Ariel Ridley
About Ariel Ridley
Ariel Ridley serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Copado, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in technical support and community programs, she has developed expertise in enhancing member engagement and managing social media initiatives.
Work at Copado
Ariel Ridley currently serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Copado, a position held since 2023. In this role, Ridley manages and assists in community-led programs aimed at enhancing member engagement. Prior to this position, Ridley worked as a Community Engagement Specialist in Technical Programs at Copado from 2021 to 2023. During this time, Ridley contributed to various initiatives designed to boost community interaction and support technical programs.
Education and Expertise
Ariel Ridley has a strong educational background in communication and digital marketing. Ridley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Illinois Chicago, completing the program from 2015 to 2020. Currently, Ridley is pursuing a Master of Science in Digital Marketing at Northern Illinois University, expected to be completed in 2024. Additionally, Ridley completed a Salesforce Administration 10 Week Training Course at PepUpTech in 2018.
Background
Ariel Ridley's professional journey includes diverse roles in community engagement and technical support. Ridley began as a Salesforce Lightning Adoption Team Intern at Salesforce from 2018 to 2019. Following this, Ridley worked in various positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago, including Website Content Support and Student Editorial Aide for UIC News. Ridley also served as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Student Trainee, providing administrative support in 2019.
Achievements
Throughout the career, Ariel Ridley has been involved in various projects that enhance community engagement and support technical initiatives. As Community Engagement Manager at Copado, Ridley plans and executes projects to update the community website and related pages. Ridley also assists in social media and marketing initiatives, contributing to the overall interaction within the community. Continuous professional development is a priority for Ridley, ensuring alignment with current trends in community engagement and technology.