Candace Nelson

Seattle, WA USA
15 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I’m a journalist, content strategist, doting auntie, amateur bobsledder, fitness enthusiast, and wannabe health nut (who loves chocolate and pizza too much to fully commit). I don't want you to think my life is perfect. It's not.

Expertise

Copy Editor 8 YearsCopywriter 3 YearsWriter 15 Years

Specialty

Lifestyle 8 YearsFitness 5 YearsHealth 5 Years

Industries

Newspaper - Local/Regional 2 YearsMagazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 2 YearsOnline/new media 10 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Microsoft (3-5)
  • Thrillist (10+)
  • NY Beauty News (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Holland America (10+)
  • HTC (10+)
  • T-Mobile (10+)
  • Kinetic Sports Rehab (3-5)

Other Work History

Content strategist. Writer, Producer. Copywriter. Nutritionist.

Technical Skills

WordPress, CMS

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, PhotoShop, InDesign,

Writing sample

Wrote conversational condition-specific content centers for health insurance company. Goal was to help customers self-serve and get the care they need. https://www.premera.com/wa/member/support/life-changing-diagnosis/ https://www.premera.com/wa/member/support/mental-health/ https://www.premera.com/wa/member/stay-healthy/womens-health/
A feature on bridal boot camps for special wedding edition of the magazine. I interviewed boot camp instructors and boot camp participants.

General

A personal account of living with the skin condition rosacea. I have it. My mom, sister, and a few aunts and uncles all have it. I was initially crushed by my diagnosis (and treatment plan of no spicy foods, alcohol or hot beverages), but learned life is still worth living.