Marketing Writer

WILLIAM FINN

**************@*****.*** Portfolio: billfinnblog.wordpress.com

Monrovia, CA 91016

COPYWRITER

Proficient in writing marketing materials for the general public as well as niche audiences.

Excels at quickly absorbing extremely technical information and explaining it in simple terms.

Skilled in web-content management.

Worked extensively with medical doctors, scientists, engineers, and other subject-matter experts.

Delivers projects ahead of schedule, while working with team members who possess different backgrounds and agendas.

Intelligent, creative, committed, driven, and self-starting.

QUALIFICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS

Senior Editor & Writer for AMREL, a manufacturer of computers.

Copywriter for Newport, one of the largest laser companies in the world.

Senior Copywriter for Invitrogen, a biotech company.

Copyeditor for San Diego State University.

Marketing Communications Manager for engineering consulting firm.

Marketing Materials Coordinator for international software firm.

Technical Writer for electronic testing laboratory.

Hospital Newsletter Writer (researched peer-reviewed journals).

Internal Communications Specialist for Princess Cruises.

Published in trade and general interest journals.

Most read writer on the topics of robots for Quora.com.

Monthly humor column in a regional magazine.

BA from Yale.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Free Lance Copywriter, Monrovia CA May, 2017-Current

Writes and edits magazine articles, data sheets, and marketing materials.

Princess Cruises, Santa Clarita, CA February, 2017-May, 2017

Internal Communications Specialist (Independent Contractor)

Wrote and edited internal communications for employees.

Temporary position.

Free Lance Copywriter, Monrovia CA September, 2016-January, 2017

Wrote and edited magazine articles, data sheets and marketing materials.

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AMREL, El Monte, CA February, 2009-August, 2016

Senior Editor & Writer

Wrote articles, instruction manuals, data sheets, brochures, videos, press releases, monthly newsletters, employee communications, PowerPoint presentations, and corporate blog.

Generated and managed content for several websites, including computers.amrel.com.

Wrote extensively on cardiac diagnostic equipment, unmanned systems, renewable energy, defense acquisition issues, mobile communication networks, and rugged computers.

Published content consistent with corporate goals in independent third-party magazines.

FreedomVOICE Systems, Encinitas, CA March-October, 2008

Technical Copywriter

Wrote and edited articles, instruction manuals, newsletters, videos, and press releases.

Researched, wrote, and implemented interactive help content for multiple web sites.

Created promotional literature for B2B as well as end-users.

Coordinated input from multiple stakeholders.

NEWPORT, Irvine, CA November, 2006 – August, 2007

Marketing Copywriter/ Technical Writer

Wrote and edited brochures, catalogs, e-zines, newsletters, videos, and web content.

Generated copy targeting health science as well as photovoltaic markets.

Implemented extensive project management responsibilities.

Enforced quality control over corporate web site.

Coordinated input from stakeholders in multiple countries.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENDED STUDIES, San Diego, CA October, 2006

Copyeditor (Independent Contractor)

Wrote and edited advertisements, brochures, catalogs, press releases, PowerPoint presentations, and web content.

Worked on projects involving Disney’s Keys to Excellence, Lean Management Institute, and Sycuan Resort & Casino.

TMV SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC., Oceanside, CA June, 2004-April, 2006

Marketing Communications Manager

Wrote and edited advertisements, brochure, corporate letters, e-mails, data sheets, press releases, proposals, rate sheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

Populated and managed corporate web site.

Responsible for all aspects of marketing, including strategy design, awareness creation, lead tracking, efficiency analysis, and campaign integration.

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INVITROGEN, Carlsbad, CA February, 2002 – September, 2003

Senior Copywriter

Wrote and edited advertisements, annual reports, mailers, brochures, corporate letters, e-mails, literature releases, newsletters, product inserts, press releases, and web copy.

Developed promotional strategies targeting scientists in healthcare-related fields.

Ensured compliance with branding and voice.

Set up technical seminars, evaluated business-unit efficiency, and monitored trademarks.

SHM PUBLISHING, Culver City, CA March-December, 2001

Writer (Independent Contractor)

Wrote hospital promotional articles for general public. Topics included arrhythmia, Sickle Cell Anemia, Pap tests, helical CAT scans, and hypertension.

Researched peer-reviewed journals and Internet. Interviewed doctors.

LOTAN COMMUNICATIONS, Tel Aviv, Israel September-October, 2000

Organizer (Independent Contractor)

Staged “National Image in Time of Conflict,” a conference of public relations, media, government, army, and intelligence professionals.

Wrote brochures, Internet copy, press releases, e-mails, and briefing books.

SLANGSOFT SOFTWARE, Jerusalem, Israel August, 2000

Marketing Materials Coordinator

Responsible for marketing materials, including advertising copy, press releases, and web content.

Wrote, researched, and published articles under CEO’s name. Topics included the grammatical differences in Asian languages, and variable input methods for multi-lingual text display.

Led team for tradeshow brochures used in California, India, and Japan.

ISRAEL TESTING LABORATORIES, Kfar Bin Nun, Israel April, 1996 – April, 2000

Senior Technical Writer

Documented testing for electromagnetic compliance, safety, and telecommunication standards according to the requirements of international regulatory bodies.

Acted as liaison between customers, engineers, and regulatory bodies, explaining technical terms, bureaucratic regulations, and cultural differences.

Decreased turnaround time of reports after completion of tests from 60+ days to 10.

Supervised other writers.

RUDER & FINN, Jerusalem, Israel April, 1998

Writer (Independent Contractor)

Wrote newspaper articles for international public relations firm.

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EDUCATION

BA, Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, CT

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

Wrote humor column for local magazine.

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