Freelance Writer

Jason Maier

**** ******* **., **** ******, NY ***52 716-***-**** ac0b8h@r.postjobfree.com

SNAPSHOT

Professional freelance writer rejoining the workforce with proven management and communications skills

WORK HISTORY

DBA Versatile Freelance Writing Spring 1997 - present

Professional Copywriter, East Aurora NY

Advertorial, topical stories, magazine articles, small business marketing, visitor’s guides

Clients: Buffalo News, Western New York Heritage, Bee Newspapers, chambers of commerce

Flight Operations Supervisor Mar 2006 – Jan 2008

Republic Airways, Buffalo-LaGuardia

Supervised 150 crew members Conducted delay research and reported to Chief Pilot Ensured FAR compliance Monitored attendance Administered random drug tests Exceeded all performance objectives established by Inflight Director

Agent-In-Charge Feb 2005 – Mar 2006

Delta-Comair Connection, BUF

Led team of 4 ramp agents, ensuring safe, on-time departures Supervised aircraft relocation Calculated weight and balance Ensured compliance with FAR and Homeland Security directives Led FOD patrols Consistently achieved 100% on-time shift departure rate

Account Executive May 1999 – April 2001

The Buffalo News, Buffalo NY

Sold print marketing products in ultra-competitive new business market Met with Publisher to suggest special sections content Cultivated client relationships to maximize ROI and drive name recognition Wrote ad taglines and proposed specs Consistently exceeded all performance objectives set forth by VP of Advertising, establishing Southtowns territory sales record ($51K commission in 7 months)

Chemical Packaging Supervisor Feb 1995 – Oct 1996

STERIS Corporation, Mentor OH

Supervised 50+ associates in haz-mat environment Ensured compliance with FDA GMPs Conducted internal ISO 9001 audits Authored plant safety plan Conducted daily QA audits (micrometer, caliper, scale) Re-authored procedures for all plant equipment and trained associates Requested schematic/engineering change orders Planned daily production

schedule Oversaw compliant disposal of hazardous materials Consistently exceeded all performance objectives established by VP of Operations

SKILLS & INTANGIBLES

Professional written and oral communications

Solid technical aptitude (soldering, equipment maintenance, blueprints, etc.)

Computer power user (wireless network setup; basic troubleshooting; MS Office; Mac OS)

Leadership by example

“Attitude = Altitude” ideology

EDUCATION

University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Arts, 1995

Notre Dame, IN

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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