GINA LAURIA (FEDASH) WYNN
Senior Marketing Writer, Digital Specialist
EMAIL: ad22ru@r.postjobfree.com MOBILE: 202-***-****
PORTFOLIO: http://ginawynn.crevado.com/ SOCIAL: linkedin.com/in/gina-wynn-2664a99
PROFILE
I am a seasoned writer/editor and aspiring manager who can adapt to creating and guiding content for various B2B and B2C audiences, including healthcare professionals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, scientists, educators, and athletes. My passions involve cultural exchange and giving back to the community.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC / Pittsburgh, PA / July 2018–present
Senior Copywriter
Managed the Copy team while my supervisor was on leave and successfully led colleagues through the performance review process
Serve as New Colleague Ambassador for new Copy team members to help them navigate the onboarding process, learn company style and brand guidelines, and become more proficient writers
Embrace the usage of AI platforms to spark creativity and gain efficiency
Pitch copy concepts and explain rationale to clients
HIGHMARK HEALTH / Pittsburgh, PA / November 2016–June 2018
Digital Copywriter
Simplified complex ideas to create content in a succinct, conversational style for B2C audiences
Used content marketing philosophy to sell healthcare services by telling patient success stories
CELERITY / Wexford, PA / June 2016–October 2016
Content Writer
Strategized on content and design for websites, gamification platforms, and proposals for clients like Highmark Health and Capital One using the Agile methodology
GNC / Pittsburgh, PA / July 2011–February 2016
E-Commerce Copywriter
Helped drive sales revenue by creating promotional copy that aligned with campaign guidelines
Improved email open rates by crafting engaging subject lines per data from A/B tests
Ensured accuracy by reviewing English, French, and Spanish content and getting legal/SME approvals
PEACE CORPS / Washington, DC / September 2001–December 2004
Marketing Specialist for Peace Corps Fellows/USA
• Developed and implemented marketing and media relations plans and the marketing budget
• Organized and presented at recruitment events in the U.S. and abroad
• Planned, wrote, edited, and arranged for the design and printing of multichannel promotional materials
IMG / Cleveland, OH / October 1999–September 2000
Account Executive/Copywriter for IMG Creative
• Managed client accounts such as the Scott Hamilton C.A.R.E.S. Initiative and the Marconi Grand Prix
• Assisted clients with the production of collateral materials and event planning
THE VAIL DAILY / Vail, CO / November 1994–August 1995
Copyeditor, Business and Real Estate Editor, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Interviewed sources and wrote articles for the 11,000-circulation daily newspaper
Planned and laid out weekly real estate pullout section and daily arts and entertainment section
TACTICAL EXPERTISE
Ad Campaign Taglines
Articles
Brochures
Data Sheets
Homepage Ads
Paid and Organic Social Media Posts
Presentation Decks
Print Ads
Retargeting Ads
Sales Proposals
SEO
SEM
Static and Dynamic Emails
Website Content
Webinars
Video Scripts
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Content and Project Management Systems
Email Marketing Platforms
Microsoft Office Suite
Team Collaboration Software
AWARDS
Thermo Fisher Scientific 4i Values Innovation Award: New Lab Start-Up Discovery Toolkit for New Opportunities
2018 Highmark Jefferson Award for Public Service
The Vail Daily Employee of the Month
VOLUNTEER WORK
CISV PITTSBURGH / Pittsburgh, PA / June 2014–present
Social Media Chair, Seminar Planner, Recruitment Chair, President, Vice President
PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER / Ussuriysk, Russia / June 1996–September 1997
English Teacher, English Club Member
EDUCATION
OHIO UNIVERSITY E.W. SCRIPPS SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM / Athens, OH
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Public Relations sequence, Anthropology minor
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE DIV. OF CONT. EDUCATION / Pittsburgh, PA
Integrated Marketing Certificate
SEOINHOUSE / Pittsburgh, PA
Content Optimization Certificate