SUZANNE WRIGHT Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (678) 637-7798 suzanne@writesquared.

com

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT Fifteen-year record of achievement in corporate communications, marketing, business development and sales. Engaging, energetic and forward-thinking professional who balances creativity with analytical thinking. Thorough, results-oriented and versatile generalist brings deep understanding of business strategy to every engagement. Launches and repositioning are specialties. Works quickly to understand client needs, ask the right questions, harness the right resources and guide content development with a clear, consistent voice. Effectively fosters longterm relationships. Comfortable interacting with executives at all organizational levels. STRENGTHS Deadline Oriented Creative Problem Solver Skilled in Social Media Diverse Background Effective Project Manager B2B & B2C Experience Strategic Thinker Successful Relationship Builder Quick Study Excellent Time Management & Organizational Skills Demonstrated Leadership Qualities Strong Presentation Skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WRITESQUARED, INC. 2001 Present Fulltime Freelance Copywriter & Communication Specialist Create compelling print and online marketing materials for more than 100 corporations, nonprofits, small businesses and agencies across more than 20 industries throughout the U.S. Work from conception through execution, delivering on-time, on-target marketing materials ranging from brochures and case studies to newsletters and website content. Particularly skilled at synthesizing complex ideas into readable, persuasive content. Provide creative guidance to marketing executives, graphic and web designers as part of marketing team. Selected Achievements: Serve such clients as Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Cisco, GE Energy, The High Museum, NASCAR, Kelloggs, Morehouse School of Medicine, Olive Garden, The Ritz-Carlton and TBS. Led workshop entitled Getting & Keeping Corporate Clients at the American Society of Journalists & Authors conference in New York City in 2008. Published more than 450 bylined articles in such prestigious publications as citysearch.com, Food & Wine, Mens Journal, National Geographic Traveler, Veranda and WebMD.

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BILL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /PRIMEDIA, INC, Atlanta 2000 Publisher Responsible for overall daily management of Apparel Industry, a national trade magazine with a 14-person staff. Supervised every facet of the monthly, from advertising and editorial content to circulation and marketing. Increased international trade show presence. Selected Achievements: Penned magazines first-ever monthly issues column to spur reader interaction. Spearheaded bi-coastal award dinners that netted $50,000 in profits. INTERTEC PUBLISHING, INC., Atlanta 1999 Associate Publisher Provided creative and business direction to publisher and staff of 8 at Access Control & Securities Systems magazine, a monthly national trade publication. Managed a 7-state sales territory. Promoted from Sales Manager. Selected Achievements: Overhauled marketing strategy, resulting in year-over-year margin increase of 18%. Initiated cross-company media buys for advertisers, boosting overall market share and driving complementary trade show sales. THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, Atlanta Sales Manager, Southeastern U.S., Textile World Magazine MILLER FREEMAN, INC., Atlanta Marketing Manager, Eastern U.S., LAN and NETWORK VAR magazines 1998

1993-1997

AMOCO CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. 1987-1993 Marketing Manager, Chemicals Division, Chicago & Washington, D.C., (1990-1993) Public Relations Manager, Fabrics & Fibers Division, Atlanta (1989-1993) Marketing Representative, Fabrics & Fibers Division, Atlanta (1987-1989) MILLER-FREEMAN, INC. Assistant Editor, Nonwovens Markets & Pulp & Paper Magazine 1985-1987

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, University of West Florida Graduated Magna Cum Laude