Mary Ringstad
Instructor at University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies- Claim this Profile
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Amy Fulton
I have had the pleasure of working with Mary as a freelance writer for several years and for many years before that in a full-time capacity in an agency setting. She is always my first choice whenever I need help with writing for any project large or small; her copy is always on target and on time. She has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing a variety of products to many types of audiences, as well as a great editorial voice. Mary also has excellent customer skills and is a great asset in any client meetings at any stage of a project, she can also conduct needed interviews and research throughout the process. I highly recommend Mary’s work!
LinkedIn User
I took two marketing classes from Mary while I was working on my BA at Metro State. In both cases, Mary went out of her way to provide engaging activities that applied directly to the workplace. She shared generously of her extensive working knowledge. She is an excellent teacher!
Amy Fulton
I have had the pleasure of working with Mary as a freelance writer for several years and for many years before that in a full-time capacity in an agency setting. She is always my first choice whenever I need help with writing for any project large or small; her copy is always on target and on time. She has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing a variety of products to many types of audiences, as well as a great editorial voice. Mary also has excellent customer skills and is a great asset in any client meetings at any stage of a project, she can also conduct needed interviews and research throughout the process. I highly recommend Mary’s work!
LinkedIn User
I took two marketing classes from Mary while I was working on my BA at Metro State. In both cases, Mary went out of her way to provide engaging activities that applied directly to the workplace. She shared generously of her extensive working knowledge. She is an excellent teacher!
Amy Fulton
I have had the pleasure of working with Mary as a freelance writer for several years and for many years before that in a full-time capacity in an agency setting. She is always my first choice whenever I need help with writing for any project large or small; her copy is always on target and on time. She has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing a variety of products to many types of audiences, as well as a great editorial voice. Mary also has excellent customer skills and is a great asset in any client meetings at any stage of a project, she can also conduct needed interviews and research throughout the process. I highly recommend Mary’s work!
LinkedIn User
I took two marketing classes from Mary while I was working on my BA at Metro State. In both cases, Mary went out of her way to provide engaging activities that applied directly to the workplace. She shared generously of her extensive working knowledge. She is an excellent teacher!
Amy Fulton
I have had the pleasure of working with Mary as a freelance writer for several years and for many years before that in a full-time capacity in an agency setting. She is always my first choice whenever I need help with writing for any project large or small; her copy is always on target and on time. She has extensive knowledge and experience in marketing a variety of products to many types of audiences, as well as a great editorial voice. Mary also has excellent customer skills and is a great asset in any client meetings at any stage of a project, she can also conduct needed interviews and research throughout the process. I highly recommend Mary’s work!
LinkedIn User
I took two marketing classes from Mary while I was working on my BA at Metro State. In both cases, Mary went out of her way to provide engaging activities that applied directly to the workplace. She shared generously of her extensive working knowledge. She is an excellent teacher!
Experience
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University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Apr 2023 - Present
Developing and teaching a two-day course on Writing for the Web. Developing and teaching a two-day course on Writing for the Web.
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The Loft Literary Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Artist
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Oct 2014 - Present
Curriculum development and instruction for online copywriting and business writing courses as well as webinar workshops. Current topics include writing effective cover letters/resumes, writing engaging business emails/e-newsletters, copywriting tips, and advanced copywriting. Blog post contributor to The Loft's Writers' Block Blog. Curriculum development and instruction for online copywriting and business writing courses as well as webinar workshops. Current topics include writing effective cover letters/resumes, writing engaging business emails/e-newsletters, copywriting tips, and advanced copywriting. Blog post contributor to The Loft's Writers' Block Blog.
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Freelance
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Maplewood, MN
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Writer & Content Developer
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Aug 2014 - Present
Content development, including technical and marketing writing for B2B healthcare and medical technology sites; B2C cooking, health/beauty, entertaining and lifestyle articles/videos for a leading national retailer; e-learning; books; packaging; newsletters; direct mail; brochures; POS and more. Content development, including technical and marketing writing for B2B healthcare and medical technology sites; B2C cooking, health/beauty, entertaining and lifestyle articles/videos for a leading national retailer; e-learning; books; packaging; newsletters; direct mail; brochures; POS and more.
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Metro State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Faculty
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Aug 2004 - Dec 2022
Instructor for both online and classroom copywriting, advertising and writing career courses. Excellence in Teaching Award for 2020/2021. Outstanding Community Faculty for 2014/2015 Award, for the Communication, Writing and the Arts Department.. Faculty Advisor of the Year Nominee, 2014 and 2015. Haute Dish literary magazine faculty advisor, 2013-2018. Technical Communication Programs Advisory Board, 2014-2019. Instructor for both online and classroom copywriting, advertising and writing career courses. Excellence in Teaching Award for 2020/2021. Outstanding Community Faculty for 2014/2015 Award, for the Communication, Writing and the Arts Department.. Faculty Advisor of the Year Nominee, 2014 and 2015. Haute Dish literary magazine faculty advisor, 2013-2018. Technical Communication Programs Advisory Board, 2014-2019.
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University of St. Thomas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
Instructor for public relations writing courses. Instructor for public relations writing courses.
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Tad Ware & Company
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriter/Editor
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1996 - Aug 2014
Writing, editing and proofing for web sites, marketing collateral, packaging and more. Writing, editing and proofing for web sites, marketing collateral, packaging and more.
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Education
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2001 - 2004
Metropolitan State University
Master of Science (MS), Technical Communication -
1980 - 1982
Academy of Art University
Copywriting, Advertising -
1979 - 1982
University of San Francisco
BA, Advertising
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