| Education Includes classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges Additional areas of study include Marketing and Public Relations, International Relations, Anthropology, Asian and European Art History, Architectural History, and Advanced French and Italian International School of Brussels: H.S. Diploma with High Honors: International Baccalaureate certificates received in English, European History, and Anthropology; Awarded English Prize, Faculty Prize, and French Ambassador’s Prize at graduation; Member of the National Honor Society Skills and Abilities Copywriting and Communications Quick, talented writer consistently delivering engaging, targeted copy. Solid writing skills and broad liberal arts background: classically trained writer. 5+ years copywriting experience includes marketing collateral, advertising, press releases, direct mail, packaging, web copy, and multimedia/video scripts. Versatile with ability to write in a variety of styles for diverse audiences and media. Optimal research, editing, and proofreading abilities; thorough knowledge of grammar. Excellent concepting and design skills. Experience with graphics applications. Project Management and Working Style Capable, talented manager of projects from concept to completion. Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. Highly responsible, well organized, and exceptionally detail oriented. Strong time management skills. Accountable and deadline driven. Flexible, energetic, and hard working. Team player and self-starter. Personable, diplomatic, and confident. Excellent client-relation skills. Computer and Language Skills High-tech, computer, and Internet savvy. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Foreign languages include proficient French and Italian, written, spoken, and read. Employment History Copywriter: Freelance for Clients in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties September 2002 – Present Copywriter for marketing collateral, advertising, press releases, and web copy Copywriter, Editor, and Proofreader: for Advertising and Marketing Communications Companies in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties June 2000 – December 2002 ► Aquent Creative Staffing (Freelance) - Wrote copy and edited copy for collateral, direct mail, packaging, and advertising - Extended editing/proofreading assignments at Amgen and Kaiser Permanente ► DynaMedia Inc. (Full-time, one year) - Copywriter on a variety of projects, from packaging to press releases - Editor and proofreader for advertising and marketing collateral - Project coordinator for large-scale publishing projects for McGraw-Hill and Glencoe - Liaison between clients, project manager, and production team ► Health Net Marketing Communications (Temp) - Wrote copy and substantively edited copy for numerous communications projects - Brought in on temporary basis and retained for 4-month assignment Language Arts and Reading Teacher: The Arshag School, Hollywood, California November 1997 – June 2000 - Developed innovative English program for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades - Dramatically improved students’ English writing, reading, and speaking abilities - Excellent relations with students, parents, fellow teachers, and administration Channel Marketing Representative: Claris Software, Los Angeles, California January 1997 – January 1998 - Responsible for creating and maintaining strong channel relationships with retail and corporate resellers in the Los Angeles area - Trained sales associates on Claris products, including the FileMaker Pro database, the Home Page website builder and the Claris Works integrated software package - Played key role in coordinating Los Angeles promotions for Mac OS8 product launch Corporate Communications Associate Producer: Stamford, Connecticut Freelance for IBM, MCI, Xerox, GTE, and Independent Production Companies September 1993 – November 1996 - Wrote scripts for video and multimedia productions - Assisted in managing all phases of production - Responsibilities included vendor selection, location scouting and management, shoot direction, on-camera interviews, publicity and media relations - Quickly picked up computer-based off- and on-line editing skills, and learned technical skills for camera and audio equipment operation Film and Television Stuntwoman: New York, Los Angeles, and Various Locations September 1989 – April 2000 - Performed various kinds of stunt work as a stunt double and featured performer - Film credits include Passenger 57, Replacement Killers, and Starship Troopers - Actresses doubled include Mira Sorvino, Mariel Hemingway, and Kathleen Turner |
