I'm Natalie, a writer, marketing & communications specialist, and storyteller. With a background in Anthropology, my focus is on telling human stories in all of their unique complexity. From pop culture writing to nonprofit development and communications, I create content that connects with audiences and drives real results. Currently, I'm working as a marketing specialist for a social services agency, a content writer for a cultural organization, and a social media and branding director for a small social linguistics corporation. I'm always looking for new opportunities to lend my skills to.

Natalie Moo Young

I'm Natalie, a writer, marketing & communications specialist, and storyteller. With a background in Anthropology, my focus is on telling human stories in all of their unique complexity. From pop culture writing to nonprofit development and communications, I create content that connects with audiences and drives real results. Currently, I'm working as a marketing specialist for a social services agency, a content writer for a cultural organization, and a social media and branding director for a small social linguistics corporation. I'm always looking for new opportunities to lend my skills to.

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I’m Natalie, a writer, marketing & communications specialist, and storyteller. With a background in Anthropology, my focus is on telling human stories in all of their unique complexity. From pop culture writing to nonprofit development and communications, I create content that connects with audiences and drives real results. Currently, I’m working as a marketing specialist for a social services agency, a content writer for a cultural organization, and a social media and branding director for a small social linguistics corporation. I’m always looking for new opportunities to lend my skills to.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing & Communications Specialist at Santa Maria Community Services
August 1, 2024 - Present
Lead marketing and communications for a nonprofit serving low‑income individuals. Achieved a 150% increase in Instagram followers in the first 3 months, collaborated with local influencers to boost social media reach and fundraiser attendance by 20%, optimized website user experience to raise session duration by 66% (WordPress), built relationships with media agents and clients to improve storytelling, and managed e‑newsletters, press releases, and digital promotional flyers; resulting in a 40% email open rate and increased attendance at events.
Community Engagement Manager at ProKids CASA
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Recruited and onboarded volunteers by creating valuable relationships with community organizations; engaged with and educated local community members at over 30 cultural, health, and networking events; grew social media reach by 300% (Facebook and Instagram).
Community Engagement Coordinator at Asianati
November 30, 2022 - Present
Initiated collaborations with local nonprofit organizations with aligned missions and audiences to unify Cincinnati’s Asian American community and diversify audiences; created original social media posts and reels highlighting trending pop culture topics; authored articles and cultural educational materials; designed and facilitated activities and informational booths for the Asian Food Fest; produced content and resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; editor of '52 Voices' local cultural history project and Asian Food Fest installation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at University of Cincinnati
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026

Qualifications

HubSpot Digital Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment