Copywriter

A. Grant McManus

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St. Augustine, Florida 32084

904-***-****

Email: ************@*******.***

Employment History

Creative Content Development Manager

EverBank . Jacksonville, Florida . 2007 to 2013

. Manage copywriting department.

. Develop and implement search engine optimization strategies.

. Develop content for EverBank websites, landing pages, e-mail, and

print collateral.

. Development of electronic marketing strategies.

. Create employee communications, public relations and social media

content.

. Oversaw creation of employee newsletter and corporate core values

. Manage and coordinate relationships across multiple EverBank

departments including Legal, Marketing and Products.

Senior Specialist (Electronic Marketing Manager)

Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation (MLCC) . Jacksonville, Florida . 2003

to 2006

. Developed and managed content on MLCC Client Web site, which

included descriptions of mortgage products and banners advertising

promotions.

. Managed and created content for MLCC Intranet site that provided

Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors with marketing support and

comprehensive tutorials on developing their lending business.

. Wrote bi-weekly field support communications that highlighted new

and updated products, promotional materials and industry trends.

. Developed, designed and wrote copy for promotional materials

including sales flyers, and brochures.

. Created internal promotional resources to educate Financial

Advisors on the impact mortgage products have on their business.

Materials included an annual 12-page resource guide, comprehensive

presentations, Web banners and electronic campaigns.

. Managed and coordinated relationships across multiple Merrill Lynch

business units to support cross-sell opportunities.

Manager, Communications Services

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) . Jacksonville,

Florida . 2000 to 2002

. Hired and supervised a staff of graphic designers, writers and

project managers.

. Developed copy, graphics and photographs for promotional materials,

which included brochures, annual reports, advertisements, booklets,

Web sites, press releases, and magazine/newspaper articles for

CTC's clients.

. Ensured that staff was adequately trained to fulfill needs of CTC's

clients.

Correspondent

Florida Times-Union . Jacksonville, Florida . 1999 to 2005

. Provided freelance journalistic and photographic coverage for

various events throughout Duval County.

Art Director

Visual Edge/Sapphire Moon . Jacksonville, Florida . 1996 to 2000

. Managed vendor relationships with photographers, artists,

copywriters and printers.

. Created graphics and copy and oversaw production of print media

such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, Web sites and direct mail

pieces for a variety of clients.

. Created and managed production of corporate identity packages.

. Coordinated strategic meetings with clients to ascertain

communication needs and opportunities.

Senior Graphic Artist

Coleman Research Corporation . Jacksonville, Florida . 1994 to 1996

. Managed creation of educational materials for U.S. Navy pilots and crew.

Materials included interactive electronic media, PowerPoint

presentations, technical illustrations, and manuals.

. Worked closely with Naval Subject Material Experts on developing complex

educational materials.

. Required a security clearance.

Graphic Designer

Media Works Inc. . Jacksonville, Florida . 1989 - 1994

. Created and managed projects for a wide range of corporate clients.

Projects included brochures, newsletters, manuals, slides and electronic

presentations.

. Managed vendor relationships with printers, copywriters and freelance

artists.

Communications Specialist

CSX Technology . Jacksonville, Florida . 1988 to 1989

. Wrote and edited monthly corporate publication that explained benefits

and uses of emerging computer technologies.

ENG Production Specialist

WSVN-News . Miami, Florida . 1983 to 1985

. Coordinated evening news desk for Broward bureau.

. Established and maintained relationships with police, fire and rescue

departments in Broward and neighboring counties.

. Assisted onscreen talent with reporting functions, which included

interviewing subjects for voiceover stories.

. Shot and edited stories for broadcast.

Education

Associates of Arts

Florida Community College at Jacksonville

1988

Associate of Science

Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale

1984

Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Professional Certification - Health Coach

2012

Organizations

Toastmasters International

2000 - Present

Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County

Member and Volunteer

September 2009 - present

Skills and Expertise

Copywriting, direct marketing, blogging, public speaking, public

relations, speech writing, social media

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