Freelance Writer Editor

BRIDGETT NOVAK

Writer, Editor, Interviewer

Articles, Websites, Blogs, Thought Leadership, Case Studies, Profiles, Bios, Q&As, Press Releases

WRITER / EDITOR

Independent Contractor – Various clients

Oct 2012 – Present

Write profiles and articles about CEOs, GCs, law firm partners, and other senior executives

Interview subject matter experts to provide context for above articles

Produce bios, brochures, website copy, press releases, blogs, and other Marcom materials

SENIOR WRITER / EDITOR / GHOSTWRITER

Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) - San Rafael, CA

Feb 2007 – Oct 2012

Ghostwrote articles and thought leadership pieces for MLA’s legal recruiters

Wrote content for and oversaw the scheduling of 30 client newsletters each quarter

Wrote content for the firm’s website, brochures, press releases, blogs, marketing slicks, ads, and events

SENIOR EDITOR / WEBINAR DIRECTOR

Parachute/AmBusi.com - Pt. Richmond, CA

June 2004 – Dec 2006

Scriptwriter and moderator of live webinars for law firms

Scriptwriter and moderator of live webinars about career success featuring Richard Bolles

Interviewed small business owners and wrote articles about their challenges and successes for monthly newsletters

MANAGING EDITOR / CORPORATE PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR

National Real Estate Index/CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) - San Francisco, CA

Jan 1995 – May 2003

Oversaw several subscription-based publications for commercial real estate investors and financial institutions

Supervised a team of writers, editors, graphic designers, and marketing/sales professionals

Established the company’s style guide

Wrote quarterly analyses of business and real estate conditions in 14+ metropolitan markets

Produced internal and external reports for CBRE executives and high-profile clients

WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF

Reuters Health/GeoMedica - New York, NY

Sept 1993 – Jan 1995

Covered medical trade shows and meetings

Interviewed researchers, government officials, hospital administrators, and physicians

Wrote and broadcast stories about medical research, clinical studies, and health care changes

DEGREE CONTACT INFO

BS Magazine Journalism 58235 Carmona

SI Newhouse School of Public Communications La Quinta, CA 92253

Syracuse University 415-***-****

Syracuse, NY ********@*******.***

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