STEPHEN BYRNE
Tampa, FL ***09
727-***-**** **********@*****.***
PROFICIENCIES
Web Marketing and Web Design
● Highly adept and creative content writer and editor
● Expert at WordPress web design and content generation, including the
creation of e commerce websites
● Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and light HTML and CSS coding
● Microsoft Bing Ads Certified Professional of paid search and pay per click
management
Social Media
● Skilled social media specialist who knows how to leverage platforms such
as Facebook, Twitter, G+, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, StumbleUpon,
Pinterest and other social networks and niche websites to increase
engagement
Copywriting and Copy Editing
● More than seven years of content writing experience for print and web
● More than seven years of experience editing content for English and
Spanish media
● AP Style proficient with experience creating and updating style guides
● Blog management expertise including writing all blog posts, editing all
content, optimizing for SEO and promoting via social media
Bilingual Communications:
● Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
● Second to none skills in translating from English to Spanish and vice versa
● Seamless transition for editing content in both languages.
Other Skills/Knowledge:
● Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe InCopy, Microsoft Office, Mac
proficiency, GoToMeeting, Google Drive, Google Docs, Microsoft Outlook,
CRM database management, Content Management Systems
EXPERIENCE
2013 – 2014. Copywriter and Social Media Manager. Talk Fusion. Brandon, FL.
● Create compelling content for video communication and direct selling company's
email marketing campaigns, websites, blog, videos and social networks, aimed at
motivating the international field representatives that market and sell the company's
products, as well as for acquiring potential and existing customers.
● Manage the company's social media campaigns, increasing engagement to all time
highs on a daily and weekly basis and acquiring on average more than 1,000 page
Facebook page Likes per month. Effect social media strategies the company had
not engaged in previously, including G+, Twitter and Instagram, as well as
promoting and repurposing content that was previously neglected, helping the
company achieve more credibility with SEO results.
2011 – 2013. Web Marketing Specialist, Asst. Web Dept. Manager. SBS, Inc. Tampa,
FL.
● Manage design process of ecommerce WordPress websites under tight deadlines
for 30 50 clients at any given time.
● Consult on social media best practices via live GoToMeeting video conferencing
demonstrations for ecommerce clients via Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite and other
social networks.
● Design banners and backgrounds on Adobe Photoshop.
● Write blog posts for clients and demonstrate how to write for SEO.
● Assist Web Director in assigning new clients to web designers and ensuring
workflow is distributed evenly.
2011. Bilingual Ad Writer. The Nielsen Company/Ad Solutions. Oldsmar, FL.
● Write surveys in English and Spanish to gauge effectiveness and retention of
current TV commercials, and Internet banner and video advertisements.
● Translate published surveys, research results and ad copy from Spanish to English
and vice versa to improve readability and comprehensibility for target audience.
2008 – 2010. Bilingual Copy Editor. Jacobs Technology. Tampa, FL.
● Edit content in English, Spanish and some Portuguese for regional Department of
Defense magazines published for six regional commands' public relations efforts.
● Ensure copy conforms to Associated Press, local and client specific styles.
● Revise and rewrite translations to ensure readability for target audience and
provide editorial approval or rejection. Create and update English and Spanish
style guides.
● Write and edit headlines and photo captions to captivate readers. Work with
graphic designers to ensure accurate copy placement.
● Serve as a liaison between nonfluent editors, improving their content delivery and
email communications with clients.
2007 – 2008. Copywriter. Teasdale Worldwide. Tampa, FL.
● Create engaging campaigns and copy for print ads and marketing collateral.
● Write and edit copy for print, radio and web for clients and for the company.
● Mock up ad campaigns for prospects, leading to new clients signing with the
agency.
● Write and distribute press releases and monitor SEO results.
Other Relevant Experience
2006 – 2007. Editor. Mi Barrio Latino Magazine. Clearwater, FL.
2006 – 2007. Freelance Reporter.La Prensa Newspaper Tampa Edition. Tampa, FL.
EDUCATION
2011: LaSalle Computer School: Internet Marketing and Web Design
2005: Bachelors, Audiovisual Communications, University of Puerto Rico
Graduated Cum Laude
2001: Associate of Arts, St. Petersburg College