Writer Proofreader

BRIAN MICKELSON

**** ***** **** ******

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53221

Cell: 414-***-****

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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Arts Degree, Aug. 1981, Area of Study: English

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR

Journal Communications -- Aug. 2013-Nov. 2013

Lutheran Human Relations Association – Nov. 2011-June 2016

St. Coletta Day School of Milwaukee -- Aug. 1994-Sept. 1998

St. Francis Children's Center -- Sept. 1992-June 1993

Milwaukee Kinship -- Aug. 1982-Aug. 1992

On a freelance basis, I write, create and edit press releases, public service announcements, articles, advertisements, publications, brochures and catalogs. Assisted with newsletters, scripts and fundraising materials.

EDITOR/PROOFREADER/WRITER

Hupy and Abraham, S.C. – February 2013-Present

Proofread, edit and write marketing materials.

The Roberts Group – April 2014-September 2017

Proofread, edited and wrote copy for the advertising agency’s clients.

Kohl's Department Stores -- Aug. 2001-June 2011

Proofread, edited and wrote copy for the department store's website and emails.

PROOFREADER/PRODUCTION MANAGER

Weiss Typographers -- Oct. 1998-May 2001

Proofread/edited various materials, tracked jobs and performed customer service.

PROOFREADER/WRITER

DCI Marketing -- Aug. 1995-Oct. 1998

Wrote, proofread and edited marketing materials, displays, instruction sheets and company newsletter.

PROOFREADER

Weiss Typographers -- Mar. 1992-Aug. 1995

DanTon Typographers -- Dec. 1989-Mar. 1992

Proofread and edited materials (ad layouts, brochures, annual reports, sell sheets, instruction sheets, catalogs, etc.) for grammar, spelling, content, consistency and customer specifications. Also had ongoing communications with clients. (DanTon was purchased by Weiss in March 1992.)

DEVELOPMENT WRITER

Bethesda Lutheran Home -- Dec. 1985-June 1988

Created and wrote all fundraising materials for the Home and its Foundation including direct mail solicitations and brochures. Also wrote other support materials such as articles and advertisements for the Development Department. And, met with donors on a personal basis and in group settings.

PROOFREADER

PMS Copy Block -- Aug. 1984-Dec. 1985

Quarles & Brady -- Nov. 1979-Aug. 1984

Proofread and edited a variety of materials for grammar, spelling, content and consistency.

NEWS ASSISTANT

WZUU Radio -- Jan. 1979-Aug. 1979

Wrote stories for morning rush hour.

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