Here's my resume for the past 10 years. (I've also been a reporter, trade mag editor and the man behind your Whirlpool laundry manual--but the less about that, the better.) You can learn more by clicking any of the links below. Or for a hard copy, try this printable version.
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24 Sullivan St. Nashua, NH 03064 603.879.9189 [email protected]
Effective strategist, presenter and client contact.
Long-copy proficiency as a speech writer, copy editor and publication planner.
Competence with tools for website creation (MS Office, MS FrontPage, Yahoo! PageBuilder) and desktop publishing (PageMaker, Quark Xpress, PhotoShop).
Write email and web copy selling personalized forms, checks, promotional items and services to small businesses nationwide, establishing and promoting best practices across multiple brands and locations. Align interactive copy with corporate eCommerce strategies and performance targets.
Freelance Copywriter ... Nashua, NH/Salem, VA (4/01 - present, 7/97 - 7/98)
Create ads, websites and collateral while advising clients on marcom strategy, positioning and product definition. Clients: Mollor Consulting Group, TMP Worldwide, Gemini Sound Products.
Copywriter, Stringer & Company ... Burlington, MA (11/00 - 4/01)
Wrote high-tech ads, direct mail, collateral and websites. Led junior creatives while collaborating with top management on campaigns and product launches for the semiconductor industry. Worked closely with clients to integrate company goals, focus group research and third-party consultants. Clients: Analog Devices, eXcelon, Fairchild, LogoMedia, Mainstream, MindLeaders.
Senior Copywriter, TMP Worldwide ... Maynard, MA (7/99 - 10/00)
Created staffing campaigns at world's top recruitment agency. Devised banners, e-cards, virtual job fairs and multimedia. Planned referral/retention programs using online, print and event-based tactics. Represented Boston office in global creative conferences. Clients: Analog Devices, Bose, Boston Scientific, Digitas, Enterprise, FleetBoston, Mayo Clinic, Merck, PeopleSoft, Verbind.
Copywriter, OGBE Communications ... Manchester, NH (8/98 - 7/99)
Wrote ads, collateral, direct mail and radio for consumer and B-to-B clients. Led input and briefing sessions on high-tech accounts; worked with client CEOs to define positioning and value propositions. Scripted speeches, annual reports and trade exhibits. Clients: Citizens Bank, Cruiserworks, Granite Systems, Lonza Biologics, NEES Companies, NH Liquor Commission, NH Lottery, WMUR-TV.
Senior Copywriter, Anderson & Lembke ... New York/Amsterdam (6/91 - 6/97)
Anchored several creative teams for international B-to-B agency, producing image and product ads, direct mail, collateral, video and websites in as many as seven languages. Founding member of first overseas office. Assisted with client contact, strategy and global branding for Dow Chemical account. Authored A&L publications and PR. Clients: ABB, AT&T, Atlas Copco, Con Edison, Digital, Dow Chemical, Ericsson, NCR, PTT Telecom Netherlands, SKF, Sony, Stora.
2000: Best of Category (Employment Marketing Association); also two EMA Merit Awards.
1997: AME Finalist (New York Festival); Best Print Campaign/B to B Category (Effie Awards).
1993: Pro-Comm Award (Business Marketing Association).