Peter Bennett

Award-Winning Editorial, Communications and Marketing Pro

From concept to curtain call, I work behind the scenes to keep you and your stakeholders center stage. Nobody knows your lines of business better than you; I just help you deliver them with extraordinary impact and style.

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As a versatile and vibrant journalist, writer, editor, copywriter, creative director, public information officer and public relations practitioner, I have a distinguished record of helping major corporations, cities and colleges alike generate attention, appreciation and revenue for their people, products, programs, services and events. Publishing Record

• AllBusinessJournal.com (business website)

• American Bungalow (architecture, lifestyle magazine)

• Business Insider (financial and business news website)

• Daily Racing Form (sports newspaper)

• Homesights / Of Interest / Connections (corporate employee newspapers)

• LaVerneOnline.com (general interest website)

• LinkedIn (professional networking website)

• Los Angeles Times (general, health, real estate, business newspaper)

• MyBankTracker.com (personal finance website)

• Stanford Daily (college newspaper)

• The Neighborhood Newspaper (print newspaper)

• The Scotsman (wholesale mortgage magazine)

• The Street (financial news and financial literacy website) Digital Assets and Collateral Produced

• Ads

• Annual Reports

• Blogs

• Books

• Landing Pages

• Newsletters and Newspapers

• Postcards

• Press Releases

• Product Flyers

• Social Media Posts

• Speeches

• Video Scripts

• White Papers

Awards

• Savvy (for best government communications)

• Helen Putnam (outstanding achievement by a city)

• Bellringer (best community outreach programs by a corporation)

• Life Lessons of a Harvard Reject author (California speaking tour)

• Baseball Endurance and Survival Training (BEST) video producer Employers

• The Change Company (2023-2024) – Senior Writer

• AAG (2019-2022) – Senior Copywriter and Content Manager

• New American Funding (2018-2019) – Senior Copywriter

• Morgan Stanley (2016-2017) – Financial Advisor

• Applause Marketing (2008-2016) – Publisher, Editor. Copywriter, Consultant

• IndyMac Bank (2007-2008) – Senior Marketing Manager

• American Home Mortgage (2004-2007) – Senior Marketing Manager

• The Neighborhood Paper (2001-2004) – Publisher, Editor

• City of Ontario (1999-2001) – Economic Development Manager, PIO

• Home Savings of America / Washington Mutual (1986-1999) – Ast. VP, Corp. Comm. Education

Stanford (B.A., English)

Contact Information

Phone: 909-***-**** Email: ad3uf9@r.postjobfree.com

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DIGITAL LINKS

AAG.COM (Over the last three years, I wrote and edited most of the content you see on the site)

AAG - American Advisors Group Reverse Mortgage Lender LAVERNEONLINE.COM (I wrote or edited every article on the site) La Verne Online – La Verne, CA News, Local, Features, Sports, Real Estate, Coupons, Business, Entertainment, and More!

LIFE LESSONS OF A HARVARD REJECT: Tear Down the Walls Holding Back Your Success

(Author)

Life Lessons of a Harvard Reject: Tear Down the Walls Holding Back Your Success - Kindle edition by Bennett, Pete. Self-Help Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Life Lessons of a Harvard Reject: Tear Down the Walls Holding Back Your Success by Peter Bennett

eBook Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

Life Lessons of a Harvard Reject: Tear Down the Walls Holding Back Your Success by Peter Bennett

BookBaby Bookshop

LINKEDIN and FACEBOOK (Recent posts)

Activity Peter Crane Bennett LinkedIn

LOS ANGELES TIMES (I filed numerous business, healthcare, real estate, sports, travel, entertainment, and general interest stories)

Los Angeles Times + Peter Bennett - Google Search

MYBANKTRACKER.COM (primarily banking, personal finance, lending, investing, and homeownership articles)

Articles by Peter Bennett Page - MyBankTracker

PRINT SAMPLES

(I can furnish print samples upon request)

Magazine: American Bungalow (print articles published under the names Brett Harrison, Peter Bennett, Alan Harrison)

Video: Baseball and Endurance Survival Training (BEST) video (was sold at Sport Chalet Sporting Goods, still available on eBay in CD format)

