Experience

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  Pure Haven

  • Johnston, RI

  • Communications Manager

    • May 2019 - Present
    • Johnston, RI

    A direct sales company providing nontoxic home and personal care products through independent sales consultants throughout the United States.- Create and implement effective communications programs to improve sales, customer retention, and recruiting metrics.- Oversee corporate communications cal...

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  Self-employed

  • Freelance Writer

    • Sep 2016 - Present

    Providing copy and communications expertise to help clients make connections and build relationships that inspire action.

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  RobbinsKersten Direct

  • Holliston, MA

  • Sr. Copywriter

    • May 2015 - Sep 2016
    • Holliston, MA

    A multi-channel direct response fundraising agency serving nonprofit organizations exclusively.- Craft direct mail copy for clients, including Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, St. Francis House and Waterkeeper Alliance.- Major contributor to campaign strate...

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  Princess House

  • Sr. Copywriter

    • Mar 2004 - Apr 2015

    A direct sales company that sells cooking, entertaining and dining products through independent sales consultants in the United States and Puerto Rico.- Create motivational, results-driven copy for various materials, including product catalogs, sales flyers, recognition and training magazines, sa...

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  Bay Cove Human Services

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager of Institutional Giving

    • Jun 2003 - Mar 2004

    A private, not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide variety of services to individuals and families throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.- Wrote corporate and foundation grant proposals and other correspondence.- Arranged and led presentations to potential grant donors.- Researched and pursued new funding opportunities.- Managed prospect database.- Surpassed annual fundraising goal by 43% in first six months.

  • Manager of Development Events, Communications & Volunteers

    • Jun 2002 - Jun 2003

    A private, not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide variety of services to individuals and families throughout Greater Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts.- Wrote copy for all development materials, such as invitations, brochures, solicitation letters, concept papers, newsletter articles and supporting documents for grant proposals.- Managed all fundraising events including theme development, invitation design, sponsor and donor relations, volunteer committees and on-site event coordination.

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  Direct Results Group/Sourcelink

  • Copywriter

    • Jun 2000 - Oct 2001

    A full-service direct marketing agency.- Wrote copy for various materials, including print and banner ads, web sites and micro sites, 3D packages and direct mail.- Actively participated in creative concepting and proofread and edited client and agency materials.- Clients included Bostonian Shoes,...

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  XCU Capital Corp.

  • Marketing Manager

    • Apr 1998 - Feb 2000

    A credit union-owned broker/dealer.- Performed all marketing tasks, including creating copy for print advertisements, newsletter articles, client communications and web content.- Maintained regular contact with investment representatives and partner credit unions nationwide.

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  Kelley Habib John

  • Jr. Copywriter/Business Development Administrator

    • Jul 1996 - Feb 1998

    A strategic marketing and communications services company.- Hired as Business Development Administrator and recognized for my sense of discretion and excellent writing skills, which led to eventually holding all three positions simultaneously.- Wrote copy for print advertisements, 3D packages, di...