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Copywriter Multifaceted Educator

Cell phone 360-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

Website: https://www.experteducationcopywriter.com/ OBJECTIVES

I am an experienced professional educator and copywriter seeking to move into the private sector as a copywriter or content writer. I seek a permanent position within a 50-mile radius of Ann Arbor.

EDUCATION

English Language and Literature University of Chicago Ph.D. degree Higher Education University of Michigan, Ann Arbor M.A. degree Biological Sciences University of Michigan, Ann Arbor M.S. degree

COPYWRITING TRAINING

● American Writers and Artists, Inc. (AWAI) Build Your Freelance Website Webinar

● American Writers and Artists, Inc. (AWAI) Accelerated Copywriting

SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM COMPETENCY

• Online Learning Management Systems: CANVAS, Moodle (several versions), University of Phoenix Online, Blackboard

• Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, etc.)

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

Copywriter and Editor Content Writers, LLC New York, New York

(2017 – ) 135 W 29th St., Suite 504

New York, NY 10001

Direct: 646-***-****; Toll Free: 800-***-****

Website: ****@**************.***

I write blog posts and articles on education. travel, and health/medical topics. I have some experience writing on state-of-the-art technology for the home and office. I am also an editor for this company. Lecturer and Copywriter University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan

(2013 – 2016) Jackson Community College Jackson, Michigan Shoreline Community College Shoreline, Washington

Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington Royal Roads University Vancouver Island, BC, CA

At all of these institutions I wrote copy on new blended learning and/or e-learning courses, or parts of courses, to meet specific departmental needs. I designed a new course on 19th cent American literature, with all of the writing and advertising that that entailed (JCC), integrated multi-media technology into a course on communication (WWU), and substantially re-designed a course on qualitative research methods for the program on professional communication at Royal Roads University (RRU). RRU projects strengthened my ability to work on interdisciplinary projects, as RRU prides itself on state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary approaches to writing and learning. Courses required me to record and edit narration audio files. Lecturer and Curriculum Developer, Professional Writing & Research Methodology

(July, 2010 – Oct., 2013) University Canada West Vancouver, British Columbia, Supervisor: Bruce Hiebert, Ph.D. Canada

I developed multi-media course curricula for professional writing and research methods courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at University Canada West in Vancouver, British Columbia. Courses included research methods for business majors, research methods for humanities majors, basic journalism, advanced journalism, and technical writing. All courses incorporated a scored practice/assessment component. Instructor, Multiple Online Courses

(Jan., 2002 - Dec., 2012) University of Phoenix, Online Phoenix, Arizona (corporate base) Online Programs

No direct supervisor

I taught a variety of online writing courses, basic science courses, and literature courses for UOP Online for over ten years. I taught over 40 courses for UOP. I can make the list of courses I taught available upon request. I taught two human health courses, Basic Nutrition and Paradigms of Health, at least 30 times! Freelance Writer on Community Issues

(1997 – present) The Ann Arbor Observer Ann Arbor, Michigan Supervisor: John Hilton

Wrote articles to publicize and generate support for a dog park initiative, including a feature article entitled

“Bone of Contention” (Ann Arbor Observer, May, 1998 issue). Also wrote a feature article entitled “Towed Away” on the towing industry in and around the University of Michigan campus (Ann Arbor Observer, August, 1997 issue).

Freelance Travel Writer

(1986 – present) The Ann Arbor News Ann Arbor, Michigan Supervisor: Travel Section editors

Wrote feature travel articles on tourist attractions in mainland China articles, including a feature article entitled “Mountain Pilgrimage to Lhasa” (Ann Arbor News, March 22, 1987). Also wrote a second feature article entitled “Dali: A Taste of Old China” on a picturesque village in southern China for adventurous travelers (Ann Arbor News, May 18, 1986).

CORE COMPETENCIES & KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Content Writer

Broad-based content writer with experience writing on an array of topics, including education (both academic and corporate), health/nutrition, science and medicine, technology, and travel.

• Can research and write copy quickly and effectively on a wide range of subjects

• Can write copy for traditional print media as well as the web (blogs, webpage content, social media)

Familiar with writing and editing software of many kinds Versatile Educator and Communicator

Professional educator, communicator, team collaborator and investigator

Can work effectively on teams of people from numerous business and academic backgrounds

Can communicate effectively in writing and orally in diverse academic disciplines

Can work effectively in teams in multi-disciplinary academic contexts

Can draw out key insights from diverse materials and summarize them in clear prose.

Can use wide-ranging and diverse tools for research and analysis

Can translate numerical and verbal data into clear, compelling documents

Can communicate effectively with ethnically diverse people

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent proficiency with English language (verbal and written)

• Excellent problem resolution skills

• Global cultural awareness and experience working with ethnically diverse people

• Proven creativity and openness to new approaches

• Self-starter with the ability to exercise independent judgement

• Strong organizational and managerial skills

• Detail oriented, meticulous professionalism

REFERENCES

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