Magazine: Ontario Living Magazine

Employee Newsletters: HSA Today and Of Interest – Home Savings of America and WAMU SOME READER RESPONSES (5 Pages)

“I just finished reading your first edition of “The Neighborhood Paper” and we wanted to let you know that it was GREAT!” Cris Buckholtz

“We appreciate the time you spent researching your article.” Karen Durell

“I read your wonderful article in the Los Angeles Times and found it so exhilarating.” Hawley Thomas

“Your evident sensitivity and Mr. Bennett’s very accurate writing resulted in a tribute that softened the blow of a difficult time ….” John Hill

“Thank you for writing such an interesting article.” Yvette Reche

“I just wanted to thank you for your fabulous story.” Leigh

“Great issue on a tough subject. Very candid. Thanks for doing this for our employees. I’m sure it was helpful.” Charlie Rhinehart, CEO, Home Savings of America

“Peter Bennett is the best writer I’ve ever worked with.” Eddie Herda, Creative Director, AAG

“Bennett’s passion comes through in every drill and demonstration.” Larry Stewart, sports editor, Los Angeles Times in his review of BEST baseball, a video I wrote and produced.

“Hi, Peter, Gary Ovitt calling. It’s Friday afternoon. I just want to thank you once again. Your words were well received. I had a lot of comments on what I said based on what you helped, what you wrote for me. It did a lot as far as LAWA is concerned. Appreciate all your efforts for us.” Ontario Mayor Gary Ovitt and Chair of the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors

“Thank you for your positive article about Sport Chalet in the AllBusinessJournal. It was very insightful and had direct information describing what our company is all about.” Craig Levra, Chairman and CEO, Sports Chalet

“Peter, another excellent piece of journalism. I don’t know how you manage to get copy out as fast as you do, bravo!” Keith Garwick

“Thank you for your detailed article on these city issues. I appreciate your site.” Julie Frick

“Great article. I enjoyed reading about Hi Tech Precision and admire the job they’re doing with the youth of La Verne.” Norma

“What a great article. How lucky we are to live in cities with people who care enough to devote their talents to making them more beautiful. And to sharing knowledge and appreciation about how special they are. Thank you to all who made this great article possible.” Mary Perera

“This is so uplifting and inspiring.” Lynn Kelley

“I am Doris’ son and Galen’s stepson. Of all that I’ve read and heard about my parents since the accident, this remembrance has touched me the most. I need to find out who wrote this.” Shawn Tyler

“Wow! What an amazing story.” Garrett

“I’m sending this out to quite a few people I thought of while reading it. Waking up this morning my mind was set on the struggle of life, even when it is in the best of circumstances. I was wondering what it is all about – thinking about love and its commitment and choosing that over the freedom given up to share it. This was one of the first things I came across thereafter. It makes me just want to run to their side and offer whatever help I can. The struggle to pay attention, to do all we can to preserve life, and to appreciate the finer gifts God gives us are all demonstrated in this very personal story. Thank you for the inspiration!” Chrisen

“What a great portrait of Bill. Really great. Thank you.” Richard McNally

“Such a beautifully written piece.” Phil McGovern

“Thank you for such a beautifully written piece about a beautiful human.” Kelli Holmes

“My deepest appreciation for this fine article.” Lynette Kent

“I just read all about your life and enjoyed the article so much.” Judy Wills

“Great article, Pete.” John and Sandy Norman

“Thanks for bringing to light all that we should appreciate from our local vendors.” Meech

“The best Sunday read ever. I can’t wait for the sequel!” Kelly

“Loved the article You did an awesome job reporting NBOC949 Pete: You haven’t lost your touch from the “old” days at the Times. Eloquent articles, keep up the great work! Tom Phelps

“What a wonderful article, so well written.” Lynn

“Wow, this is one great article.” Kevin

As a former resident of La Verne and close friend of the Hiltz family, I both smiled and cried when I read your article. Thank you so much for running the story.” Wendy Ehlen

“Just wanted to thank you for the article. You obviously spent a lot of time researching as well as the actual interview. It’s great when a writer cares enough to do a really good job.” Jim Kelly

