Resume

Skills and Qualifications

  • 2 years agency copywriting experience, creating unique web content such as blog posts, newsletters, press releases, website copy, and product descriptions for Fortune 500 retailers and smaller online businesses
  • 2 years freelance copywriting experience
  • Professional experience developing guides and informative e-mails/brochures based on complex or detailed source material, software and technologies
  • Editing and proofreading experience
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of SEO and nurture email strategies
  • Self-motivated and deadline-driven, successful in a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to learn new strategies and skills in an efficient, timely manner
  • 4 years professional experience with Microsoft Office suite plus student experience
  • 2 years experience with Adobe Photoshop CS5 

Relevant Work Experience (by date)

Sumer, LLC – Charlotte, NC
Copywriter (October 2014 – March 2015)
Responsibilities included: Completing daily writing assignments which included an assortment of blog posts, nurture emails, whitepapers, web page copy, newsletters, articles, or product descriptions; Performing edits and revisions based on peer, editorial, and client feedback quickly for same-day turnaround; Learning new marketing techniques for immediate implementation; Developing outlines for promotional email campaigns.

The Game Scouts – Freelance
Contributing Writer (September 2014 – Present)
Responsibilities include: Writing daily news articles based on press releases for a video game-centric news site; Reviewing games on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 and contributing review articles; Editing and proofreading articles from other contributing writers; Writing editorials on popular topics, or subject matter focused on gaming.

Boozingear.com – Freelance
Copywriter (February 2014 – May 2014; October 2014 – Present)
Responsibilities included: Creating new product descriptions targeting consumer humor and taste; Writing copy for a wide range of products including glassware, clothing, toys and accessories; Managing personal deadlines and editing content for online publishing.

Mainmerch.com – Freelance
Copywriter (April 2013 – January 2014)
Responsibilities included: Producing a consistently high volume of web copy to be published daily to 5+ online stores; Utilizing SEO strategies to increase site traffic; Editing existing online content and product names to improve accuracy and the prioritization of keywords; Managing multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver daily and weekly content for online publishing.

Virtucom Group – Agency
Copywriter (August 2010 – October 2011)
Responsibilities included: Researching and producing copy for a large range of products including computer software and electronics; Writing product descriptions for Fortune 500 retailers, delivering a high volume of content to be published on the web daily; Crafting copy to improve marketing standards through higher SEO rates; Editing and proofreading in-house copy and content already published on the web to maintain standards of quality.

PT Referral Machine – Freelance
Copywriter (April 2010 – July 2010)
Responsibilities included: Researching complex topics in various fields (Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Storage) to develop informative and engaging copy for multiple clients; Using copywriting skills to create personalized letter templates, guides and website content to maximize site traffic; Working independently and multi-tasking to meet fast-paced deadlines; Using client feedback to create personalized web content that matched their specific needs and budget.

Itch Games – Freelance
Web Content Writer (September 2009 – March 2010)
Responsibilities included: Collaborating with lead programmer to understand the goal and focus of the WIP computer game, Cosmic Jack; develop descriptions and lore for various alien races for the game’s website; editing written content to ensure successful presentation and implementation into the game or its site.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts, English (2009)