Paul Scozzari, Richmond, VA
586-***-****, ************@*****.***
Experienced professional technical and corporate writer seeking new opportunities that offer growth and advancement. An organized, detail orientated, multi-tasker with a solid history of working effectively in a fast-paced team environment. From writing to data entry, no error goes unresolved.
Summary
●Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
●Proficiency with graphic design skills in Adobe Creative Suite graphic design software, including Photoshop, and Illustrator as well as Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
●Experience with data entry and reporting
●Involved in the relaunch of the corporate social media presence, from the first PowerPoint presentation to account and corporate managers, to while asking for input from various departments
●Work with highly confidential information and maintain confidentiality
●Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
●Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
●#Experienced in social media communication including experience with Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, and other platforms
●Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Areas of interest
●Editing
●Underwriting
●Social Media
●Technical Writing
●Proofreading
●Data Entry
●Marketing research and communications
Professional Experience
ICONMA
Troy, MI
Communication Support Staff Specialist, 2013-2017
Resume Proofreader, 2010-2017
●Responsible for the re-launch of the corporate social media presence
●Maintained monthly newsletter database and oversaw the large-scale distribution for over 1,400 contractors at 35 clients
●Researched trends in social media to increase the corporate Twitter account from 14 followers to 610 followers with traffic of more than 1,200 views per week.
●Maintained regular entries on social media across multiple platforms
●Proofread corporate marketing and communication materials
●Trained new Support Staff on company standards and policies for resume formatting
●Acted as a team lead to maintain quality and guidelines following policies and procedures
●Maintained company data entry requirements and created an easily searchable e-filing system
●Prepared data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information and manually checking for inaccuracies
City of Warren
Warren, MI
Communication Team Member, 2009 – 2010
●Created promotional materials to inform voters about polling places, candidate information, and encourage voter turnout
●Worked with members of the City of Warren government, which included the Mayor, City Council, and City and County clerks to better understand the intended audience and internal goals
●Proofread promotional materials and offered suggestions to refine potentially negative phrasing
Warren-Center Line Democrats
Center Line, MI
Communications/Speechwriter, 2004 - 2010
●Worked with the President and Vice-President for the creation of flyers and posters for the annual “Warren-Center Line Democrats Present: Democrat of the Year” dinner.
●Maintained active member list, along with address, phone number, email address, and contact preference, which grew from 25 members to over 350, with no lapse in information
●Wrote campaign literature and presentation material for the President and Vice-President.
●Wrote letters to members whose dues were past due by more than 90 days.
●Proofread and edited speeches for the President at various political functions
Freelance
●Currently edit and work as a contributor to the podcast “Apathy Feed” since 2014
●Actively perform stand-up comedy and sketches
●Wrote, directed, edited, and performed sketches as part of the annual Sigma Pi Fraternity homecoming variety show
Education
Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI
Bachelors of Arts, concentration English