Julie Fry

805-***-****

San Luis Obispo, CA

adt7nr@r.postjobfree.com

https://sansimeondream.wixsite.com/a-word-merchant

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Individual with high standard of excellence as content writer and editor for marketing, publicity, promotions, technical and media applications. Proven ability to provide highly readable copy on deadline. A keen eye for detail and organizational skills necessary to deliver desirable, marketable writing product. Effective communicator with external clients and internal partners. Works well independently and in teams. Seeks opportunity to contribute professional skills as an experienced content writer and editor. PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Writer, Independent Consultant – A Word Merchant, San Luis Obispo, CA

Operated writing service consulting for marketing, publicity, and promotional campaigns.

Created display ads, radio spots, press releases, direct mail brochures, newsletters and flyers.

Received SLO Advertising Club “Addy Award” for “Pager Pages” newsletter.

Provided editorial content to professionals, corporations, business owners and educators.

Technical Writer – Pullman Power Products, Avila Beach, CA

Assisted with preparing and editing code specification manuals and classified correspondence.

Researched and compiled work status reports for client engineers.

Media Consultant – District 96, San Luis Obispo, CA

Developed and provided oversight of company social media. Generated promotions copy for products and services.Consulted on marketing strategies.

Marketing Writer – Norton Sign & Design, San Luis Obispo, CA

Generated clear and effective web-copy highlighting products and services.

Interviewed notable customers for blog articles featuring high profile projects.

Advised and collaborated with management on marketing campaigns.

Established social media marketing campaigns.

Communications Coordinator – The Parable Group, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA

Senior marketing writer and editor, Responsible for oversight of signature voice and technical integrity of marketing literature.

Trained copywriters.

Created copy for catalogues, flyers, brochures, websites and trade publication display advertising.

Recognized by superiors for elevating quality of marketing copy company-wide.

Interviewed standout clients for biographical articles used as promotional tools.

Advertising Manager – Den-Mat Corporation, Santa Maria, CA

Coordinated copy and professional design for direct mail, display advertising, publicity and product education tools.

Wrote training video scripts.

Managed writers and graphic design staff.

Interfaced with managers and outsource agencies to schedule new product releases and advertising.

Publicist – California Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles, CA

Wrote articles and copy for twenty-four-page fair tabloid.

Worked with print and broadcast media personnel to provide news coverage of fair’s events and features.

Wrote press releases and public service announcements.

Helped publicity team achieve significant expansion of out-of-county media interest in the fair. Publicist – Cal Poly Arts, San Luis Obispo, CA

Contributing editor to CPA marketing publication, “Centerline.”

Developed successful publicity campaigns for “Summer Arts Program” performing arts events.

Led and partnered with team of graphic design personnel, staff photographer, student writers, volunteers.

CONTRACT & SEASONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Publicity & Public Relations – Horse Plus Humane Society, Chico, CA Technical Editing & Marketing Writing – BioTwo International, San Luis Obispo, CA Writing & Reporting – The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, CA Writing & Reporting – The Morro Bay Sun Bulletin, Morro Bay, CA Brochure Development – Mammoth Travel Agency, Mammoth Lakes, CA Event Publicity – Meridian F.C. San Luis Obispo, CA Publicity Consultant – San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, San Luis Obispo, CA Newsletter Writing & Editing – A Better Beep, Inc., San Luis Obispo, CA Public Relations & Fundraising – Alpha Services, San Luis Obispo, CA Radio Advertising Production – Radio: KSLY, San Luis Obispo, CA News-writer & Radio Announcer – Radio: KCPR, San Luis Obispo, CA Publicity & Promotions – New Wine Events, San Luis Obispo, CA Writing Coach and Editor – Assisting students and educators

EDUCATION

Broadcast Journalism

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA General Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

SKILLS

Exceptional content writing skills working with team strategies. Able to provide quality, timely and professional writing products.

Strong background creating clear, effective web copy in marketing products and services.

Effective communication working with internal teams, sales and marketing personnel, technical engineers and wide variety of customers.

Researcher — able to learn and apply a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Business owner able to relate to a start-up business culture. Key words: content, editor, manager, public relations, social media, web copy, digital marketing, copywriting, editing, blogging, communication blogger, writing skills, publicist, publicity, press releases, journalist, reporter, public service announcements (psa), white papers, digital marketing, writing coach, advertising manager.

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