team to enhance editorial communications. Analyzed data and created graphs and deliverables on Canva for editorial reporting.