PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly imaginative self-starter with passionate interpersonal skills, extensive attention to detail, highly developed research talents, in-depth writing skills in all styles, and a strong background in deadline-driven environments. Demonstrated ability to intuitively develop and utilize a large personal knowledge base to actively learn new information and adapt with innovative processes and technological advances. EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS
English Literature & Languages
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
September 2003 – May 2007
SKILLS
• Advertising
• Creative writing
• Copywriting
• Design
• Fundraising
• Marketing
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE WRITER
Center on Halsted Chicago, IL June 2020 – Present
• Collaborate with the Editor to generate ideas for new content topics; create relevant and engaging content based on current topics as assigned and pitched OWNER & EVENT PRODUCER
Perfection Planning Ann Arbor, MI July 2012 – August 2019
• Built a successful and popular startup design business with an extensive portfolio of strategic concepts of visionary work across a broad variety of artistic platforms.
• Perform and oversee multiple projects while managing and inspiring creative teams to produce exceptional design concepts and final work CREATIVE DIRECTOR & PROJECT MANAGER
Premium Event Services Ann Arbor, MI May 2012 – May 2018
• Deliver advanced solutions for an industry leading event production company with success modernizing creative briefs to launch strategic insight and long-range plans.
• Conduct client meetings and lead concept presentations to implement bold ideas and inventive approaches through breakthrough storytelling. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Vinology Ann Arbor, MI April 2006 – May 2012
• History of achieving record-breaking sales goals in a high growth operation with strength in building cohesive, top-performing, and customer-centric teams.
• Create, lead, and manage communications and editorial strategies including PR, events, advertising, PR, social media, e-mail, website, and third-party sites. COPYWRITER
Xuereb Law Group Plymouth, MI June 2001 – April 2006
• Write clear and precise legal copy, interpreting copywriting briefs for research, editing and proofreading copies while collaborating with other professionals. AWARDS
BEST EVENT PLANNER
Best of Ann Arbor, 2015 - 2017
EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD
Bride’s Michigan, 2012
REFERENCES
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