Tamara Newell
*************@*****.*** • 310-***-**** • Newnan, GA • www.tamaranewell.com
SUMMARY
Author, copywriter, reporter, and content writer with nearly ten years of experience specializing in healthcare, fitness, and wellness brands. Excels in creative content strategy, quick content turnaround, and has an entrepreneurial spirit ready to embrace new challenges. Passionate about continuing education and training for professional and personal growth. EXPERIENCE
WebMD, Freelance Writer
2023 - 2024
Research, write, and edit medical and health content for the website Quick turnaround: 3-5 days
Works alongside editorial staff to update existing site content AARP, Freelance Writer
2023 - 2024
Research and write health content
Conduct interviews with medical professionals for articles The Peaceful Body Approach, Author
Jan 2025 - Present
Self Published
Newnan Times-Herald, Lifestyle, Community & Arts Reporter 2022 - 2023
Pitch, research, and write for bi-weekly print/ online publication Cover arts, community events, and lifestyle for Coweta County, Georgia AP Style Writing
Conduct community interviews for a weekly feature-length story Close collaboration with the Managing Editor
ProHealth Physical Therapy & Pilates, Content Writer 2021 - Present
Research and write digital healthcare-related SEO content Interview Clients and Staff for testimonial articles Best Practices in SEO
Plain Language usage with scientific terminology
DishQuo - Insulin Management & Weight Loss App, Content Writer, Copywriter, Press Release Writer & UX Flow Email Marketing Strategist
2021 - 2022
Created SEO-driven digital and mobile content
Deconstructed dense medical information into readable, on-brand health literacy content for accessible user experience Strategy, UX Flow, and content writing for multiple email marketing campaigns Achieved 1st page Google ranking utilizing long-chain keywords Spearheaded Thought Leadership content with CEO/Founder Press Release writing landed spots inMarket Watch & Yahoo Utilized Trello, Miro, and Slack for Team Communications Worked remotely with a global team
Managed and delivered multiple writing projects weekly before or on the deadline Center for Disease Control, Editor - Contract
2021 - 2022
Contract Editor for Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) Formatting and proof-reading Ph. D level scientific healthcare whitepapers Reference and source fact-checking
Huffington Post, Contributing Writer
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Dec 2017 - Dec 2017
Personally approved by Arianna Huffington
“Five Ways Motherhood Taught Me To Love My Body”
Tamara Newell Lifestyle & Wellness, LLC, Writer/ Speaker/ Pilates + Holistic Health Instructor 2007 - Present
Created content strategy and wrote UX content, microcopy, newsletters, SEO website content, social media content, and printed, electronic, and digital copywriting while ensuring continuity in brand messaging and brand voice Project Managed and updated multiple WordPress wellness websites Content Creator, Content Writer, and Project Manager “6 Weeks to Love Your Body” Udemy online course Film, edit, and script writing for video marketing content YouTube Channel-4k Subscribers Private and Group Pilates instructor
Produced script writing, and on-camera talent for 6 Pilates & Ballet Barre WO Videos Guest Speaker; Athleta, Six Degrees Society, Core Pilates NYC, and Pace University Pilates Style Magazine, Content Writer & Fitness Model 2011 - 2016
Contributing Content Writer & Model
Collaborated with the managing editor
Reebok Sports Club/ NY, Pilates Instructor
2009 - 2013
Ranked #1 Nationally for Mind/Body Sales, May 2011 Top 5 Pilates Sales, January 2011
EDUCATION
Marymount Manhattan College
B.A. • Communications & Dance
Dance and Academic Scholarships
Dean’s List Scholarship
University of Pennslyvania
English for Journalism
UX Writing Hub
A Taste of UX Writing
National Institute of Health
Plain Language Certificate
Center for Disease Control
Health Literacy for Public Health Officials
Continuing Education
Marie Forleo
Copy Cure - Copywriting Course
AFPA
Holistic Health Coach
SKILLS
Copywriting • Content Writing • Writing • Editing • Fact-Checking • Proofreading • Interviews • Press Release Writing • Print Communications • Digital Communications Tamara Newell - page 2 of 2