Content Writer Web

DEREK NOLAN STRUM

http://derekstrum.com/

**** ***** *** ******, **. Charles, IL 60174 979-***-**** ***************@*****.*** WRITER AND EDITOR

Motivated, highly critical thinker with more than a decade of writing and editing experience. Flexible team player with a history of excelling in various roles. Capable of meeting strict deadlines while juggling multiple projects. Comfortable making decisions and solving problems. Excellent communication skills developed through several years of reporting as well as sales and restaurant industry background. SKILLS

Communication Skills ● Customer Service ● Scheduling ● Time Management Skills ● Project Management Analytical Thinking ● Ability to Work Independently ● Flexibility ● Web Content ● Copy Editing Content Management ● Search Engine Optimization ● HTML ● Sales ● Marketing ● MODX ● DotNetNuke

(DNN) ● Microsoft Office ● Quark Express ● Press Releases ● Twitter ● Tumblr ● Facebook ● Vine PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SERP Matrix, Houston, TX 2019-Present

Senior Web Copywriter

Researched and wrote web content for websites, newsletters and blogs of law firms across the country.

Digital marketing involved SEO to improve natural and organic rankings of clients’ websites. WriterAccess, Boston, MA (Telecommute) 2013-Present Freelance Writer

Wrote web content for clients relating to topics such as health, technology, law, and social media. Internet LAVA, Houston, TX 2014-2018

Senior Web Copywriter

Researched and wrote web content for websites, newsletters and blogs of law firms across the country. LegalZoom, Austin, TX 2013-2014

Document Specialist

Reviewed and formatted wide variety of legal documents for customers across the nation.

Identified errors and assisted in quickly resolving order processing problems. Attorneys Online Inc., Austin, TX 2011-2013

Associate Editor

Researched and wrote content for websites, newsletters and blogs of law firms across the country.

Edited content of fellow writers, with position requiring knowledge of AP Style. Sun-Times News Group, Hinsdale, IL 2007-2010

Contributing Writer

Covered various high school sports events and compiled schedules of all local athletic teams.

Researched and wrote updates on college athletic careers of local high school graduates.

Edited press releases of various youth sports programs in the area. The Columbia Chronicle, Chicago, IL 2005-2006

Commentary Editor

Worked with senior editors on selecting, researching, writing, and editing the editorials of award-winning weekly newspaper for an audience of more than 10,000 students, faculty, and staff.

Supervised and trained an assistant for the position. EDUCATION

Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism 2004-2006 Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL, Associate in Arts 1996-1998

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