Freelance Magazine Designers : Melbourne, Victoria

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CAREER Cobblestone Creative Writing – Pewaukee, Wis. | Senior Creative Writer, 2013-Present - Independent freelancer/copywriter currently contracted with Kohl’s Department Stores The Roberts Group – Waukesha, Wis. | Senior Creative Writer, 2010-2013 - Managed and mentored a junior copywriter and proofreader - Concepted new ideas with creative partners, presented work to account services and wrote print ads, direct mail, TV, outdoor, web ads, microsites/websites - Crafted news releases, letters, articles, brochures, fact sheets, resource alerts, signage and invitations - Responsible for the creative naming of new programs, promotions, destinations and initiatives - Created, composed and produced radio spots Kohl’s Department Stores – Menomonee Falls, Wis. | Senior Concept Copywriter, 2006-2010 - Conceived and authored seasonal retail campaigns and handles for television, radio, print and digital - Was responsible for the creation and execution of a large volume of creative projects, including in-store signage, corporate communications, direct mail, grand-opening initiatives, inserts, promotions and brochures - Worked closely and effectively with art directors, project managers and many internal clients - Regularly pitched creative ideas to key Kohl’s decision-makers - Mentored junior writers on headline development, idea generation, writing and editing The Lacek Group, The Loyalty Practice of OgilvyOne Worldwide – Minneapolis, Minn. | Senior Copywriter, 2004-06 - Concepted and wrote a variety of relationship/loyalty and direct marketing materials: targeted solo mailings, postcards, print ads, brochures, inserts, guides and invitations - Authored a range of digital work including emails, microsites, registration pages and web ads - Teamed with creative directors, art directors, account services and print buyers to create great work - Regularly presented creative concepts to account services and clients Carlson Marketing – Minneapolis, Minn. | Copywriter, 1997-2004 - Concepted and authored direct and relationship marketing communications for print and digital mediums - Provided conceptual thinking and creative direction in both internal and external presentations - Collaborated with creative directors, art directors, account services, digital developers and print buyers - Regular contributor in strategic brainstorming sessions Colle + McVoy – Minneapolis, Minn. | Public Relations Account Coordinator, 1994-97 - Authored feature stories and news releases, and contributed to newsletter, brochure and media kit content - Pitched stories to, created and maintained relationships with local and national media - Helped to plan and implement special events for clients and the agency KUDOS - Recipient of numerous “Super Star” peer-recognition awards from The Roberts Group - Kohl’s Advertising/Marketing Department Achievement Award Recipient - Winner of various Kohl’s “Rock Star” awards for creativity and team-working excellence - Direct Marketing Association ECHO award-winner (Hallmark Gold Crown Card) - Recipient of dozens of “Bravo” (Carlson) and “Rave” (Lacek) team-working awards CLIENTS Kohl’s, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Northwest Airlines, Hallmark, Sprint, Visa, Amtrak, Jockey, Saint Francis Medical Center, GI Associates K-16 - Bachelor of fine arts communications degree, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1994

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I am a business development and proposal management consultant, specializing in responding to request for proposals (RFPs) for K-12 educational assessment programs. I have 16 years of experience and have led over 20 proposals—from $1MM to $600MM in value. I help companies develop a comprehensive strategy for responding to an RFP, and provide content, writing, and editing expertise, all while managing the proposal process. While at Pearson, I worked closely with other testing organizations to co-author proposals, and with state departments of education during the negotiation and implementation stages. Based on this experience, I am asked by testing organizations, state departments of education, and non-profit organizations to lead their proposal process and to provide proposal training. I hold a Bachelor's degree and MBA. Since May 2016, I have been an independent Business Development and Proposal Management Consultant. Below is the job description for my previous position. Led and successfully responded to multiple PARCC requests for proposals (RFPs), including managing multiple internal functional groups and subcontractors. Provided strategy and direction for: -PARCC Assessment Development RFP ($20MM+) -PARCC Assessment Administration RFP ($20MM+) -PARCC Diagnostic Assessment RFP ($10MM) -PARCC Technology Bundle RFP ($10MM) -PARCC Operational RFP ($600MM+) • Responsible for the implementation of the PARCC Operational Assessments with focus on business development, contracting, invoicing, public communications, and scope changes for 11 State Department of Education customers (~$150MM/year) • Functional manager for six project management staff responsible for invoicing, scope changes, scheduling and risk management • Primary point of contact for state testing directors at State Departments of Education. • Developed, executed, and monitored validity research plan to inform evidence-based standard setting for the ADP Algebra II End-of-Course Exam—including schedule and budget • Recruited two- and four-year colleges and state departments of education to participate in ADP Algebra I and II validity studies • Responsible for managing the ADP Algebra I and II End-of-Course Exams, including budget, schedule, and scope • Functional manager for the project management staff assigned to the ADP exams, who were responsible for monitoring the entire assessment process including item and test development, paper-based and online testing, scoring, reporting, and research and analysis. • Primary point of contact for Achieve and the ADP Assessment Consortium • Responsible for business development related to ADP program and Pearson’s broader high school reform strategy

