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Skills

  • Content Writing
  • Creative
  • Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Keyword Research
  • Magazine Design
  • Process Design
  • Proofreading
  • Research
  • Software Development
  • Storyboarding
  • Writing

Services

  • Experienced content writer

    $8/hr Starting at $25 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    • Research ideas and facts pertinent to the type of content/topic assigned • Develop ideas derived from online/offline research and organize the same on paper or computer applications • Sort out workable...

    Content WritingCreativeEditingGraphic DesignKeyword Research

About

"Writing isn't about using big words to impress. It's about using simple words in an impressive way."

TALENTED WEB WRITER (with strong references)

Recent graduate in Communications from Acadia University
Flexible writer for a variety of web and multi-platform applications.
Sharp eye for detail (spelling, grammar, tonality).
Able to meet tight deadlines and work with subject matter experts, adapting their knowledge into stories, articles, summaries and more.


RELATED EXPERIENCE

Web Content Writer

Co-Op Placement via Acadia University

CITGO FUND SERVICES 2014 – 2015


Wrote targeted content for consumer portion of website. Encompassed a range of financial service offerings.
Created a brand new series of articles highlighting how Citgo’s consumers employ financial products throughout their needs lifecycles.
Edited content contributions from staff to ensure accuracy, readability and brand-consistent tonality.
Developed tutorial scripts, FAQ’s, emails and communication briefs.
Prepared and presented analysis of existing CMS to senior management. Proposed a reduction in content turnaround times of 25% by deploying editorial calendar.


Freelance Writer (Occasional)

AS A STUDENT 2013 - 2014


Wrote an array of web, mobile-based and print articles, reviews and communication briefings for e-magazines, newsletters and blogs.


EDUCATION

Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Sept 2012 - April 2015

BA in Communication

Relevant courses: Writing for the Web 205, Target Readership Analysis 312, Intro to Communications 101, Content Management Systems 120, Editing for Style and Precision 301.



KEY SKILLS

Writing
Editing for style
Proofreading / grammar checking
Research & fact-checking
Target readership analysis
Creating proper tonality and level

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Windows & Mac OS Platforms
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Adobe PDF, Joomla CMS
HTML 5 basic coding
Infographics tools & software (Flash, Processing, Dundas, Infragistics)

Work Terms

The Content Writer is "the voice" of our clients by writing web copy that aligns with their branding and other marketing efforts.



Core responsibilities include the following:

Implementing various elements of a client's content marketing strategy as instructed by Project Managers
Optimizing current copy on a client's website (page titles, meta descriptions, h1s, alts, anchor text, etc.)
Writing new SEO-friendly copy for pages on a client's website
Blog writing and posting
Press release writing (as well as other forms of PR--media pitches, articles, etc.)
Infographic creation and promotion
Slideshare creation
Video Transcriptions
Participating in client calls during campaign kick-off and as necessary thereafter
Researching trending topics within a variety of industries
Other duties as assigned