Freelance copywriter and editor

Gina L. Sartirana

Experienced writer, editor, marketing specialist, and project manager

Colebrook, CT gsartirana@yahoo.com860-307-6617

I have a long list of areas of expertise, including:

Writing, editing, marketing, business development, PR, website development, social media marketing, project management, etc.

In addition, I have a lengthy list of volunteer organizations of which I am/have been a member. Being active within the community makes me a more robust marketing expert; I am in constant contact with people and their individual needs.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader

SELF-EMPLOYED - Colebrook, CT

January 2002 to Present

Content writing

Book editing

Blog content

Press releases

Marketing content

Social Media Marketing

Program Director

Camp Jewell YMCA - Colebrook, CT September 2017 to August 2018

In charge of the after-school program for local school-age children.

Real Estate Broker/Owner

In Demand Realty - Winsted, CT

June 2002 to December 2015

I worked for some of the top agencies in the county prior to opening my own office in 2009.

Business Development Consultant

St. Francis Occupational Health - Torrington, CT

June 2009 to November 2011

Client recruitment and retention

Client outreach

Program development

Meet budget goals

Marketing

Front Office Administrator/Receptionist

Journalist/Reporter Winsted Journal - Winsted, CT

June 2006 to June 2009

Write weekly content for a local newspaper

Schedule and interview: town officials, local and state politicians, townspeople, etc.

Manage deadlines and cover breaking news

Work with Interns from NWR7

Copy editing

Education

Psychology- Child Development and Adolescence

Southern New Hampshire University - New Hampshire

September 2015 to June 2016

English Education

Southern Connecticut State University - New Haven, CT

September 2001 to June 2002

Associates in Accounting

Northwestern Connecticut Community College - Winsted, CT September 1999 to June 2001

Skills

•Writing Skills (10+ years)

•Business Development (10+ years)

•Social Media Marketing (10+ years)

•CPR/CPR Certified

•Teaching (7 years)

•Time Management

•Typing (10+ years)

•Fast learner/self-starter

•Receptionist (10+ years)

•Microsoft Office (10+ years)

•Computer Skills (10+ years)

•Administrative Experience (10+ years)

•Content Creation (10+ years)

•Recruiting/Retention (10+ years)

Military Service

Branch: Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Volunteer Auxiliary

Service Country: United States

Rank: Lieutenant

Certifications and Licenses

CPR/First Aid

CT Driver's license

Archery Instructor

Assessments - Indeed

Special Education — Expert

February 2020

Teaching students with special education needs.

Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/ df5eded247b0a3300f0ef413bd7cac98eed53dc074545cb7

Written Communication — Highly Proficient

February & December 2020

Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity.

Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/ fbf10f1383f300074dd0e8ff3a5cb7f2eed53dc074545cb7

Work Style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient

March 2020

Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/ bb8092f90fe645b0a0a4ecef8966c8bbeed53dc074545cb7

Volunteer Organization

Civil Air Patrol Lieutenant

November 2019 to Present

Recruiting/Retention Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Finance Officer

Winsted Lions Club

December 2020 to Present

Cubmaster, Pack 27, BSA

June 2012 to July 2015

Cubmaster, Pack 1027, BSA

July 2015 to September 2017

Committee Chair, Pack 1027, BSA

September 2017 to Present

Colebrook Recreation Board

2017 to 2018

Basketball Coach, Soccer Coach, Archery Instructor

District Membership Chair, NWH, BSA

2013 to 2016

Winsted Economic Development Commission

Served one year as Vice Chair

Winsted Fire Department Fire Police

2001 to 2013

Served as: Company treasurer, company secretary, 2nd Lt, 1st Lt, Department bylaws committee, Department bylaws secretary

Publications

Saving with Coupons

A how-to guide of how to use coupons

Numerous Ghostwritten Publications

Numerous Edited Publications

References

Character reference: Katherine Ricci, Winsted, CT, 860-***-****

Content writer reference: Conner Flynn, Pennsylvania, 267-***-****

Editing reference: Bailly Morse, adi3qe@r.postjobfree.com

Editing reference: Heather Ettinger, 866-***-****

Editing reference: Jeoung Lee, 425-***-****

Ghostwriting reference: Gil Davis, 214-***-****

**Reference letters available upon request**

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