Larisa Mendez Downes

Greater NYC Metropolitan Area Fair Lawn, NJ USA
Website: http://www.lmdcopy.com
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Professional Experience

A writer and editor who delivers quality projects — from copy writing to proofreading — professionally and on time. I've covered topics ranging from the space program to nursing. I write press releases, social media posts, bios, grants, and annual reports among other projects.

Expertise

Editor
9 Years
Writer
9 Years

Specialty

Science
3 Years
Health
3 Years

Industries


Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

11 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Eidolon Communications (10+), Andrea Burnett Lifestyle PR (6-10)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

National Student Nurses' Association (10+), HOME (House of Mentoring and Empowerment) (3-5)

Foreign Language Skills

Proficient Spanish, conversational French.

Computer Skills

Word, Adobe Acrobat, Basic Dreamweaver/Photoshop

Showcase

Writing Sample

A press release announcing the founding and opening of a safe house for youth affected by sex-trade exploitation and homelessness.
Written for the career issue of the National Student Nurses' Association - when I worked as its managing editor - the piece looked at the opportunities and requirements of being a nurse in the U.S. Army.
A news piece on politics and technology discussing the budget cuts to the Constellation NASA program and the potential rise of private enterprise in space exploration.

Other Written Work

A blog that explores the natural world and tries to show kids (and adults) how everyday wonders all lead back to science.