Manager Real Estate
Resume:
LAURA H - 248-***-****
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ORTIZ *************@*****.***
*** ******** ***., ***** ***, MI 48073
SUMMARY EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer - American Institute for Preventive Medicine -- 05-2008 - present
Professional Writing
Write articles, brochures, calendar copy
- 15+ years as print journalist
- 10 + as freelance writer Write, edit newsletters
- Press releases
- Web site copy
Whimsy LLC, Royal Oak - Owner/Operator -- 10-2011/02-2013
- Solicitation letters
Handled marketing and public relations for art consignment store; monthly
- Copy writer
newsletter, biweekly e-blasts, web site, story pitches and press releases
Special Events Managed more than 100 artists and their merchandise
- Budget management
Handled payroll and budgeting
- Venue selection, layout
- Vendor negotiations
Communications Consultant, St. Clair Shores -- 04-2011/10-2011
- Menu planning
Six-month contract to help open new nonprofit cancer support community
- Auction planning, solicitation
- Manage volunteers Set up computers, office equipment and clubhouse
Raised $70,000 in donations
Public Relations Created marketing plan and collateral materials
- Demographic targeting
Handled public relations, including press releases, public speaking and television
- Spokesperson for radio, TV
appearances
- Networking
Social Media Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, Royal Oak - Communications Director - 02-2007/10-2010
- Facebook Responsible for internal and external communications
Maintained clubhouse in executive director’s absence
Responsible for all third-party fund raising, which played key role in turning organization
- Constant Contact
from deficit to black and exceeding the previous year’s revenue by 15%
Oversaw all major events ($100,000 - $300,000) from start to finish; handled budget,
worked with volunteers, and solicited sponsorships and in-kind donations.
Detroit Free Press, Special Writer - 03-1999/06-2011
Key writer for weekly Body & Mind section
Wrote weekly real estate column, New in Your Neighborhood
Credit Union Journal, West Palm Beach, Fla., Correspondent - October 1996 - March 2007
Covered breaking news, features and trade conferences for national trade publication
ALSO
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, CA, Public Relations Manager
The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, CA, City Reporter
York Daily Record, York, PA, Reporter
Freelance writer
EDUCATION
Long Beach State University, CA
Bachelor of Arts/Communications
OTHER
Legislative advocacy work in Washington D.C. to raise awareness about childhood cancer
New volunteer at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Scrabble addict
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