Richard Campbell
San Diego, CA . 760-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Award winning Writer and Associate Producer seeking writing
position
HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
. Wrote and produced segments, teases, and promos for
nationally syndicated show on PBS
. Axiem Award recipient for excellence in writing a 30 minute
TV News magazine
. Vision Award National recipient for writing 15 and 30 second
medical public service
Announcements
. Career distinguished by accelerated advancement while writing
for both print and TV
EXPERIENCE
http://www.riccampbell.wordpress.com
09/2009 to Present
Freelance Writer
. Writing content for websites, magazines and other
publications on an ongoing basis
. Editing or rewriting existing copy as necessary under
deadline for publication
. Research information and conduct interviews to gather factual
and objective information to
best tell the story so the reader/viewer can reach their own decision
. Writing news articles, newsletters, and marketing material
Windsor Productions, Palm Desert, CA. 09/2010 to
06/2011
Writer/Associate Producer
. Researched medical topics using the internet, video archives,
and other informational sources
. Wrote Intros, segments for anchors, and show teases
. Acted as liaison and scheduled first-time TV interviews for
healthcare professionals
. Coordinated shoot dates with talent and full crew to
completing all segment interviews in one
day at same location
. Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment and
produce quality scripts
Instructional video, inc, Lakewood, CO 06/2007
to 05/2008
Writer/Production Assistant
. Wrote copy for yearly catalog of instructional videos but
promoted to complete other projects
after improving catalog's content and appearance
. Established a quarterly corporate newsletter which chronicled
projects and activities chosen to
portray a specific corporate image and direction
. Incorporated "paperless" ordering and user friendly options
into the catalog
Windsor Productions, Palm Desert, CA.
04/1998 to 06/2002
Writer/Associate Producer
. Originally employed as a Staff Writer, then promoted to
Associate Producer
. Contributed to enhancing show content by choosing subject
matter that was timely, intriguing,
and had a boarder appeal
EDUCATION
The University of Toledo Toledo,
OH
Completed three years of curriculum in communications