Experienced freelance writer

CLAUDIA NEWCORN

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EXPERIENCED FREELANCE WRITER

QUALIFICATIONS

 15 years experience writing a full spectrum of articles, including travel, profiles, advertorials, research-based, and opinions.

 Comprehensive background in consumer packaged goods, wine, housewares, real estate, telecom, housing, and education.

 In-depth experience in business-to-business and consumer-oriented publications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIVERSE MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS 1993 to present

 Write articles and advertorials for a variety of publications. Experienced travel writer.

 Report to Editors. Rapid turnaround frequently required to meet tight deadlines.

 The Modesto Bee. Community Columnist: write opinion-based editorials on local and national issues. Special Assignments: articles include career opportunities and company profiles, and real estate profiles.

 Turlock Living Magazine: Articles include interview-based profiles, and local topics and events.

 Other publications: The Modesto Bee, Cengage Learning, Stanislaus Magazine, Modesto Chamber Progress, San Joaquin Lifestyles, Turlock Living, Valley Lifestyles, Wellesley Alumnae. Articles include travel, events, community and medical profiles, advertorials, and topics of general interest.

Chart Publishing, Wichita, KS 1996 to present

FREELANCE WRITER

 Write controlled editorials, advertorials, and company profiles for national publisher of targeted business-to-business and consumer magazines.

 Report to Editor. Write articles that tie in with radio, TV and cable-TV advertising.

 Conduct in-depth client interviews and correlated market research. Rapid turnaround frequently required to meet tight deadlines.

 Clients include: education, charity, medical, technology, telecom, real estate, insurance and financial services.

The Business Journal, Stockton, California

1998 to 2003

FREELANCE WRITER

 Wrote articles for business-to-business newspaper serving the California Central Valley region.

 Reported to Editor. Rapid turnaround required. (Note: Publication was closed in 2003)

 Articles ranged from business profiles based on in-depth interviews, to local, regional and national topics of interest assembled from extensive research.

 Topics included automotive, education, real estate, retail, legal, technology, marketing and advertising trends.

PROFESSIONAL

 Author, Crossover, Krisálys Chronicles of Féyree. Literary Award finalist. (claudianewcorn.com)

 Marketing Professor, St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA (1991-1995). Instructed in BA program.

EDUCATION

 MBA, Northeastern University, Boston, MA (1986). Phi Kappa Phi; Beta Gamma Sigma.

 BA, English & Psychology, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA (1981). Wellesley College Scholar; Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society.

TECHNICAL

Proficient in Macintosh and PC (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher).

PERSONAL

Basic knowledge of French & Spanish. International traveler. Private helicopter pilot.

Writing Samples and References available upon request

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