Resume.

Summary of Qualifications

• Experience in marketing/advertising, public relations, technical, creative, research, grant, and literary analysis writing
• Journalism skills in writing, editing, design/layout, and photography
• Written correspondence
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet
• Macintosh and PC proficient
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and FileMaker Pro
• General office and customer service skills
• Project management experience
• Experience in budgeting for large projects
• Flexible, adaptive, responsible, motivated, and quick learner

Employment History

SELF-EMPLOYED — Saint Peters, MO

Freelance Copywriter

September 2008 to Present

• Wrote strategic marketing and advertising copy for internet, direct mail, and promotional materials
• Coordinated and wrote copy for Elsevier’s 2009 Health Careers Catalog

ELSEVIER — Saint Louis, MO

Creative Services Copywriter Intern, June 2006 to August 2006, May 2007 to August 2007, May 2008 to September 2008

• Wrote sales and marketing materials for over 500 projects, including new product guides, web descriptions, back cover copy, promotional websites, postcards, and letter kits
  

          for textbooks in an agency-style setting

• Collaborated with graphic designers to create promotional brochures for sales meetings and led pitches

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY SAINT LOUIS — Saint Louis, MO

Student Employee, Marketing and Public Relations Office, August 2005 to May 2006

• Wrote two stories and press releases for university website and internal publications per week
• Interviewed students and faculty and researched for human interest stories

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY SAINT LOUIS — Saint Louis, MO

Student Employee, Student Involvement Office, August 2004 to May 2006

• Performed general office duties, copyedited mass e-mails, and helped prepare for on-campus events