Deborah Blank

Events Content Strategist at Riskified

Deborah Blank has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles.

Deborah currently works at Riskified as an Events Content Strategist, where they focus on creating content for events. Prior to this, they worked as a Marketing Writer: Events at Riskified, where they utilized machine-learning algorithms and behavioral analytics to increase revenue and prevent fraud for online merchants, including Fortune 500 companies.

Before joining Riskified, Deborah worked at OurCrowd as an Events Content Manager, managing content, speakers, and websites for virtual and in-person events. Deborah also held the role of Summit Content Manager at OurCrowd. Prior to that, they worked as an Executive Assistant at the company.

Deborah also has experience working at Michlelet Mevaseret Zion as a Councillor for girls studying abroad after High School. Deborah provided guidance and support to these students during their time abroad.

Deborah has also worked for various organizations including Aish UK, GIFT, FJL, JRoots, and Legacy Live as an Executive Assistant to the Charities CEO.

Additionally, Deborah worked as a Journalist at the Jewish Telegraph.

Early in their career, they served as an Executive Communities and Volunteers Coordinator at Bnei Akiva, where they were responsible for managing youth groups, organizing events, and providing leadership training.

Deborah also worked as a Student Development Officer at the Guild of Students, University of Birmingham, where they coordinated volunteer activities and assisted student groups with marketing and fundraising.

Prior to that, they held the role of Kitchen Supervisor at Birmingham and Student Outreach Mentor at Selly Park Technology School, where they mentored disadvantaged children and provided guidance on educational opportunities.

Deborah Blank has a diverse education history spanning various fields of study. Deborah attended Yahav College from 2017 to 2018, where they obtained a degree in Social Media Marketing. Prior to that, in 2017, they attended Ulpan Morasha to study Hebrew Language and Literature. Deborah also attended Ulpan Etzion from 2016 to 2017 for the same field of study.

In 2015, Deborah enrolled at Nishmat - The Jeanie Schottenstein Center for Advanced Torah Study for Women, focusing on Jewish/Judaic Studies. Moving further back, they graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Social Science.

During their high school years from 2000 to 2007, Deborah attended Manchester High School for Girls and studied English Literature, History, and Biology, achieving A levels. Additionally, they pursued their passion for acting and drama at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama from 2001 to 2006.

In terms of additional certifications, Deborah obtained a ChatGPT for Beginners to Experts: A Marketing Agencies' Guide on Starting or Scaling a Business Using ChatGPT & OpenAI! certification from Udemy in June 2023. In April 2022, they obtained an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from United Hatzalah of Israel. Deborah also acquired a Better Business Writing Skills certification from Udemy in October 2021. Furthermore, they completed a course titled "Being Strategic: Thinking and Acting with Impact" on Udemy, although the exact month and year of completion are unknown.

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  • Events Content Strategist

    August, 2022 - present

  • Marketing Writer Events

    August, 2021