Resume For: Danielle E. Young
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OVERVIEW

Four years of professional experience in copy editing, copy writing, document
rewrites and proof-reading. Excellent ability to evaluate visual and written
content, provide constructive criticism, and implement necessary changes to
material(s) where appropriate. 

Majority of experience comes from working in a marketing/retail environment,
with an emphasis on web-publishing and advertising.

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EDUCATION

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
Graduated with honors (magna cum laude) in May of 2004 with a bachelor’s degree
in English and a minor degree in Psychology. 

Special Organizations:  Member of Sigma Tau Delta - the University’s English
Honors Society.

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Two years invested (1999-2001), with a focus on writing and art.		

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RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Naperville, IL
	Copy Editor 
 	Employed by: Proco Marketing

I perform content rewrites, copy editing, data entry, and (occasionally) logo
and layout design work for many of Proco's web service and sales clients.

I am largely responsible for reviewing and editing public-facing material. This
pertains to any content that may be viewed by customers and their end-users and
includes most written work that appears on Proco’s clients’ sites, as well as any
hard-copy (such as fliers) or newsletters.  

In addition to general editing duties, I also supply Proco Marketing’s
management with website critiques. I review pages not only for their written
content, but for their aesthetic elements, façade, and interface. I have a good
eye for details, and periodically assess sites and offer suggestions on how they
can be improved, with the ultimate goal of making them easier to navigate. 

I have provided services for the following clients:

<> Blue Goose   (http://www.bluegoosemarket.com/)

<> Earth Fare (http://www.earthfare.com/)

<> Meals For You (http://www.mealsforyou.com/)

<> Caputo’s Fresh Markets   (http://caputomarkets.com/)

<> Fresh Madison Market (http://www.freshmadisonmarket.com/)



Naperville, IL
	Copy Writer
	Employed by: Proco Marketing

I write original copy for websites and marketers. I’m particularly efficient at
researching topics/products and writing short articles or reviews, but I also
produce descriptive copy for marketing purposes, as well as blog entries.

	Clients include:

<> Fresh Madison Market, Madison, WIS. I handled a large portion of the copy
writing and editing on their website. (http://www.freshmadisonmarket.com/)



Bolingbrook, IL
	Copy Writer/Editor
	Freelance

	Clients include:

<> T. Andrews Construction, Inc., based in Chicago, IL. I provided them with the
majority of the text for their existing website. (www.tandrewscommercial.com)

<> Skullis, an online gemstone/jewelry seller. I am currently writing  copy for
some of their products. (www.Skullis.com)



References available on request.
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PROFICIENCIES 

Well versed in the use of word processing programs such as Microsoft Word and
WordPerfect, in addition to spreadsheet/calc software such as Microsoft Excel.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Access, as well as
other, less commonly used voice communication software such as Skype.

Well acquainted with the use of ftp and networking sites/folders for document
exchange and resource pooling.

Able to provide constructive criticism relative to writing and visual design, in
addition to great general editing and proof-reading skills.

Extremely proficient at utilizing the internet for research purposes, with an
ability to obtain legitimate resources for company projects, papers, and
comparative studies. Also accustomed to using the internet to obtain graphics or
graphic design ideas for websites and newsletters.

Particularly savvy in regard to website construction as far as layout and
aesthetic features are concerned. Good eye for navigational elements. 

Able to work quickly and independently (with sufficient instruction
beforehand).