Steven Wayne Mitchell
Rocky Point, North Carolina 28457
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Objective
To offer freelance writing services which take advantage of my skills in writing, marketing, and my knowledge and curiosity in a broad range of topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, May 1997.
Additional significant credit hours in English, Film, Communications, Philosophy, Physics, and Mathematics from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, September 1998 to December 2005.
Recent Work Experience
Technical Writer for eFlow LLC, December 2007 to Present
Sports Writer for Sports Buff Fantasy Network, January 2008 to Present
Web Content Writer for MoreFocus.com, January 2008 to Present
Article Writer for Demand Studios, February 2008 to Present
Sports Writer/Reporter for Playerspace.com, September 2007 to July 2008
Sports Blogger for Fanboom.com, November 2007 to September 2008
Related Skills
Skills gained through course work:
Communicating efficiently and coherently through written word.
Analyzing advertising materials and mediums.
Developing marketing plans, developing message strategies, and setting strategy goals.
Skills gained through work experience:
Extensive proofreading of printed word.
Understanding and implementing a variety of research methods, including the internet, to gather appropriate information to complete assignments.
Understanding of SEO principles and keyword implementation.
Principles of effective press release writing
Self-motivation.
Communicating with clients and satisfying their needs in a timely fashion.
Problem solving under stressful situations.
Using computer software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Final Draft to enhance quality and efficiency of work.