Susan Ziegler **** NW *th Ave. #*** - Portland, OR 97209 503-***-****
Qualifications:
Passion for wine and culinary arts
Superb understanding of PR and marketing strategies
Strong event planning and management skills
Experience:
Spotlight Editor, AboutUs - Portland, OR
2009 - 2011
Coordinated and crafted brand-specific business articles, managed a team of freelance
writers, and edited all work for publication on the Internet.
Wine Writer, Retail Consultant - The Cellar Door - Portland, OR
2007 - 2009
Researched and co-authored biweekly wine reports for 1200+ clients. Coordinated wine
dinners and tasting events. Conducted client invoicing, product ordering, and shipping.
2010 - 2011 Server, Genoa Restaurant - Portland, OR
2002 - 2008 Specialized in pairing Italian, French, and domestic wines with Genoa's legendary
prix-fixe menu of local and seasonal Italian fare.
1999 - 2002 Writer, Intel Corporation - Hillsboro, OR
Conceptualized and produced print media and interactive marketing tools for film, the
Internet, and special events. All content was crafted to build and support Intel-brand
awareness, and integrity, in the world marketplace.
1992 - 1999 Technical Writer, Project Assistant, URS Corporation, Portland, OR
Produced engineering documents and marketing materials for the public and private sector.
Conducted extensive Internet, library, and academic research.
1996 - 1997 Graduate Mentor, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Selected to teach 19th Century World Literature and Popular Culture to college sophomores
through the University Studies program.
1990 - 1992 Event Coordinator, Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco, CA
Booked and coordinated special events, scheduled staff, and managed payroll.
1989 - 1990 Office Manager, U.S. Financial Advisory Service, London, England
Performed all aspects of organizational and administrative management (including French
translation) for an office of eight.
1987 - 1989 Photo-stylist, Robinson's/May Co., North Hollywood, CA
Stylized all store catalogues, ROPs, and newspaper ads for the Southern California market.
Education:
M.A., English, 1997 B.A., French, 1987
Portland State University San Francisco State University