Ian P. Wall
Studio City, CA 91604
Home: 323-***-****
Cell: 818-***-****
Email: *.*.******@*****.***
Objective:
Exploring a position as a copywriter in an industry where I would be able
to utilize all my abilities and expertise to promote the communication
industry. In addition to having experience in creating new material, I
have also taken part in editing existing contents. I have written for
different kinds of media... have experience in various types of business
copy, and have written items used for the Internet. If given the
opportunity to work for your Company, I will prove that what I lack in
experience I can makeup for in diligence. I am well prepared to start with
an entry-level position, and in time hope to work my way up through the
ranks and build a career for myself.
Education:
High school Diploma, 1998, The Windward School, West Los Angeles,
California
B.A., Communication, 2003, University of California, Santa Barbara
Skills:
-Have great written and spoken English and familiar with different types of
writing.
-Good at proofreading and editing.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Tech savvy.
-Familiar with programs such as Microsoft Office.
-I know my way around most social networks.
Work History:
Name of the Organization: Planet Hospital
Duration: 01/2010- Present
Role: Independent Copywriter
Responsibilities:
A medical tourism company that brings doctors to those less fortunate
around the world. I am currently self-employed with them, privately
contracted to be a copywriter, helping to re-word most of the Company's
brochures, online internet content, Company website, and new hire employee
manuals. I also was given the responsibility of proofreading any outgoing
mail, being sent to medical facilities, physicians, and patients.
Name of the Organization: Spa de Soleil
Duration: 2009- Present
Role: Independent Copywriter
Responsibilities:
As a Copywriter I have drafted business letters, newsletters, and press
releases. As of now I am also still currently freelancing for Spa de Soleil
private. I use my creative abilities to do all social the networking-
keeping everything up-to-date on a daily basis. Facebook. Twitter.
Myspace. Linkedin, YouTube, and Company blogs, anything that management
felt I should be responsible for. I have re-written most of the product
descriptions and instruction manuals, and keep the Company's website as
current as possible.
Name of the Organization: Paradise Creations
Duration: 2007-2009
Role: Website Copywriter
Responsibilities:
This was my first job working as freelance Copywriter. As their website
Copywriter, I was made responsible for most of the content management. I
have extensive hands on experience in internet search tools and social
networking, and have become very accustom to proofreading material for the
rest of the staff.
Name of the Organization: VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
Duration: 2003-2006
Role: Office supervisor
Responsibilities:
VCA West LA is a specialty Veterinary Hospital, with over 45 doctors with
varying specialties. Everything from Cardiology to Acupuncture. It's a 24
hour facility, that is staffed with over100 personnel daily, from 7am-7pm
every day of the week. I was brought in as The Client Service Manager.
My responsibilities included heavy phones, preparation of estimates for all
surgical procedures, customer service, and supervision of the front office
staff Monday, through Friday. I was originally brought in as Service
Client Manager to act as a liaison. However I ended up doing much more.
This was the 1st opportunity I had to utilize my communication skills;
hence I was introduced to different forms copywriting. Hospital memos,
write ups, newsletters, media endeavors... all things that gave me the
tools to learn how to proficiently write.