Eileen Smith
About Eileen Smith
Eileen Smith is the Editor of Velocitize.com at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with 25 years of experience in digital and social media, editorial management, blogging, and communications.
Current Position at WP Engine
Eileen Smith currently serves as the Editor for Velocitize.com, a publication under WP Engine. Based in Austin, Texas, she oversees content creation, editorial strategies, and manages Velocitize Talks. This series includes video interviews with influential figures in marketing and technology, emphasizing current trends and thought leadership in the industry.
Previous Experience at SunPower Corporation
Eileen Smith worked as a Social Media Specialist at SunPower Corporation from 2017 to 2018. Based in the Austin, Texas area, she was responsible for managing the company's social media presence, developing strategies to engage online audiences, and promoting the brand through various digital platforms.
Social Media Manager at IBM
From 2012 to 2017, Eileen Smith was the Social Media Manager for IBM Global Conferences. In this role, she managed social media campaigns and engagement for IBM's global events. Her responsibilities included content creation, community management, and strategy implementation to increase visibility and interaction with IBM's target audience.
Editorial Roles in Texas
Eileen Smith has held several significant editorial positions throughout her career. She was a Political Columnist at The Texas Observer from 2011 to 2013 and an Editor at Texas Monthly from 2007 to 2010. Notably, she was the first-ever editor of texasmonthly.com, where she pioneered the online content strategy for the publication.
Academic Background
Eileen Smith has an extensive academic background. She earned her MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she studied Reporting and Writing. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she pursued the International Writers Course. Additionally, she spent a year studying English at Wake Forest University.
Expertise and Experience
Over her 25-year career, Eileen Smith has accumulated vast experience in digital and social media, editorial management, blogging, and communications. Her professional background spans media, government, events, and digital marketing and strategy. She is also an active writer, contributing editorial columns on diverse topics such as e-commerce, customer experience, media, branding, and social media.