State University Marketing

MELANIE GRAYSMITH

San Francisco, CA

phone: 415-***-**** e-mail: *******@****************.***

linkedin/mgraysmith

http://www.melaniegraysmith.com

Writer Overview

Content and Copywriter with 8+ years digital content and journalism experience, creating web based news, topic articles, blog posts, and emails incorporating varied subject research, including expert interviews. Topics include: adult and higher education, home and lifestyle, arts and culture, business and finance, travel and leisure, entertainment, plus additional general interest topics: onsite and remote work 2009- Present

Profile: writer and educator with strong grammar and writing skills, plus graphics and video editing+ skills View: http://www.melaniegraysmith.com/samples

CBS San Francisco, Bay Area, Bay Area topics of interest 2012 – Present Articles on a variety of lifestyle and Best Of topics at CBS SF Bay Area, Eat.See.Play, Small Business Pulse, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago areas, plus additional varied assignments, ex: Concord Chamber of Commerce Diablo Valley Initiative, diverse topics include San Francisco Bay Area interests and events around the region

5 Apps To Manage Your Small Business’s Finances

San Francisco’s Most Iconic Bars

Best Upcoming Charity Events In San Francisco

Best Comic Book Stores In The Bay Area

Ask An Expert: Tips On Starting The College Search Examiner.com, national and local coverage 2009 -- 2016 Extensive research including interviews: content focused on local and national adult and higher education topics, strong online education reporting. Sample topics (site no longer active):

- WizIQ is the best MOOC choice, says company CEO

- New network of free online events offers expert learning opportunities

- CreativeLIVE launches always-on education network ~ 24/7 learning has arrived Demand Media, Content on a variety of topics, including art, travel, and lifestyle 2009 -- 2013 Sample articles:

Difference Between Sencha and Matcha

List of B17 rich foods

Additional Digital Content Work: AltSchool, Trails.com, Care.com, Colorado State University Online Plus, Suite 101, Yahoo, Transworld, and more.

Copyediting: marketing copywriting, proofreading, book editing Independent Filmmaker: 2011- Present

Crew Roles: Scriptwriter, Associate Producer, Script Supervisor, Production Assistant; Film Extra TECH PROFICIENCY – Mac/PC, MS Office, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign + more MARKETING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

Director of Marketing and Technology, FishkinLaw, San Francisco 1999 – 2004 I had responsibility for all law office marketing and graphic services. Including firm website design and maintenance. I designed and produced the firm’s quarterly newsletter, which went out to over 3,000 people nationwide, plus brochures, stationery, business cards, and promotional advertisements. Additional decision- making in technology equipment purchases. I dealt directly with vendors, and oversaw all graphic work production, including copywriting; office needs such as travel planning/arrangements, mailing list. Prior experience as in-house and freelance artist: production and layout artist, illustrator, graphic design, in-house advertising for newspaper, magazine and store promotional pieces. Additonal: freelance advertsing artist, numerous clients.

Melanie Graysmith website: melaniegraysmith.com blog: In The Write, CBS SF Bay Area Social: Facebook/mgraysmith.writer, LinkedIn/mgraysmith, Twitter/mgraysmith Group Associatins: Writers’ Showcase; Freelance Success; Bay Area Editors’ Forum; Freelancewriting; Freelance Writers Inc.; CATESOL; English Language Services Professionals EXTRAS: low advanced Japanese, beginner Spanish

TEACHING and CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Excellent grammar and writing skills: For 20+ years I have been teaching English/ESL to a primarily international learner population, which takes great people skills with a bit of customer service. In addition, excellent relationship building skills are important to teaching. I have experience in these areas as well Currently teaching ESL for international executives: I teach/tutor general ESL, business English, and writing skills for personal and business needs.

*Additional information and teaching employment background sent on request Grammar Brush Up For Writers – Designed/facilitated a grammar review workshop for writers – 2012, 2017

EDUCATION:

MA, Education, concentration in Adult Edu, ESL emphasis, San Francisco State University, 2000 BA, Japanese; minor in Asian American Studies, San Francisco State University, 1995 BA, Illustration, Parsons School of Design – The New School, New York City CERTIFICATION: Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) Continuing Education in Cinema and Broadcast Studies: 2012- 2016 City College of San Francisco: Digital skills, video and audio editing, advanced scriptwriting, film production Scary Cow Film Collective: Various film production and scriptwriting workshops

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