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CYNTHIA G. CARAU

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EDUCATION

Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science in Journalism

Graduated June 2000

. Newspaper Emphasis

. Graduated in 3 years with a 3.6 GPA

WRITING & EDITING EXPERIENCE

WILEN MEDIA Farmingdale, NY

Copy Director Dec 2008-Present

. Managing a staff of eight copywriters and proofreaders.

. Assigning projects to copywriters and overseeing to ensure high-quality,

on-message and on-time work.

. Spearheading initiatives to foster creativity within and improve skills

of the Copy Department.

. Working with Creative Director and Account Director to develop creative

concepts that meet client goals.

. Creating integrated campaigns, including direct mail, online, out-of-

home, radio, TV and social media.

. Assisting in production of TV commercials, including on-set experience.

. Lead creative on agency's digital initiative, including banner ads, e-

mail blasts, websites and SEO ads.

Clients Include: Verizon FiOS, Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Cox

Communications, MetroCast.

Senior Copywriter Dec 2007-Dec 2008

. Lead copywriter working on national clients and high-profile pitches.

. Writing and editing monthly 24-page custom magazines and catalogs for

several clients.

. Partnering with Senior Art Director to create integrated campaigns,

including DM, broadcast and online.

. Supervising multiple projects at a time from inception to completion.

Clients Include: New York Islanders, RCN, Fred's Pharmacy.

Copywriter May 2007-Dec 2007

. Developing concepts and writing copy for print, direct mail, radio and

television projects.

. Supervising multiple projects at a time from inception to completion.

Clients Include: Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Cox Communications, Charter.

Proofreader April 2007-May 2007

. Reading proofs for correct language, consistency and accuracy.

. Checking for proper usage of visual assets and company logos.

. Ensuring creative follows client branding guidelines.

Clients Include: Charter, Time Warner Cable, Comcast, HBO, UFC.

SUMMIT WRITING SERVICES Colorado, New York

Freelance Journalist & Copywriter Sept 2001-Present

. Pitching, researching and writing feature stories for newspapers and

magazines.

. Researching and writing brochures, ads and websites for businesses and

non-profits.

Clients Include: Longmont Times-Call, The EGC Group, Access Financial

Group, Kelly Global Logistics.

LONGMONT DAILY TIMES-CALL Longmont, CO

Reporter June 2000-Oct 2000

. Covering education, business, political and human-interest news for five

towns.

. Researching, interviewing, writing and filing several stories per day.

. Pitching story ideas and developing sources.

. Adhering to AP Stylebook guidelines.

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