Douglas Paul Cantwell

acc7vo@r.postjobfree.com

206-***-****

Seattle, WA

Communications and Journalism Professional

I bring a deep portfolio of research-based science journalism, policy papers, executive articles, outreach

materials and video scripts. I’ve managed communications for two global companies and written a

broad range of marketing and advocacy literature for healthcare, aerospace, IT and non-profit

organizations. I’ve built fruitful relationships with local and international journalists and media-trained

leaders who wanted to engage more effectively with them. I’ve recently written for a healthcare

technology developer, which immersed me in population health and disease management principles.

Areas of Expertise

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Science & Technology Journalism Healthcare Innovation & Policy

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Strategic Communications Magazine Editing & Writing

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Media & Analyst Relations Technical Marketing Literature

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Non-profit Advocacy Ghost-writing for Senior Leaders

Work History

Communications Consulting Writer, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide (Aug. 2011 - present)

Writes Microsoft problem-solution case studies, customer spotlights and executive thought-

leader articles that build market momentum for cloud-based platforms and services.

Writes technology capabilities articles for Honeywell Defense & Space president that have

appeared in international journals, building global visibility and thought leadership.

Develops concept, content for web-based infographics, one of which served as focal piece for

Honeywell’s exhibit at Singapore Airshow 2012; praised by HW president as ‘game-

changing.’

Communications Writer (contract), Caradigm Healthcare IT (July 2013 – Dec. 2013)

Wrote white papers about management of chronic diseases and evolving federal healthcare

initiatives that impact medical centers and other providers evolving toward accountable care.

Wrote web-based content about population health, patient-centered care models and how

providers can use analytics and data management platforms to achieve coordinated care.

Wrote case studies celebrating the power of partnership between Caradigm and health

management organizations to transform healthcare with co-developed platforms and apps.

Communications Officer/Writer (pro bono), Bicycle Alliance of Washington (2010 - 2011)

Supported policy director’s agenda with timely articles and blogs that educated public on bike-

friendly bills introduced in the Washington legislature and also celebrated legislative wins.

Wrote profiles of program leaders and noteworthy cycling activists that enhanced their visibility

while building statewide awareness of the Bike Alliance’s advocacy leadership.

Sr. Communications Specialist, Boeing Co. (2006 - 2009)

Researched, interviewed and wrote 15 feature articles for the corporate magazine that

celebrated employee breakthroughs, technical innovations and collaborative synergy.

Researched and wrote marketing brochures and video scripts, media kits and program

backgrounders, internal program news and employee engagement communiqués.

Sr. Media Relations Representative, Northrop Grumman Corp. (2001 - 2006)

Developed, managed strategic communications plans for federal programs that built market

momentum among key stakeholder audiences from Congress to end-users.

Prepared, presented a technical capabilities overview to media and industry reps in Rome and

Madrid that garnered critical international coverage and partnering opportunities.

Executive Communications Lead, Comptek Research (now Northrop Grumman, 1998 - 2001)

Wrote and edited CEO’s investor presentation, annual report content, change communiqués

during acquisition, marketing brochures and product data sheets, employee newsletter.

Proposed and wrote an official company style/usage guide in collaboration with lead scientist

that successfully mediated ‘Engineerish’ with standard English usage in marketing literature.

Magazine Managing Editor, Primedia Publications Inc. (1994 - 1998)

Built reputation of magazine by traveling nationwide to recruit a dozen expert contributors;

worked with them to develop their writing and copyedited all of their submissions.

Wrote feature articles and distinguished-person profiles that humanized a technical publication;

traveled widely to seek out, interview and build relationships with such persons.

Work Samples

Customer case study: Caradigm Care Management propels GHP into future – Nov. 2013

Caradigm product overview: Solutions for population health – October 2013

Microsoft YouTube video: Al Roker on Office cloud-based productivity – March 2013

Customer spotlight: MediaValet thrives on Microsoft cloud platform – May 2012

Bylined executive article: Honeywell navigation looks beyond the GPS mesh – May 2012

Microsoft case study: Romanian education ministry wins with cloud solution – March 2012

Interactive exhibit for Singapore Airshow: Intelligent Airports by Honeywell – Jan. 2012

Bicycle Alliance blog: Relationship-building passes distracted driver law – January 2011

New wings: Boeing rebuilds rapid prototyping around Insitu acquisition – July 2009

Goin’ agile: Boeing F-22 team accelerates avionics modernization – July 2008

The mod squad: Boeing units collaborate on congressional transport aircraft – May 2007

Education

M.A. English, University of Illinois

B.A. English, Reed College

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