Janet Aitken
Wellington, CO **549
adtfbu@r.postjobfree.com
Highly organized and productive creator, communicator, and wordsmith with fifteen years experience planning, implementing, and writing creative marketing and advertising solutions for discerning clients in a variety of fields including financial services.
Experience Penwoman, Ink
Wellington, CO/March 2004 – Present
Sole proprietor of freelance writing firm
I’ve conceptualized, researched, planned, implemented, written, and evaluated creative and comprehensive marketing and public relations strategies for consumer, B2B, and retail accounts.
Diverse client list includes: Corporate Express, Wells Fargo, Staples, Kohl’s Department Store, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Downtown Fort Collins, Longmont United Hospital, Front Range Community College, Masterwork Homes, Breyer’s Ice Cream, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado Mountain Express, Colorado State University, Hillshire Farm, and IBM.
Firstar Corporation
Milwaukee, WI/July 2002 – January 2004
Senior Writer/Producer
Produced and created marketing communications, radio, and tv for a bank holding company.
Scott Advertising
Milwaukee, WI/March 1997 – June 2002
Senior Writer/Producer/PR Director
Client list included: Hillshire Farm, The Milwaukee Ballet, The Clorox Company, and K.C. Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce.
Kohl’s Department Stores
Brookfield, WI/July 1993 – March 1997
Advertising/Marketing Director
Worked in conjunction with my staff developing, writing, and proofing all advertising for 500 Kohl’s stores nationwide.
Education Auburn University
BA/English/Communications/Pre-Law 4.0 Summa cum laude