Willis Kuelthau
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Experience
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CarsDirect.com
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United States
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Automotive Editor
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Dec 2017 - Present
Remote Develop, test, and roll out new article types and formats, including quizzes, reviews, and improved Model Overviews. Develop special sections produced by the department, including our Best Hybrids and Electrics of 2020 review. Work closely with editorial team to ensure in-depth coverage and factual accuracy.
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Progressive Practice Sales
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriter
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Jun 2019 - Present
Remote Collaborate with Marketing, PR and Customer Experience to develop a variety of content marketing materials. Produce error-free content that adheres to the company's style guidelines. Simultaneously manage multiple projects with short deadlines. Propose copy concepts and present underlying strategic thinking to company executives. Consistently praised for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail, and team-player attitude
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Steer Productions
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United States
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Scriptwriter
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Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
Providence, Rhode Island, United States Develop material with directors and producers to deliver inspired video content for clients. Draft and revised scripts for narrative commercial storytelling. Manage communications with creative and production teams to ensure smooth completion of projects. Present story concepts to creative team members.
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99Boulders
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Canada
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Editor
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Feb 2019 - Jan 2020
Remote Achieve consistent top-three rankings in search engines. Assign, coach, and edit staff writers to ensure quality and accuracy under critical deadlines. Format and published articles via WordPress. Research, coordinate, and budget coverage of gear releases and popular reviews. Direct the design and visuals (photos, graphics, and charts), edited and selected photos. Continue to write headlines, edit copy, design graphics and create pages on digital platforms.
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Staff Writer
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Aug 2017 - Feb 2019
Generate high-ranking weekly and monthly articles on outdoor gear and industry topics. Write headlines, edited copy, designed graphics, and created pages on digital platforms. Align with management on weekly postings to facilitate oversight for all aspects of composition, editing, and preparation of final copy. Streamline and maintained procedures for drafting and publishing content to maximize traffic and engagement.
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Scouted
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Candidate Guru
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May 2017 - Sep 2018
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Portland Magazine
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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Editorial Intern
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Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Portland, Maine Responsible for research, proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking in collaboration with the editorial team at an acclaimed print magazine, learning best practices. NAREE Bronze Medalist for Summer Edition Feature: Dream Islands.
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Williams College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2013 - Sep 2013
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
Williamstown, Massachusetts Assisted Professor Ward Lopes with advanced materials science research.
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Education
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Williams College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy -
Fairview High School