Writer Resume
Catonsville, MarylanD
Profile
Senior writer with 20 years experience creating compelling communications. Strong writing, interviewing, editing, research, creative strategy development, team facilitation and project management skills. Ads, brochures, websites, direct mail, video and interactive scripts, articles, speeches and more.
Employment
Confidential, A Marketing Creative Services Resource Company
Partner/Writer
5/2003 - present
Writing, strategic communications development, project management and supervision of two to four graphic designers for a variety of clients.
Confidential
Copywriting Contracts and Projects
3/1992 - 5/2003
- Contract copywriter for Wachovia Bank, Creative Services Group, 1992 - 1999.
- Contract copywriter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Creative Services Group, 1995 - 2002.
- Freelance copywriting for client companies and advertising agencies.
Confidential, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Account Supervisor, Public Relations, March 1991 - March 1992
Developed and executed PR programs for agency clients, including Hanes, Planters LifeSavers' Fruit Stripe Gum, Lees Carpets, the Western N.C. McDonalds co-op and more.
Confidential, Greenville, S.C.
Director of Corporate Communication, October 1989 - February 1991
Promoted the agency's work in the advertising trade media and local and regional mass media. Supported the agency's business development efforts with presentation support, direct mail and
RFP responses.
Confidential, Greenville, S.C.
PR Writer/Editor, June 1986 - October 1989
Revamped, managed and edited a magazine designed to keep tire dealers and distributors up-to-date
on Michelin's new product news and sales tools. Wrote speeches for COO and EVP/Sales. Developed and managed U.S. PR plan for The Michelin Guides and was lead media contact for guides division.
Confidential, Columbia, S.C.
Copywriter, October 1985 - June 1986
Promoted insurance industry client/server solutions via articles in the company's customer magazine and collateral materials. Also wrote employee communications materials.
EDUCATION
S.C., B.A. in Journalism (News/Editorial)