“Hello, Peter, this is Betsy Sanders calling, and I just received two editions of HSA today, and I wanted to actually call you the last time I got the paper. I think this is such an excellent newsletter. I’m impressed first of all by the format. It’s an enormous difference, but form without content would not impress me at all. I probably wouldn’t have even noticed the format if it weren’t so interesting, so topical, so in depth. It must attract readers across the company, and I just very much as a director of the company appreciate it. So, I didn’t want to let any more time go by before I let you know that, and I would like to put pen to paper to tell you that. However, that may get delayed, and you deserve kudos. This is such an outstanding effort here. So, thank you very much.” Betsy Sanders

“We both enjoyed your style of writing and the obvious research you did for your story.” Regi Ausmus

“I read your fine story in the morning’s Los Angeles Times and just want to commend you on it. Believe me your story was just what I needed today.” Darrell T. Morrison

“I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your contributions. Surely the professional way you handled your assignments made my job easier and more gratifying. Also, your story ideas have been most helpful (and sometimes saved my day). For all of this, I sincerely thank you. You already know this already, Pete, but I wanted my thank-you to be official.” Bobbie Justice, Los Angeles Times news editor

“Thank you so much for your informative and accurate account of ‘Stair Wars.’ It couldn’t have been more timely for me.” Dorothy Winge

“Many thanks for your terrific article in Issue No. 18 of American Bungalow. How sympathetic (and accurate) your reporting of Pewabic, past and present.” Gus Ireland

“My impression of you, which has already been high, has just skyrocketed. I don’t say this because you wrote a favorable report about us. I say it because I know you had a limited knowledge of how option trading and our particular strengths work. Yet you were able to put together a very cohesive and intelligent explanation of what we do. Peter, I really can’t get over how good you are. Now admittedly, I’m not an expert on writing, but I know what I like and what I respect. You at the top of the list on both.” Tony Ponzo

“Thank you very much for the exceptional cover of the Bonita Football team this season.” Eric Davis

“Hey, your Gumby article brought my name right up on Google. I’m famous on Google. Woo hoo.” Nick Croce

“Have gotten great response on the article. People love the way it was written.” Andy Alas

“I hope everyone has the opportunity to experience your gifts.” Brian

“Well done, Peter. I always enjoy reading your newsletter. My wife Roxanne, a teacher at Ramona Middle School, forwards it to me.” Scott Larson

“Peter, again a beautifully written article. Can’t wait for the book.” Eva

“Wow, this story is BEYOND AWESOME! Thank you so much.” Janette

“I just wanted to say that your publication is absolutely wonderful. Your articles are always entertaining, uplifting and thought-provoking. A friend in La Verne introduced me to your writings about six months ago. I am now a subscriber. Keep up the good work, you are appreciated not only in California but also in Texas.” Max Stringer

“Thank you for the site you provide and the service to our community.” Matt and April

“Great articles. You should be working for Forbes.” Jim

“This is so long overdue and I’m sorry it has taken this long to comment on your paper. I’ve been enjoying it now for quite some time. However, you need to know how much I welcome LaVerneOnline, especially your views, thoughts, way of thinking and how you apply your own life experiences to your editorial column. I can’t tell you how often it happens that I will open your read your paper and read your theme and nine times out of 10 it parallels some life circumstance I may be going through. You give me one more reason to hold onto my faith in humanity. Thank you, thank you, and thank you Ralphie Giles

“I am not sure who to thank for putting me on your email list. It has been an absolute blessing and wonderful reading. Thank you. Your words are inspirational and greatly appreciated.” Elizabeth Escamillo

“It’s the best article yet and my personal favorite. Thank you. Thank you.” Danielle

“Thank you for a wonderfully written story, Pete, with so many of your special touches and insights. I am amazed how you were able to include so much information while maintaining such a readable flow.” Dale

“I can’t tell you how wonderful your online newspaper is. It has an incredible amount of information regarding the city of La Verne. Please keep up the great work. I am amazed at how often I see you around town. Any sports event I go to you guys are there. Amazing. Thanks for the great forum for information.” Marta Sigurdson

“La Verne Online is Great! Your article about Cartridge World is doing so much better than the advertising we paid anywhere.” Steven and Susan Cui

