Freelancers : Laredo, Texas

0 Kudos

3.5 2 Skills

$100 Rate/Hr

Experience Reebok 2010-2012 Picking, packaging orders. As well as training others. Wal-Mart 2012-present Cashier, Customer Services, Electronics sales floor associate Education Greater New Bedford Vocational High School 2010 Massachusetts College of Art and Design 2014 Skills Adobe Software Programs, Fine Arts, Bilingual in Spanish, Customer services, teamwork, Organization, Ability to work under stress Reference Upon Request

15 Kudos

5.0 2 Skills

$35 Rate/Hr

CHRISTOPHER J. COOPER christopher.j.cooper88@gmail.com ________________________________________ Career Summary: A dynamic team player with exceptional writing abilities and a master of the English language. I specialize in crafting creative content, branding, B2B and B2C copywriting, editing, proofreading, email blasts, blogging, and much more. With a strong background in high-paced work environments, I pride myself on being able to work efficiently to reach deadlines. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Interactive/Marketing Copywriter, Ripen eCommerce, Princeton, NJ August 2015- Current • Responsible for all long-form and technical copy for both B2B and B2C • Concept and draft creative content for clients' weekly emails • Develop voice and target audience for brands; construct all brand copy • Establish/maintain brand voice across all channels • Craft mood copy, headlines, subheads, and copy blocks for a yearly catalog • Generate copy concepts for print and text ads • Brainstorm and develop creative concepts that are on strategy • Create ads for onsite and retargeting purposes • Write product descriptions • Partner with merchandising, creative, and marketing teams on executing best practices in eCommerce • Work with cross-functional merchandising, marketing, creative, publishing, and web teams to ensure copy is on-trend, on-brand, compelling, and concise • Present original ideas internally and to clients as needed • Proofread all forms of copy for clarity, accuracy, and consistency of style • Maintain copy libraries and communicate across all mediums to ensure consistency and alignment • Meet strategic marketing and behavioral objectives while enforcing all brand guidelines eCommerce Copywriter, Bed Bath & Beyond, Union, NJ June 2013- August 2015 • Crafted compelling product descriptions • Proofread, revised, and edited existing copy • Developed SEO content and metadata to increase traffic, generate web page views, and drive sales • Managed regional license and fragrances/candles categories • Worked with other copywriters to construct a unique universal style guide for writing • Trained newly hired copywriters in writing standards and procedures • Collaborated with photo and copy team to craft a brand focused website • Analyzed competitor’s websites to understand best practices in eCommerce copy • Researched popular brands and the unique value of their products Freelance Copywriter/Editor June 2012- Current • Write and edit content for company websites, including homepages • Produce marketing emails for target audiences • Construct blogs from trending topics • Draft letters, from fundraising oriented to business objective • Compose website copy • Create content for and manage all social media platforms • Proofreading, editing, and revising • Develop brand identity and brand strategy • Clients include: SIGVARIS, The Independence Fund, Brushfire Inc., Marketsmith Inc., MSCO, Dittman Incentive Marketing, SHREDZ®, LexisNexis, Anthology ™, DKNY, Tommy Bahama®, Nautica, Echo Design, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Lennox, and America’s Incredible Pizza Co. Marketing Copywriter, Gold’s Gym, Whippany, NJ May 2010- May 2012 • Created, proofread, and edited value-added materials for marketing and sales teams • Developed monthly marketing strategies and promotions, including creative taglines to increase gym attendance, bringing in over 150 clients in the first 6 months. • Assisted in the design and development of marketing programs, campaigns, and initiatives to support club’s business strategies and objectives • Watched trends in media consumption behaviors to inform concept and copy direction • Maintained and managed social media sites, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn EDUCATION James Madison University- B.A, English Literature and Grammar, Harrisonburg, VA 2006-2010 • Nominated for “Future Writers of America” award • JMU Poetry Club • Presenter at JMU “Open Mic Night” for creative writers Seton Hall Preparatory- West Orange, NJ 2002-2006 Technical Skills: • SEO content, metadata, Content management systems, HTML coding • InDesign, InCopy, Adobe, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power Point • Typing Speed: 75 words per minute Language Speaking Skills: Intermediate Spanish reading, writing, and conversational skills