Transformation through creative communication.
Alex is currently a therapist in a rural community mental health system. He works with persistently mentally ill clients, which is both exhausting and fulfilling.
Alex began his second (third maybe… or perhaps fifth) career as a clinical intern at Meier Clinics (previously Minirth-Meier Clinics). There, he provided psychoeducation, group therapy, and individual therapy to a variety of clients, including married couples and pastors, as part of an intensive 3-week outpatient program. Henry Cloud’s book, Changes That Heal: How to Understand Your Past to Ensure a Healthier Future, formed the basis of his teaching and therapy during this time.
Prior to this sweeping career change, Alex was a freelance copywriter for various organizations, including World Vision. This work tied in well given previous experiences in nonprofit leadership, church marketing, and nonprofit strategic fundraising.
Alex has a dark, and (usually) hidden past in web product management and technology marketing. He knows more about web technology than he cares to admit. While he is no Sergei Brin, Alex’s technical expertise has served him well in the unlikeliest of arenas. A significant stint as a technical producer in the corporate trade show world also added some fine experience in media production on a large scale.
When Alex is not thinking about interpersonal dynamics or theology, he spends time with his lovely wife, stepdaughter, and infant son riding bikes, keeping Portland less weird, and spending time with old and new friends. Alex and his wife also serve by encouraging people struggling with divorce. They also serve at the Community of Hope, mentoring families at risk of homelessness. His recent interest is crafting a secret garden in his back yard where people can gather in fellowship over beer and local food. In the midst of all this, he and his daughter sing and perform in the Portland Revels artistic community.
Work Terms
My current copywriting fees for 2016 start at $80 per hour or a $560 day rate. Depending on the nature of the project (print copy, web copy, speech writing), prices vary from there. Before each project I undertake, I will provide a quote so that you know exactly how much the work will cost. Any changes to the original brief initiated by the client may require me to adjust the cost. The total price of your project will include:
- A free quote
- A maximum of 3 drafts of the project specified in the original brief
- Any minor amendments to your project
- Advice and consultation by email as necessary
- Any additional work requested that isn’t covered in the original brief will be quoted separately and added to the original invoice.
I require a 50% deposit of the total fee before commencing work. All invoices are sent electronically unless agreed otherwise and are payable within 30 days of receipt.
I accept payments by Square or PayPal but unfortunately I do not accept checks.
invoices not paid within 30 days of the invoice date will accrue interest at 1.5% per month. Client agrees to pay for each check returned for insufficient funds or any other reason $25 per occurrence or 5% of the value of each returned item, whichever is greater.