Copywriter

SHANE MINTER

951-***-**** ***********@*****.***

COPYWRITER

Driven~Attentive~Reliable

Dynamic and creative copywriter with extensive knowledge of stylistic construction and grammar of the English Language seeks copywriting position with an emphasis on creativity and attention to detail. Three years experience writing both for professional publications and business-to-business endeavors. Organized individual with the ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines. Technically proficient in MS Word/ Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook, basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop in either Mac or PC-based environment. Excellent communicator, both written and verbal with strong team and individual project skills. Successfully completes assigned tasks within time constraints. Willing to train for new skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nordstrom, Portland, OR February 2010 – Present

Sales Person, Men’s Sportswear, The Rail Ending Salary – 6.75% Commission

- Aiding customers in finding items and advising them on additions to outfits.

- Following up with customers in order to create a personal list of clients

- Helping managers in executing new sales initiatives and campaigns

- Keeping up to date on all floor merchandise in order to better inform customer

- Cleaning and merchandising the sales floor.

TMAX Gear, Carlsbad, CA July-December 2009

Customer Service Representative, Cresting Department Ending Salary - $16/hr

- Handling customer inquiries, requests and difficulties via telephone and email.

- Inside sales requiring knowledge of current promotions and products in order to up-sell.

- Entering orders and following up on fulfillment of said orders to ensure customer satisfaction.

- Running weekly open order reports and informing supervisor of their status.

- Training of temporary employees in office practices and procedures.

- Ensuring correct placement, size and color for embroidery requested by customers.

- Writing marketing material and aiding customer service manager in preparing and releasing marketing campaigns.

Accomplishments

- Wrote both direct mail and email responses for Team Sales marketing push.

- Given responsibility of overseeing crested orders within 2 months.

- Trained coworkers on running reports and updating spreadsheets.

- Handled all orders for Jeff Sanders Promotions, one of the company’s largest clients.

The Valley/Village News, Fallbrook, CA November 2008-February 2009

Editorial Intern/ Reporter Ending Salary - $50/article - Assisted Managing Editor in editing all press releases to be published in the paper.

- Scheduling interviews with leads and witnesses to find greater insight into stories.

- Researched, wrote and edited articles to be published in the paper.

- Created and maintained local events calendars.

Accomplishments

- Began being paid for articles after first published story.

ASUCLA Student Media, Los Angeles, Ca September 2007 – August 2008

Sales Entry Assistant Ending Salary - $11/hr

- Entered, obtained contracts and filed all advertisements appearing in all student-ran publications.

- Ensured placement of advertisements in said publications including measurement and mailing of proofs.

- Acting liaison between Advertising Representatives, Collections Department and Advertising Creation to alleviate confusion and answer customer inquiries

Accomplishments

- Received ASUCLA Outstanding Student Employee Award

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, Minor in French and Francophone Studies, 2008

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