Mark J. Breaugh
* ****** ***** *****: 201-***-****
Bedminster, NJ 07921 E-mail: ********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Torre Lazur McCann; Parsippany, NJ
Copywriter Plavix March 2007–Present
• Write compelling high-quality copy for sales aids, reprint carriers, presentations,
flash e-mails, voicemails, and other promotional materials
• Work closely with creative team to ensure quality of project, adhere to deadlines, and stay
within budgets throughout production; communicate where necessary to troubleshoot issues
and adjust schedules to meet client goals
• Developed creative ideas through multiple tasks brainstorm on pitches/launches/initiatives,
observe market research, and input changes while maintaining quality relationships with team
• Present project proposals, revise pieces according to suggested changes, and monitor
assignments from conception to completion to stay on brand strategy
• Travel to manager’s training meetings to represent agency and observe trends
• Helped launch new “Living Proof” campaign
• Promoted from Associate Copywriter
Commonhealth (ProCom); Parsippany, NJ
Editor/Writer Avandia, Avodart, Yaz September 2005–March 2007
• Edited, revised, and fact-checked all content for CME and promotional medical education
activities, including slide decks, invitations, reprint carriers, posters, and post-tests
• Ensured quality and completeness of content, applying client direction and feedback, and
maintaining compliance with AMA style and client brand guidelines
• Independently observed market research to learn more about real-world treatment trends
• Collaborated with other agencies within company to broaden skill set and further contribute
beyond usual role
Advanstar Communications; Montvale, NJ
Senior Editor Patient Care magazine October 2004–June 2005
• Oversaw editorial procedures, including copyediting manuscripts, entering corrections,
fact-checking, and reviewing page layouts for each monthly issue
• Collected articles, composed table of contents, and produced issue layout with staff
• Managed two company websites, updating monthly content, correcting XML code, and
proofing article layout online
Humana Press; Totowa, NJ
Senior Production Editor October 2000–October 2004
• Handled all production, scheduling, and trafficking tasks for medical
and health science books and journal issues, ensuring quality of product throughout the
production schedule
• Launched publication of Neuroinformatics journal
• Selected by management as 2002 Employee of the Year
EDUCATION:
Boston College, College of Arts & Sciences; Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2000