Gina L. Monari
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Writer/Editor
Respected B2B byline.
Nine years of healthcare and pharmaceutical advertising writing experience.
Well-honed writing ability across print and online mediums.
Deadline-oriented with the ability to own projects and multitask.
Social media savvy.
Web and print content development Interviewing
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Mentorship Keen attention to detail
Teambuilding skills Brand-building strategies
Business and financial trend Brand ownership
analysis
Blogging
Achievements
Promoted to Senior Editor, Med Ad News and Pharmaceutical & Medical
Packaging News
Author of "Bagging the Phoenix" and "Venus Freezing"
Distinguished Journalist Award, Rider University
2001 Senior of the Year Award, Rider University
Professional Experience
UBM Canon - Newtown, PA
Med Ad News and Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News
Senior Editor, 11/2009 to present
Promoted by management to the position with the aim of establishing a
dialogue between healthcare advertising and packaging industries. Develops
competitive editorial content as one of the most senior editorial writers
on staff. Blog and write with creative and revenue-generating purpose.
Analyze and manage proprietary information for the annual MANNY Awards and
serve on editorial judging panel.
Selected Accomplishments:
Develops unique editorial content based on industry-leading trends.
Writes monthly news columns and feature articles.
Drives strategies to keep brands viable and competitive in the print and
online marketplaces.
Writes blogs and daily newsletters, while brainstorming about podcast and
Webcast potential.
Performs ongoing customer/market research and demographic profiling to
identify and capitalize on unmet market needs ahead of the curve.
Canon Communications - Newtown, PA
Med Ad News
Associate Editor, 03/2002 to 11/2009
Develop competitive editorial content as one of the most senior editorial
writers on staff. Blog and write with creative and revenue-generating
purpose. Analyze and manage proprietary information for the annual MANNY
Awards and serve on editorial judging panel.
Selected Accomplishments:
Developed unique editorial content based on industry-leading trends.
Wrote monthly news columns and feature articles.
GANNETT - Somerville/Flemington, NJ
Courier News
Assistant Editor, 1999 to 2001
Generated editorial content for newspaper and the county supplement by
handling field assignments, while gaining valuable daily newspaper
experience.
Selected Accomplishments:
Promoted from on-site assistant editor to off-site supplement editor
working independently on assigned news projects.
Applied athletic experience to a sports column.
Applied photography skills for use with local and creative business
features.
Technology
Software: QuarkXPress, InDesign, Adobe CS3,
WordPress, MS Office (Word,
Access, Excel, PowerPoint),
FileMaker Pro, Content Management
Systems
Web/Multimedia: On-Demand Marketing Software and
Services, Social Media Widgets,
Content Management Systems,
NewsEdge newsfeed
Education
RIDER University - Lawrenceville, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, 5/2001
Double Major: Journalism/American Studies
Minor: Women's Studies
*Graduated with Communications Department accolades
References
Andrew Humphreys
Managing Editor/Senior Analyst, UBM Canon
Colleague (9 years)
215/944-9812
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Rebecca Mayer
Senior Regional Editor, ADVANCE
Former colleague, Med Ad News (5 years)
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James Flachsenhaar
Executive Editor, Daily Record
Former boss, Courier News (3 years)
973/428-6601
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