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Beth Lipscomb |
52112 Friars Court, Apt. B
South Bend, IN 46637 |
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Beth@Bizeth.com
Home: 574.271.6860 |
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Objective
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To obtain a challenging but enjoyable, long-term position in a positive work environment as a copyeditor/copywriter or project manager. My ideal employer will encourage continual growth and development of skills, and offer the possibility of advancement based on merit and desire.
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Experience |
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Pathfinders Advertising & Marketing Group,
Mishawaka, IN
Copy Manager
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9/2000-Present |
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Hired as Account Coordinator.
Duties included:
| | • | development of proposals, project estimates, marketing presentations and creative briefs
| | • | copywriting and editing of content for print media and web sites
| | • | aiding in coordination of projects and acting as backup for Account Executives in their absence
| | • | acting as co-Account Executive on larger accounts and on accounts involving web development
| | • | conferring with clients on their marketing needs
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In May 2001, transferred to current position of Copy Manager. This position has offered the opportunity to focus on copywriting and editing of various materials, from proposals and presentations to national marketing campaigns. Since fall 2002, the position has required the responsibility of overseeing the copy for all projects completed by the agency.
Clients at this firm include corporations at local, regional and national levels. |
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Golden Dome Media, Interactive Division,
South Bend, IN
Project Administrator
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9/1999-9/2000 |
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| Duties included:
| | • | writing, proofreading and pricing proposals and contracts for web site, CD-ROM, and DVD development projects
| | • | conferring with clients and production staff to develop an overall treatment for interactive projects
| | • | preparation of monthly billing summaries for all Interactive Division clients
| | • | helping to gather required project content from clients
| | • | assisting in designation of appropriate production staff for each new project
| | • | developing detailed project timelines, and reminding production staff, sales teams, and management personnel of specific deadlines and project requirements
| | • | tracking project budgets and reporting to management on budget status
| | • | helping to convey to clients any technological requirements and limitations pertaining to their project |
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Pearl Design,
Middlebury, IN
Proofreader/Copywriter/Page Layout Artist
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11/1998-9/1999 |
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| Duties included:
| | • | page layout for newsletters, ads and brochures
| | • | copyediting/copywriting/proofreading of marketing and PR materials |
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Transferrable Skills |
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| • | Writing
| | • | Proofreading/Editing
| | • | Developing Business Proposals and Presentations
| | • | Organizing and Prioritizing Jobs
| | • | Layout/Design critiquing
| | • | Excellent communication with co-workers and clients
| | • | Flexible in deadline-oriented industry and able to adjust to revisions in tasks and priorities
| | • | Learn very quickly
| | • | Good business sense
| | • | Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Education |
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Goshen College,
Goshen, IN
Bachelor of Arts , June 1996
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