Copywriter

Jim Karr

**** ********** ****, ********** *******, OH 44118

216-***-**** *******@*****.***

Career Focus

Creative Copywriter with over 20 years experience in planning developing and refining marketing

communications that meet or exceed their intended objective.

Summary of Skills

• Marketing materials development Complex problem resolution

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• Project management Internet marketing

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• Social media marketing Conflict resolution

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Accomplishments

• Worked with customers to define and develop business cases for new products.

• Worked with account teams to identify industry segments and opportunities in their

respective markets.

Professional Experience

Senior Writer/ Principal Oct 2012 - Present

Jim Karr Copy University Heights, OH

• Draft, create and execute market communications that support client communication

strategies.

• Write and edit content for websites, newsletters, web pages bulletins and brochures.

• Develop new product brochures, service and promotional literature,

• Create video scripts, speeches, business letters, press releases and talking points for

press conferences.

Registered Nurse Aug 2009 to Sep 2012

Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine Willoughby, OH

• Oversee, health and addiction treatment of adults and adolescents.

• Consult physician about changes in patient affect, behavior and health.

• Admit and discharge patients as necessary.

• Administer medication per Dr. orders.

• Charted on patients.

• Monitor and pro-actively address the patients constantly evolving needs.

Freelance Copywriter Sep 2003 – Jul 2009

Jim Karr Copy University Heights, OH

• Draft, create and execute market communications that support client communication

strategies.

• Write and edit content for websites, newsletters, web pages bulletins and brochures.

• Develop new product brochures, service and promotional literature.

• Create video scripts, speeches, business letters, press releases and talking points for

press conferences.

Senior Writer Oct 1998 – Aug 2003

Arras Group Cleveland, OH

• Collaborate & brainstorm with all levels of management.

• Create marketing campaigns and strategies for new and existing products.

• Work with account team on client presentations.

• Create and produce radio and television spots.

• Direct talent during recording of radio spots and video voiceovers.

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Jim Karr

3589 Cedarbrook Road, University Heights, OH 44118

216-***-**** *******@*****.***

Copywriter Jan 1998 – Jun 1998

Kliskey Marketing Brecksville, OH

• Develop marketing communications in support of client business goals and objectives.

• Provide copy for print, radio spots, direct mail campaigns, and new product launches,

business letters, press releases and talking points for press conferences.

Copywriter Oct 1995 – Mar 1997

Bill Brokaw Advertising Cleveland, OH

• Manage multiple projects in the creation of print and broadcast marketing assets.

• Direct talent during production of radio spots and video voiceovers.

• Present campaigns to clients.

• Work with production team when recording new broadcast material.

• Edit newsletters, brochures and other marketing material prior to publication.

Copywriter Jun 1994 – Sep 1995

Stern Advertising Beachwood, OH

• Create breakthrough retail advertising for print and broadcast mediums.

• Present new campaigns to perspective and existing clients.

• Contribute to new business presentations.

• Direct talent during recording of radio spots and video voiceovers.

Copywriter Feb 1992 – Jun 1994

Griswold Advertising Cleveland, OH

• Partner with art directors

• Brainstorm and create print and broadcast advertising.

• Learn graphic design principles.

• Present campaigns to clients.

• Participate in producing radio and television commercials.

• Direct talent during recording of radio spots and video voiceovers.

EDUCATION

BS Communications: Ohio University Athens, OH

RN Diploma: Huron School of Nursing Cleveland, OH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hospice Volunteer at Judson Center

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