John Jordan www.HotCopywriter.com

hot.copywriter [at] yahoo.com
h: (402) 933-8601 c: (402) 238-4370
921 South 90th Street Omaha, NE 68114

Profile

• Skilled, enthusiastic, and resourceful copywriter and marketing professional
• Background in direct marketing and advertising
• Well-rounded software experience

• Offers clear and effective communication, bolstered by attention to detail and old-fashioned work ethic and excellent ability to prioritize

• Professionally committed and responsible and adapts easily to new situations
• Successfully meets goals and deadlines using a combination of creative, writing, and organizational skills

Recent Freelance Experience

• Kamhi World; Clearwater, FL: Wrote press releases, sales letters and promotional post cards for a number of the company’s lines of talking toys, including “Shrek,” “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” and “Nacho Libre.” Wrote copy for company Web site, FunTalking.com. Performed various editing jobs.

• Wellness Health Education Network: Stamford, CT: Writing short yet informative articles on health and wellness for broadcast to nationwide subscribers such as hospitals and wellness centers.

• The Cannery; Burbank, CA: Wrote copy for a Web-based interactive Flash game featuring characters from “Shrek” aimed at children aged 6-12.

• Cardinal Points; Birmingham, AL: Wrote copy for CardinalPointsTrading.com (launched March 2007), a Web site for this outsourcing and prototyping company. Wrote all page copy, and ensured it is optimized for search engines. Also created a full SEO package.

• CWI Hosting.com; El Paso, TX: Wrote, cast, and produced two radio ads, plus wrote and edited 40+ pages of Web site copy.

Relevant Employment

• Copywriter; NetShops, Inc; Omaha, NE – June 2003 to February 2007

Responsible for writing product descriptions, Web site copy, banners, in-package flyers and emails to customer database. Worked with Creative and Buying Teams to maintain high standards of product information to increase sales. Also gained extensive customer service experience, utilizing problem-solving abilities and a Web-based administrative interface.


Computer and Communication Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Works in both PC and Mac platforms
• Accomplished writer and editor, with some graphic design and photography skills
• Experience with Photoshop, Quark, MS Publisher, Macromedia FreeHand, and MS PowerPoint.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; Creighton University; Omaha, NE; December 1998

Courses included Advertising Media Writing, Marketing and Promotion, Principles of Electronic Media, Introduction to Public Relations, TV Production I & II, News Writing, Editing for AP Style, Publication Design, Computer Illustration, and Mass Communication Law.