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ANGEL HILSON
INNOVATIVE STORYTELLER | AWARD-WINNING WRITER 
[email protected] | Atlanta, GA | LinkedIn.com/in/AngelHilson

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Exceptional Lead Writer crafting compelling and inventive stories that transport readers to new worlds. Skilled at communicating and building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. A self-starter with a keen eye for detail, an endless curiosity for the latest media trends, and a focus on long-term goals.

WORK HISTORY
​Writers’ Raven Entertainment | Atlanta, GA, | Writer / Founder              September 2015 - Present
  • Writing great stories, crafting IPs and Scripts with originality and authenticity for the TV and film industry.
  • Pitching projects to HBO, NBC Universal, Paramount, Bron Studios, Film Nation, Silver Reel and more.
  • 2023 Stowe Story Feature Campus Lab Fellow developing a new Horror Feature.
  • Won high placements in over 25 Film Festivals and Screenplay competitions for screenplays.
  • Self-Published novel, ELECTRIC IMPULSE became #1 Amazon Best Seller, earned a partnership with Wattpad.
  • Novel won the 2019 Next Gen Indie Book Award & 2018 Reader’s Favorite Finalist Award. Racked up over 3 million Wattpad Reads. Authored the ELECTRIC IMPULSE book series.
  • Develop narratives, from concept to outline to final draft. Leading a team of freelance editors and graphic designers for novels. Project management, planning, budgeting, and marketing for each story.
 
Wattpad | Remote | Star Writer                                                                    February 2018 - December 2022
  • Signed as a Wattpad Star. Made Wattpad brand appearances at writer events, did social media promos and takeover.
  • Partnered with media companies to market new releases. Developed stories that increased online engagement, currently generating up to 2,000 interactions per day including likes and comments.
 
Kohl’s Corporate | Menomonee Falls, WI | Digital Copywriter                     April 2010 - September 2015
  • Drafted SEO copy and web content that engaged customers. Mentored and led writer groups educating and inspiring creativity in copy. Onboarded and trained new writers.
  • Drafted marketing video scripts and instructions. Created templates, tools and standards detailing copy guidelines for 50% of ecommerce departments.  Identified and documented best practices and efficiencies.
  • Facilitated the overhaul of Kohl’s outdated software system. Spent 1 year testing UX software and providing feedback and suggestions on new iterations and improvements.

EDUCATION                                                           
Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | B.A. in English Language & Literature  

Universidad de Veracruzana | Xalapa, Mexico | Summer Study Abroad Program
Masterclass | James Patterson, Shonda Rhimes, Neil Gaiman, Aaron Sorkin                         

SKILLS                                                               
Narrative Development            Analytical                                     Collaborative                   Project Management 

Engaging Dialogue                   Character Development             Researcher                       Leadership  
Outstanding Writing Ability      Editing Skills                                 Final Draft                        Diversity-Conscious     
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