“Great, Great Article! Great writing too.” Paul

“I really love all your articles. Especially ones like these. You are a wonderful reminder of my dad and his great words. He passed away Christmas Eve and was just getting to be the father I always wanted. Give me his philosophy. You talk so much like him. I miss him and his loving advice and philosophy. I’m glad you write these articles. I feel like a part of him is still here when I get to read your heartfelt philosophy articles. Thank you so much.” Karen

“I want to thank you for the great write-up. I love reading your articles.” Judy Negri

“I just wanted to thank you for the great article and tribute to Craig Barnes.” Liz Garcia

“Thanks Peter. Your website really is a gift to the community.” Ron

“Many thanks to you and Peter for including Mica Lamps in issue No. 13 of the American Bungalow. The profile is well written and has stirred much pride in those connected with this small company.” Ralph

“The article was terrific. Mr. Rule [the CEO of United States Playing Card Company] was truly pleased with your complete and accurate coverage.” Marilyn Eisner

“Peter worked as a staff writer in our downtown, Los Angeles satellite office, writing excellent articles about personal finance, including mortgages, debt, credit cards, and investments. The quality of his content was incredible. He proved he could work independently and as part of a team. He has a strong work ethic and always brought fresh ideas to the table. Peter was also responsible for learning online technical procedures for his articles, such as Search Engine Optimization and promoting content on social media. He was highly motivated to learn as much as he could and did a great job of adapting to whatever changes came his way. His strengths include his written and verbal skills, but above all, his professionalism and positive attitude.” Claire Tak, Chief Editor, MyBankTracker

“HSA Today and our other company communications are always very well done. However, for the first time in a long, long time, I really was caught off guard by the outstanding combination of theme, humor, and practicality in your two articles in our special section. After 20+ years as a recipient and infrequent author of employee communications at these three institutions, I know that craft is not an easy one. I wanted you to know that you caught the attention and appreciation of one jaded veteran. Thanks!” Dale Ruby

“This edition was excellent in tuning us into the corporation’s business strategies, goals, and objectives and such open communication should really foster a team spirit within the company.” Tonya Eggleston

“Just a note to thank you for the write up in the paper. You made me look better than I am. You have a great paper. Hope you keep it going. I know it must be a labor of love. You can feel it from the way you write stories (J.T. Orr, Tim Alley, Mark Cole, H. King, Doug Shultz, just to name a few). You have a real gift.” Tom Carroll, Damien Athletic Director

“Congratulations. As part of the Coast Federal Bank conversion, you were selected to receive a bonus in recognition of your extraordinary effort on this project.” M. Kleiner, general counsel, Home Savings

“This Gold Coin is in appreciation of the terrific effort you put forth in every issue of HSA Today, but to give you particular recognition for the exceptional job you did on the September 15th issue. I feel confident that the issue will contribute significantly to a better understanding by a broad base of employees of where this company is heading, what employees can do to further our objectives and how our new ROE incentive plan works. You have truly set a new standard for yourself in what we can expect from HSA Today.” Charlie Rinehart, CEO, Home Savings

“My name is Rita Soliz. I work in the Voices Services Department. I just wanted to let you know I loved your column in the HSA Today. It was so real. And I am so glad someone actually has spoken out, not with four-letter words, or the traditional “what I did for them” statements. You explained your feelings in a very human manner. I don’t have a husband to speak with at night, my partner is my 16-year-old daughter and she shares my worries [we had just been taken over by Washington Mutual], but she has also pointed out, that with training and schooling that Home Savings sent me to and experience of nine years here, makes me a valuable asset to any company I choose to work for. Like she says, ‘Home Savings’ on my resume will prove I worked with the best and learned from the best. I hope to be here to the end. I know this sounds very personal, but I want to turn over a

‘good’ product to the new staff acquiring my job. I look forward to your next column.” Rita Soliz

“Your recent article, “Easing the Burden of Caregivers,” was timely, accurate and so very sensitively done. Commendations to you.” Phyllis Tuttle

“Just a late note to thank you for the wonderful write- up you gave us in the Times.” (anonymous)

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