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  Lauren Peck
 
Professional/Personal Overview
  Hi there, I'm a freelance copywriter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, I write fresh and engaging product descriptions, product backstories and QA product copy for the Cost Plus World Market website. I have a strong writing background (creative and marketing), and I'm proficient in a variety of software, including Adobe InDesign.
Work Info
 
Expertise
Copy Editor 5 Years
Copywriter 5 Years
Technical Writer 5 Years
Specialty
Consumer Products 2 Years
Arts & Humanities 10 Years
Books & Literature 10 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
5 Years
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
AT&T (11+), Cost Plus World Market (11+)
Other Work History
Project Coordinator, Quest International (nonprofit); Creative Writer, AT&T
Creative Writer, AT&T
Computer Skills
Microsoft Suite, Operating Systems (Windows XP and OS 10), Macs & PCs
Technical Skills
Basecamp, Adobe InDesign CS5 (basic), WordPress, Adobe Photoshop CS5 (basic), FilemakerPro
Equipment
Mac laptop; PC desktop; Microsoft Office Suite; printer/scanner/fax/copier; mobile phone; car
Work Permits & Visas
Citizen of the United States
References
Cost Plus World Market, Oakland, CA
Awards
Recipient of Sidney Lanier Scholarship, 2001-2005; Poet Laureate at Oglethorpe University, 2002 and 2003
Other
M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Poetry), San Francisco State University (May 2012); B.A. in English, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia (May 2005);
Skills: Document design, creative marketing, grant writing, SEO, professional editing, web marketing, keyword research and analysis, persuasive proposal writing, resume & cover letter writing, branding, e-commerce, creative writing, blogging, connecting with clients
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near San Francisco, CA. I am willing to travel regionally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
 
Product Backstories  
(Cost Plus World Market, 9/1/2012)
The story behind tree-free paper and its uses
(Cost Plus World Market, 9/1/2012)
Backstory on UNICEF and Cost Plus World Market's partnership with them
(Cost Plus World Market, 8/1/2012)
The story behind mulberry paper and its uses
(Cost Plus World Market, 8/1/2012)
Backstory on how Nepali felt is made and its uses
Wall Hangings Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 2/1/2013)
Wall art piece description
Food & Drink Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Food & Drink product description for Arnott's biscuits
Beverage Accessories Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 10/1/2012)
Wine stoppers product description
Bedding Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 8/1/2012)
Quilt product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Duvet and shams bedding product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Description for products for bedding collection
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Fall bedroom duvet description
Home Decor Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 12/1/2012)
Console table product description
Tech Accessories Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 12/1/2012)
Earbuds product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 12/1/2012)
Headphones splitter product description
Accessories Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 1/1/2013)
Spring hat product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 1/1/2013)
Spring handbag product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 1/1/2013)
Spring scarf product description
Storage Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 12/1/2012)
Storage basket product description
Toys Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 11/1/2012)
Bath squirters product description
Hair Accessories Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Product description for engraved hair ties
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Spring hair pins product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Spring headband product description
Clothing Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Spring/summer maxi skirt product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Spring maxi dress product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Summer shirt product description
Kitchen & Entertaining  
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Ramekins product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Veggie skewers product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Ceramic coffee press product description
Jewelry Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Stone chain bracelet product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Drop earrings product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 3/1/2013)
Pendant necklace product description
Personal Care  
(Cost Plus World Market, 8/1/2012)
Luxury bar soap product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Scented soap rose petals product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Hand cream product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Luxurious bubble bath product description
Bath Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 8/1/2012)
Hand towel product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 8/1/2012)
Shower curtain product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Stone soap dish product description
Pillows and Throws Product Copy  
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Lumbar pillow product description
Candles and Lighting  
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Candleholder collection product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Pendant lighting product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Candleholder lantern product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 7/1/2012)
Filled candle product description
Window Coverings  
(Cost Plus World Market, 11/1/2012)
Velvet curtain product description
(Cost Plus World Market, 11/1/2012)
Crinkle voile curtain
Poetry Portfolio  
(Spillway, Issue 16, 7/30/2012)
Poetry publication in literary magazine distributed nationally and internationally, presenting poetry, reviews, and articles since 1993.
Articles/ Blog Entries  
(Poetry Flash Literary Review and Calendar for the West, 3/21/2012)
Blog entry on the evolution of the Poetry Center at San Francisco State University
(Poetry Flash Literary Review and Calendar for the West, 11/7/2011)
Blog article for Poetry Flash on recent winner of Nobel Prize in Literature
Contact Info
  Lauren Peck
Oakland, CA 
USA

E-Mail: laurenepeck2@gmail.com
Website: http://about.me/lpeck

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