Debra Q Markowitz

**** ****** ****, ***** ****, FL 32757 · adm2tm@r.postjobfree.com · 917-***-****

SKILLS

Proficient in Macintosh, social media, Microsoft Word, and Word Press

Able to write and edit across multiple fields and disciplines—business, medical, legal, journalistic, instructional, cookbooks, fiction, and nonfiction

Proficient in writing copy for multiple social media platforms.

Able to design flyers, brochures, and other documents that require graphics as well as copy

Equally comfortable in the role of team leader, team player, and independent writer

EXPERIENCE

SELF EMPLOYED

Freelance Writer / Editor

I write articles, blog posts, and essays for various clients on a by-project basis

I post multiple times each day for clients across a variety of platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google Business. In order to achieve the goal of increasing followers, my posts humanize my clients’ businesses by sharing approved happenings in the office and in the lives of employees, such as milestones, new puppies, and other events. Posts include industry relevant articles as well as human interest stories, life hacks, and local affairs

I edit theses, term papers, and other assignments for professionals and students—Attorneys, PhD candidates, graduate and undergraduate university students, high schoolers, and middle schoolers

I discuss all grammatical and stylistic changes/corrections with clients so that they learn from their errors and become better writers

BELMONT MANAGEMENT GROUP, Winter Park, FL February 2019—Present

Chief Writer / Social Media Marketer

Writer of online content, including blogs and social media posts

Crafts multiple daily posts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook utilizing news and media materials to increase engagement, including local and national real estate news, advice for landlords and renters, plus decorating tips, life hacks, and items of cultural interest

ATEN ADVERTISING, Winter Park, FL September 2018—February 2020

Writer / Social Media Marketer

Client ghostwriter: content consists of blogs, social media posts, and newsletters

Ran Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google+, for two successful law firms: one located on the Treasure Coast and the other in Tampa

Crafted multiple daily posts that utilized news and media materials to increase engagement and toggle relevancy to law firms’ various departments

THE RAMBLIN’ BEAR RESTAURANT, Port Jervis, NY January 2002—December 2004

Partner / Chef

Created menus and recipes

Supervised kitchen for quality control

Designed and printed menus and flyers

Engaged in interpersonal relationships with guests to achieve a sense of goodwill in the neighborhood, increasing customer flow and return visits

BEAR RAMBLE FARM, Godeffroy, NY December 1998—December 2001

Partner/Baker/Writer/Designer

Wrote press releases, announcements, biographies, and articles to promote company culture

Created recipes for cookies, granolas, and other baked goods

Designed packaging

Baked, bagged, and packaged for shipping

THE EXTRAVAGANT LITTLE COOK, Port Washington, NY January 1999—April 2007

Owner/Chef/Writer/Designer/Party Planner

Created a brand with a local following

Created menus and recipes for gatherings from 2—150 guests, including private dinners, corporate events, and weddings

Prepared food and supervised line cooks and servers

Wrote content for, and designed and created printed menus, flyers, and announcements

SELF EMPLOYED, Orlando, FL October 1985—March 1988

Massage Therapist

THEODORE J EDLICH JR., M.D., New York, NY March 1980—August 1983

Medical Assistant

Patient intake, patient preparation for exams, vital signs, EKG, injections, venipuncture, and laboratory analysis of blood and urine

SAMUEL COHEN, M.D., New York, NY January1978—March 1980

Medical Assistant

Patient intake, patient preparation for exams, vital signs, EKG, injections, and venipuncture

EDUCATION

THE SWEDISH INSTITUTE September 1984—May 1985

Course of Study: Massage Therapist

Valedictorian

NEW YORK SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTING September—December 1977

Course of Study: Medical Assistant

Valedictorian

BROOKLYN COLLEGE, completed 2.5 years January 1975—May 1977

Major: Journalism, previously Psychology

BLAIR ACADEMY September 1971—June 1974

Copy Editor, Blair Breeze

Created Jewish Union and wrote and published monthly newsletter

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