•	20+ years of publishing and marketing experience: research, writing, editing, publishing, content strategy, content creation, marketing, social media messaging, brand messaging, paid  and organic media messaging,  internal and external communications, and SEO.
•	Experience managing freelance writers and copy, assigning articles, designing layouts, and orchestrating marketing campaigns.  
•	Beats have included education, politics, tech, business, youth trends, crime and up to eight municipalities at a time.
•      Extensive experience working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. I was responsible for the content strategy and the copywriting for Meta's new Business Equity (DEI) page.
•      Experience with podcast production and editing, video production and editing and photography, and photo editing.
•      I was responsible for creating the SEO guidelines and best practices used at Audible. Additionally, I was part of a team that did keyword research and rewrote product descriptions to be SEO optimized for 500 books.
•      I am skilled in prompt engineering. I know how to design, develop, and refine AI text prompts, how to optimize prompt performance, and how to improve the AI prompt generation process for various applications. I can also create, communicate, and teach best practices for using AI.

Heather Kays

When I go quiet here, it’s usually because life is kicking me around.
Which is exactly what’s happening right now.

But I’m still writing.
Still reading my poetry.
Still showing up in the ways that matter.

I have to remind myself that effort counts. Even when it’s quiet. Even when it’s hard.

P.S. If you want to cheer me up (and support an indie writer), my new chapbook 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐿𝑖𝑒𝑠 is on Amazon. ❤️ 

#AmWriting #PoetryCommunity #CreativeLife #Resilience #IndieAuthor #Storytelling #CreativeEntrepreneur

Marketing Manager & Literary Manager ✨💖 | Author of Myths in the Feed (sold out 6x) | Crying Heart Press Best-Selling Author | 2x Pushcart Nominee | I make strategy feel like storytelling — and vice versa.

I am a highly qualified leadership development specialist, public speaker, and training facilitator with over 20 years of coaching experience. My expertise lies in content development, program design, and delivering impactful training sessions that inspire growth and drive results. My strong leadership and communication abilities make me a dynamic facilitator who brings out the best in others.

I am the owner of Elm & North, a consulting company that cultivates individual and team growth through highly engaging workshops, keynotes, tutoring, and coaching. Additionally, I am a nationally certified Jon Gordon speaker. 

Previously, I served as the Director of Operations and Coaching at Lead 'Em Up, where I played a key role in managing database administration, curriculum design, email campaigns, community engagement, and copywriting. During my tenure, I led both inside and outside sales efforts, designed program curriculums, created blog content, co-hosted the Lead 'Em Up Podcast, facilitated live training sessions, and managed social media accounts. My work in customer relationship management, onboarding, curriculum implementation, and sales showcases my comprehensive skill set.
I also have over eight years of experience designing, developing, and delivering learning and development programs using diverse delivery methods and effectiveness measures.

My background is in education included serving as an Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate instructor and basketball coach at Southeast High School in Florida. Prior to that, I was a social studies instructor and coach at Orchard Farm High School in Missouri.  

I am an experienced and engaging public speaker, having presented at industry conferences such as IFCEE (the world’s largest geo-engineering and geo-construction conference) and Glazier Clinics. I really excel in facilitating live and virtual presentations, team workshops, and corporate staff training sessions.

A lifelong learner, I am deeply committed to continual growth. I avidly reads about leadership, coaching, and self-development. I like to utilize my social media presence to share insights, foster connections, and expand my influence.

Most importantly, I am a devoted husband to Angie Elmendorf, and together we have two sons.

For more information, connect with me on LinkedIn @Elm & North, reach out at elmendorfconsulting@gmail.com or 314-803-8588.

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