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Professional Profile
- Creative, high-energy marketing writer with proven ability to communicate and collaborate
- Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InCopy CS4, FileMaker Pro, basic HTML, and social networking channels
- Active blogger since 2006; published author of stage plays, a screenplay, and book reviews
- Conversational in German; basic speaking ability in Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, and French
Employment History
Copywriter and Editor, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston, since Mar. 2010
- Create marketing materials for disability-focused nonprofit
- Edit reports and grant proposals for staff researchers in disability field
- Write scripts for promotional videos about initiatives such as employment of people with disabilities
Freelance Copywriter, Somerville, MA, Nov. 2009–Feb. 2010
- Clients: The Welcome Project (immigrant-rights nonprofit), James Wang Photography (portrait photography), Glogster (educational multimedia)
- Projects: website copy and content strategy, brochures, fundraising appeal letters, press releases
Senior Editor, Baseline Development Group, Boston, MA, Sep. 2007–May 2009
- Facilitated clear and timely communication with clients and freelancers
- Managed out-of-house contractors to ensure prompt delivery and high quality of materials
- Collaborated with design and production departments on selection and placement of visuals
- Trained new editors and supported their professional development
- Copyedited textbooks, teacher manuals, and tests for Grades K–6
Editor, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA, Dec. 2000–Aug. 2007
- Wrote and edited textbook content for Grades K–6, including biographies, stories, and plays
- Ensured compliance with state testing standards for multiple states
- Supervised out-of-house writers and editors
- Edited handbooks for teachers of non-native English speakers and other special-needs students
Teacher, English as a Second Language, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Jun. 2000–Dec. 2000
- Taught conversational English, writing, and computer skills to international students
Reunions Assistant, MIT Alumni Association, Cambridge, MA, Feb. 2000–May 2000
- Organized logistics for class reunions, fielded phone inquiries, staffed reunion events
Peace Corps Volunteer, United States Peace Corps, Sichuan, China, Jun. 1997–Jun. 1999
- Taught conversational English and writing at small college in central China
- Delivered monthly lectures on American popular culture to more than 200 students
- One of three in-country editors of official Peace Corps China newsletter
Education and Relevant Coursework
- “Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing,” online class via mediabistro.com, Sep. 2009–Nov. 2009
- “Writing and Editing for the Web,” seminar via mediabistro.com, Aug. 2006
- Brown University, RI (B.A., British and American Literature), Sep. 1992–Dec. 1996
- Phillips Exeter Academy, NH, Sep. 1988–Jun. 1992
