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Expressive, witty and versatile writer/editor with significant experience writing e-commerce and interactive e-zine copy; external and internal marketing and promotional copy and press releases for the entertainment, fashion, cosmetic and real-estate industries. Monthly columnist for a nationally distributed lifestyle magazine and published author of an adventure travel memoir. |
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Freelance Experience |
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2006 – Present Three Custom Color Specialists Copywriter |
Write interactive copy for e-commerce retailer of custom make-up and accessories; work directly with the creators; contribute content for website, promotions, press releases, as well as in-house educational materials. |
2008 – Present Gay List Daily Copywriter |
Write interactive copy for popular e-zine. Increase subscription membership with witty, pithy promotional copy on a variety of topics including nightlife, dining, entertainment, travel, fashion, and lifestyle. |
2006 – Present Out Magazine Columnist/Features Writer |
Regular monthly lifestyle columnist at the preeminent and largest national publication serving the LGBT community; provide additional editorial content as needed on deadline and with quick turn around. |
2005 – 2007 Adrienne Landau Design Copywriter |
Provide copy for high-end fashion house; work directly with lead designer on both spring and fall collections; write press releases and promotional bios; research current industry trends; maintain consistency of product representation and description. |
2007 Author |
Published adventure memoir You Can Run: Gay, Glam and Gritty Travels in South America. Published by Haworth Press. |
Professional Experience |
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2002 – 2006 The Corcoran Group Copywriter |
Copywriter to support high end agents pitch, broker, and sell multi-million dollar luxury real estate throughout the Manhattan territory; provide advertising copy in various media outlets and promotional mass mailing; familiarity with real estate lexicon; write agent bios and maintain listings information and updates online. |
2001 – 2003 IM Communications Event Coordinator |
Write press releases for public relations company working on freelance projects such as fashion shows, exhibitions, and art gallery openings; prearrange, assist, and attend production meetings and model auditions; act as liaison between client and the media. |
2001 Transperfect Translations Project Manager |
Contract and manage linguists to translate jobs into Spanish/Portuguese for satellite offices throughout the USA; heavy proofreading, copy-editing, and attention to detail on extremely tight deadlines. |
Education |
BA, University of Southern California, Cum Laude Beaverton High School, Beaverton, Oregon, Valedictorian |
Interest & Skills |
Fluent Spanish, Proficient French, Experienced Translator Elite Marathon Runner, Screenwriter, World Traveler References Available Upon Request. |