I am a freelance writer who has had a successful writing career in a very short period of time. Normally contracted as a corporate writer, I also meet the needs of my clients as a copy writer and/or magazine writer. My personal interests lie in the nonfiction genre. This allows me the freedom and creativity to write for corporations and publications as an independent writer.

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 2002 Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, North Carolina

Our House Designs, Inc. North Carolina Contract Copywriter 09/2003 – Present * Conducted interviews with employees in order to create summarized quotes for a company catalog featuring it’s employees. I am also writing slogans and the warm introduction at the beginning of the catalog. www.Suite101.com, Canada Contributing Editor 07/2003 - Present * Contribute a monthly article under the topic of Congenital Heart Defects. * “Congenital Heart Defects” – August 2003 * “Research and Statistics of Congenital Heart Defects” – Sept. 2003 * "The Effects of Having a Congenital Heart Defect" - October 2003 Viewpoint Magazine, Hickory, NC Writer 06/2003 – Present * Wrote August 2003 1950+ word feature article consisting of three separate storylines focusing on successful women in Catawba County, Hickory, NC. * Wrote 1090+ word feature article (re: Golf Tournament of the Champions Tour at Rock Barn), and 800+ article (NC TEACH) for September issue. * Wrote 800+ word article regarding haunted/unexplainable stories within Catawba County. Synergy Advertising and Design, Hickory, NC Contracted Writer 04/2003 – Present * Wrote 1200+ word feature article for the foothill travel magazine, "Roam: The Premier Magazine of the Blue Ridge Foothills". * Wrote 500+ word article (Halloween by the Lake) within the publication. * Wrote 200+ word article regarding the town's fall festival in Iredell County, NC. Southern Outdoor Adventures, Inc., Hickory, NC (Television Production) Contributing Public Relations Director 1/2003 - Present * Oversees trade show organization and planning- event coordination * Schedules, plans and organizes appearances as needed and requested * Assists with new business development and manages relationships with association partners (magazines, tournament organizers). * Writes press releases, speeches, announcements, and all correspondences as needed. Pure Reflection Spa for Wellness, Hickory, NC Public Relation/Marketing 8/2000-10/2002 * Served as the public relation/marketing person assisting in promoting the wellness spa within the conjoined physician's office and the Catawba Valley area. Created a brochure and revamped the spa service menu. Utilized PageMaker to create a seasonal newsletter, and created a goal of increasing spa clientele by 35% by means of public relation and marketing tactics. * Received Media Excellence Award in 01/02. * Received Communication Achievement Award in 02/03. References upon request. Full clips can be faxed upon request.

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Suzanne Jackson suzjackson@mac.com