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nDash Writer Profile for Liz Fedak

Headline

You can tickle my pickle with any mix of science video Youtube binges, writing, Ludovico Einaudi and the like, or my recent interests of Python and camping. Deathly afraid of water snakes.

About Me

Journalist and advocacy marketer passionate about equality and unity through diversity. I love to learn something new every day!

Industries I Write About

Law & Politics

Business

Lifestyle

Finance

My Writing Samples

How one photographer perfectly captured the 60s in San Francisco

This is an article about photographer Jim Marshall.

http://hatchbeat.com/2017/06/03/untitled-10/

A Weekend in SF’s Chinatown

Falling within four streets: Kearny, Grant, Stockton and Powell, Chinatown is geographically neighbored by the low end of Nob Hill on one end and the downtown commercial district at the other. It's one of the most interesting, history-rich areas in the city! Follow this guide to see it all in one weekend.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15uHt2-u1ygpYK5E1va4Lqjl95juqiEiLy8BnHJ2GYDE/edit

San Francisco Voter Guide 2016

This edition of HATCH Beat covered endless propositions that were on the ballot during the 2016 elections in San Francisco.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ZDL7He0-rycWxSU3FsdXlRc1E/view

Council of Love - About section on website

Council of Love is a love-inspired approach for developing leadership in new spaces in our community and strives to create a deeper sense of empathy for all to enable people to help one other and believe in the spirit of love. This nonprofit developed out of endless discussion about the Summer of Love and what values were most important about it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/107v0fRDOkB8rGY_hEn8FCmwVzBAhsBEEge0RWj3VPw4/edit

Ticketing and Gala Webinar Guide

This guide reviews how to manage ticketing and auctions within your nonprofit organization’s fundraising campaigns. Topics covered include: Setting up a ticketed holiday event or gala, How to create multiple ticket amounts, tiers, options & descriptions, How to manage your tickets, How to enter campaign sponsorships, How to edit features within a campaign once initial set-up is complete, Setting up Email Rules to promote your campaigns, How to create and manage live event auctions, and more

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_OXXF4trj4PLlZUv7XipC8r-a2Iplhxs/view?usp=sharing

Smart AnSwerS #85

This was a recurring blog series that featured technical solutions from Splunk's user forum.

https://www.splunk.com/blog/2017/11/20/smart-answers-85.html

Want to get your beard shaved between your morning coffee and afternoon Biergarten trip?

This is a short article about a local entrepreneur in San Francisco, CA.

http://hatchbeat.com/2017/01/03/want-to-get-your-beard-shaved-between-your-morning-coffee-and-afternoon-biergarten-trip/

Adopt a cat while you drink tea

Have you ever been to the cat cafe in San Francisco? Read this article to learn about the owner of this Hayes Valley staple.

http://hatchbeat.com/2015/06/20/kittea-cat-cafe/

Meet some of the youth from the nonprofit that's changing the Haight

Taking it to the Streets is one of San Francisco's hottest and newest nonprofits. Through its program more than 300 youth have exited homelessness and found not only shelter, but also a thriving and supportive community.

http://hatchbeat.com/2016/07/15/meet-some-of-the-youth-in-the-nonprofit-thats-changin-the-haight/

Experience

Editor and writer

HATCH Beat is a print neighborhood newspaper + online magazine that found its heart in San Francisco's Haight district.

Company: HATCH Beat

I worked there from 4/2014 until 10/2017

Digital Marketing Associate

Wrote a few webinar guides and thought leadership pieces for them.

Company: Nonprofit software startup

I worked there from 11/2016 until 12/2017

Community Marketing Associate

Edited community forums, wrote content for a 4-day summit, wrote a community leadership guide, contributed content to the blog, wrote copy for the website (community pages), wrote challenges in Influitive, wrote email copy, etc. I also created several decks for program approval and business proposals.

Company: Splunk

I worked there from 5/2016 until 2/2018

Events Manager

Wrote contracts, venue descriptions, ad content, email content, etc.

Company: Long Now Foundation

I worked there from 7/2015 until 5/2016

Marketing Assistant

Created marketing content/ collateral for a children's book author in Urbana, IL.

Company: Alice B. McGinty

I worked there from 1/2012 until 3/2014

Videographer

Scripted, filmed, and produced marketing films for the UIUC Department of Campus Recreation. Contributed copy to the blog and socials as well.

Company: UIUC Campus Rec

I worked there from 1/2012 until 2/2014

Founder

This is a nonprofit that I started last summer. I wrote a Wiki on services in SF and about 45 pages of content, including the mission statement, about page, programs, fundraising info pages, fundraising campaigns, donation pages, and more.

Company: Council of Love

I worked there from 2/2017 until now

Freelance Writer

I contribute copy on a freelance basis to this San Francisco culture blog.

Company: The Bold Italic

I worked there from 10/2017 until now

Author

I am currently writing a science fiction book and a memoir.

Company: NA

I worked there from 10/2017 until now

Eventbrite

I supported the marketing operations team in this role. (Contract)

Company: Marketing Operations Associate

I worked there from 10/2016 until 12/2016

Content I Write