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I am currently in high school but graduating in June i just finished my online school through my high school i had two credits to finish so i did it online. But when i was going to school i had taken a creative writing class and a web design class. which i had loved dearly. i had actually thought about taking them both again but i wasn't allowed i had no room to do classes i had already gotten credit for. But that didn't stop from writing. I normally would write every day for an hour sometimes more. but when i found out i was pregnant i had stopped. my life had changed without writing so i am trying to find my dream job where i can write creatively whether it be poems, short stories or songs. i love it all its my passion. now web design on the other hand its fun and i know how to do it. i think its more time consuming if i had to do it i would. But if i had to choose between them i would choose to write. And not all of the things i write are creative is actuality. It is stuff that has actually happened to me. So just to make things clear writing is my passion not just something i like to do.

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Awet Moges oroboros (@) hyperboreans (dot) com GRAPHIC ARTIST / WRITER Creative artist with 10+ years in concept art, comic book art, storyboard art, scripting, writing, or quality inspector in manufacturing with a dynamic firm where I can contribute and grow with the company. Experience: GAME-LEVEL CONCEPT ARTIST, 1 year experience TENSILE TESTER, 2 year experience RADIOGRAPHY, 4 years experience Job Title: Metallurgy Technician Employer: Consolidated Precision Products, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA Dates: 3/09 to now Duties: Tested completed specimens for tensile accuracy, recorded data, conducted destructive testing, and completed certification for finished parts for leading aerospace manufacturer. Job Title: Radiographer Employer: Consolidated Precision Products, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA Dates: 8/05 to 3/09 Duties: Took, developed, and analyzed x-ray films of manufactured products for defects, approved or rejected parts, and conducted non-destructive testing. Trained and supervised personnel in use of x-ray equipment. Job Title: Instructor Employer: Woodland Community College, WOODLAND, CA Dates: 8/04 to 1/05 Duties: Taught American Sign Language at junior college. Developed lesson plans and test materials, instructed students, graded student work and tests, and held office hours. Job Title: Character Design Employer: Keysoft International, CERRITOS, CA Dates: 5/01 to 1/02 Duties: Designed characters for online multi-role player game. Developed background sketches, concept art, and logos. Performed web design, flash programming, HTML coding, and used Photoshop in development and completion of product. Skills: HTML CODING, PHOTOSHOP, X-RAY MACHINES, TENSILE MACHINES Education: Bosco Technical Institute, Radiography Certificate, 2008 CSU Long Beach, BA in Philosophy, 2003 CA Drivers License Class: C (passenger car) References: Available on request

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How can I possibly express myself? Well to start off, I love to express my opinions, and feelings. Yes, I am that type of person who will rant on her feelings, and also tell you how she feels; one must express themselves or vent once in a while, it makes your life less stressful. Grown in Hawai'i, I love to sing and of course play my 'Ukulele, "uke" pronounced (you-key), I love to take photos and site see, beauty products are my love, as you can tell I'm a girly girl to the max, I love applying make up, watching tutorials on how to make your own accessories and how to create certain looks using make up. Recently in May 2013, I graduated with my AA in Hawaiian Studies, and I am also culture conscious.

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I am a professional freelance artist in Mobile, AL with over 15 years experience working in the field of gaming and comics illustration. I can work in various styles and various medium (pencil, ink, watercolor, digital coloring, digital painting). I have worked with notable publishers and clients such as Image Comics, Disney, Upper Deck, Cracker Barrel, KMart, Arcana Studios, West End Games, and many small press publishers. samples http://b-studios.deviantart.com http://bstudios.limewebs.com