MARCIE
GATES
Writer.
Photographer.
Artist.
Coddiwomple (v.) Origin: English Slang Word. Definition: To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.

About Me
Highly proficient in generating eye-catching, relevant, and engaging
social-media/marketing material on a daily basis.
Skilled in covering a range of topics such as talented artists and entrepreneurs, local businesses and small-business owners, outdoor adventure-based activities, local events, music festivals and more.
Seeking new and exciting opportunities and environments to excel in the following fields, and to widen my scope of experience – both personally and professionally.
* social media
* marketing
*branding
*photography/videography
*writing and design
Work Experience
AUGUST 2018 - CURRENTLY
SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING MANAGER for
BLUE MOUNTAIN BREWERY BARREL HOUSE
OCTOBER 2018 - CURRENTLY
SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING MANAGER for
SOUTH STREET BREWERY
JANUARY 2018 - OCTOBER 2018
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER for
DR. HO'S HUMBLE PIE
MAY 2011 - 2017
WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR
Blue Ridge Life Magazine
2015 - 2019
OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Marcie Gates Photography
Published Works
October 2014
A WOMAN AT LOCK'N
Writer/Photographer
https://issuu.com/blueridgelife/docs/10_01_2014_blueridgelife_issuu-web
July 2016
PICNIC SEASON/DEAR DANIEL
Writer/Photographer
https://issuu.com/blueridgelife/docs/07_01_2016_blueridgelife_issuu-web
August 2016
HAPPY GLAMPERS/RED WINGS RITUAL
Writer/Photographer
https://issuu.com/blueridgelife/docs/08_01_2016_blueridgelife_issuu-web
June 2017
FORAGING CONNECTIONS
Writer/Photographer
https://issuu.com/blueridgelife/docs/06_01_2017_blueridgelife_issuu-web
July 2017
MUDDY CREEK POTTERY
Writer/Photographer
https://issuu.com/blueridgelife/docs/07_01_2017_blueridgelife_issuu-web
Education
2006
NELSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Advanced Diploma
2010
VIRGINIA TECH
BA - ENGLISH
Creative Writing