Experience that works to your advantage

Freelance copywriting - and project management - is a natural spin-off of years of writing in various capacities in both the corporate and non-profit sectors...

I've stepped in to provide Profile Theatre of Portland, Oregon some short-term assistance, and tasks as Interim Marketing & Communications Manager include writing web content for and the upkeep and maintenance of the company website; designing, writing, developing and dropping promotional emails to the company's database; writing and editing marketing collateral, fundraising materials, and press releases; and posting to social media platforms.

As Project Manager for interactive online marketing company Mambo Media, I oversee and maintain the website of major client WestPoint Home (database of 150,000). I've researched and written web site content – including articles, product descriptions, banners, and seasonal and industry trend reports. I've developed creatives for emailers and sweepstakes including graphic layout along with taglines, content and product selection. And I upload and post content and images to the client’s CMS.

I provide web copywriting and SEO services for other Mambo clients, and have written and edited video and voiceover scripts for client promotional projects.

As Grants & Sponsorships Manager for the Seattle Symphony, I wrote all grants – public and private – including both corporate sponsorships and successful NEA grant requests for inaugural Symphony CD recordings that today number over 100. I researched funding sources, contributed newsletter content and worked closely with the marketing department in fulfilling sponsor requirements.

I developed the annual fund drive as Development Director for Seattle’s former Bathhouse Theatre, writing direct fund appeals and follow-ups, grant requests and special event invites. And as Events Coordinator for the 1,100 seat Pantages Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma, WA, I oversaw contract negotiations; developed and wrote job descriptions, employee manuals and special event brochures; and managed design of all other printed collateral for the Center.

The former San Francisco-based film animation production company Colossal Pictures provided experience as Marketing Associate. Writing duties included press releases and packets, company bios, special event and promotional materials, royalty requests, and newsletters.

These are just copywriting and graphics related career highlights. Check out the side bar. Geographically, my endeavors have taken me from Seattle to San Francisco to New York and back to the West Coast again, where I currently reside in Lake Oswego, Oregon – just minutes from Portland.

 

 

Also

Some of the other things I’ve done or do...

Professional Actor:
Stage, film, commercial and print work

Interior Décor Business:
High-end custom soft furnishings sewn for private homes and businesses

Visual Retail Display:
Prop builds and installation work for major NYC retailers

Fashion Industry:
Dresser & rigger for NYC Bryant Park fashion week and Anne Klein showroom


Each of these experiences makes me a better writer – giving me more to draw on for you, the client.

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