MARY ELLEN “MOLLY” KNOP
MOLLY@MOLOTOVINK.COM •619-601-5198• HTTPS://MOLOTOVINK.COM

WRITER, EDITOR, INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCHER
A lavish yet precise writer, editor, and proofreader of books, blogs, and social media posts. An intuitive, caring
resume writer able to draw out each client’s most sparkling accomplishments. A dogged apprentice private
investigator and researcher skilled in navigating open source materials and social media; specializing in finding
people and hidden social profiles.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
WRITER, EDITOR, INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCHER- FOUNDER
Molotov Ink | Word Exploder, San Diego, CA 2013-present
Founded entrepreneurial writing, editing, and book cover design start-up.
Can boast a 100% return for successful #1 targeted-job hires for every resume written for clients.
Launched premier of mystery novel using social media, blog creation, email marketing, and hosted a launch
event resulting in 300% increased sales.
Designed cover for successful Harry Potter comparison theory book premiering #1 in Google.
Successfully located a victim of trafficking, recovered monies, exposed an abusive catfish, and uncovered
hidden, alias social profiles through open-source and online research.
EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, PERSONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT
UC San Diego, Development, San Diego, CA 2007-2012
Excelled in performing a variety of tasks for the former Office of Budget and Resource Management unit,
ranging in operations, fundraising, HR, and IT; requiring four new employees to cover my vacated position.
Co-creator of an innovative, comprehensive workplace training program that is still considered standard.
Devised unprecedented training program for Development Assistants; presenting and adding curriculum to
UCSD’s Content Management System (CMS).
Orchestrated Nobel Prize winner’s visit by planning travel, meetings, and events attended by UCSD Chancellor
and world-renowned scientists.
Independently directed 100-person departmental campus move. Collaborated with OSHA professionals to revise
building’s emergency plan furthering employee safety.
Submitted award-winning idea to intercampus improvement program, Ideawave.
La Playa Properties, LLC, Santa Barbara, CA 2004-2006
Originated Executive Assistant position for new multibillion-dollar property development firm.
Customized deed-signing process and acted as in-house Notary Public.
Navigated delicate refurbishment of historical building under strict Santa Barbara City guidelines.
Devised original utilities processes bridging new homeowners with state utilities companies.
Higher Vision, Inc., A Kenny Loggins Company, Santa Barbara, CA 2002-2004
Maximized quality-of-life for singer/songwriter/entertainer, Kenny Loggins as personal assistant.
Assisted with events for Mr. Loggins’ charity by soliciting donations, scoping venues, and filling fan requests.
Arranged US travel, scheduled appointments, and attended to Mr. Loggins’ and family’s daily needs.
SKILLS
Writing, Editing, Proofreading
Book Cover Design
Social Media Maintenance
Blog Content Writing & Development
Internet Investigations & Research
WordPress & CMS
Operations Management
Office Administrative Command
Employee Training & Program Design
EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, English
University of California, San Diego-Extensions
Creative Writing, Copyediting, Comedy Writing