Dani Alexis: Resume

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I construct cutting-edge conversations for some of the US's top SaaS companies and law firms, through ghostwriting their articles, white papers and ebooks. I love finding the topics no one else is covering - and being the first to connect the dots. I also research and publish on the role of communication in identity construction.

Marketing and Communications Consultant

I write epic content. My work has:

• Helped nationally-recognized law firms beat their competition to the top of Google Search rankings, bringing in new business in the lines of work they most wish to emphasize.
• Supported SaaS startups in their successful efforts to secure multiple rounds of funding - including at least one unicorn.
• Driven conversions and marketing results for growing insurtech and fintech organizations.
• Built trust for customers and clients of pharmaceutical research organizations, including clinical trial candidates.
• Provided essential guidance to trial attorneys, helping them win complex cases.
• Managed several clients' workloads simultaneously and remotely, protecting trade secrets, participating in high-profile business decisionmaking and communications, and time-sensitive projects.

My work includes seven years of agency experience as well as several years of freelance and contract team experience.

Developmental Editor

Co-founded a small press specializing in academic publications. My work has:

• Helped writers take their books from ideas and outlines to published products with an eager, growing audience.
• Communicated the value of our publications to audiences, resulting in month-over-month growth in sales and increased interest in publishing manuscripts with the press.
• Advised co-founders on the nuances of starting and running a successful small business, including formation, daily operations, and interpersonal board matters.

Library Media Clerk

I ran a Title I high school library. My work has:

• Resurrected a high school library that had been in storage for several years before I arrived.
• Weeded, processed, catalogued, and curated a collection of over 10,000 titles for middle grade and young adult readers.
• Created and successfully advocated for programs and budgets for the library.
• Collaborated with teaching staff, administrators, students, and staff in other district buildings on project-based learning activities, book fairs, book-related events, and independent reading plans for students.
• Secured several thousand dollars in grant funding and in-kind donations for the library program.
• Wrote and launched library website.

Adjunct Instructor of English

For three years, I taught English at Western Michigan University. My work has:

• Created and executed lesson plans with classes of first-year writing students.
• Tracked student progress, communicating with faculty and students as needed to create progress plans.
• Tracked, evaluated, and adjusted teaching as needed to drive student success.

Associate Attorney

I began my professional career practicing insurance defense, which included personal injury, insurance E&O, medical, legal, and real estate malpractice, defamation, and similar claims. During law school, I served in two internships in criminal law - one in defense and one at the county prosecutor's office.

Education

• Master of Arts in English, Western Michigan University
• Juris Doctor, University of Michigan Law School
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Ferris State University (summa cum laude, Honors Program graduate)

I am a licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.

For a complete list of my past professional experiences, or to discuss how my experience and skills can help you, please email me.