Professional/Personal Overview
I believe a simple message is often the most powerful. "Kathleen is an extremely talented copywriter and a joy to work with!" -CEO of NYC-based woman's clothing company
Work Info
Expertise
Copywriter
9 Years
Editor
12 Years
Writer
12 Years
Specialty
Fashion
8 Years
Humor
10 Years
Lifestyle
12 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
12 Years
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Newport Tourism Council (1-2), Textron, Inc. (1-2), Verizon Communications (1-2)
Other Work History
Sr. Writer-Editor, PartyLite North America, Plymouth, MA 2010 to present Freelance Copywriter, Elizabeth Cotton, New York, NY 2010 Copywriter, The J.Jill Group, Quincy, MA 2007-2010
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Filemaker Pro, Photoshop, some HTML on both MAC and PC
Unions
National Writers Union
Associations
Avantguild
Freelancer Availability
I occasionally freelance. I live near Providence, RI. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
Catalog Openers
(J. Jill Group , 7/1/2009)
(J. Jill Group , 11/1/2008)
(J. Jill Group , 9/15/2008)
eComm, Online and Social
(PartyLite North America , 5/10/2011)
Online magazine for the world's largest direct seller of candles, home fragrance and accessories. Intended to provide the public with design ideas, product support and merchandising messages as well as behind-the-scenes information on product development.
(Elizabeth Cotton , 9/1/2010)
Product descriptions of luxury sleepwear for an NY-based company.
(Elizabeth Cotton , 9/1/2010)
Worked closely with founder and CEO to craft a compelling history of the company. The project resulted in a more SEO-friendly About Us page as well as a total revamp of the product pages.
(J. Jill , 5/20/2009)
(J. Jill , 3/22/2009)
In tandem with catalog and retail support, email campaign highlights key spring stories: new colors, textures and accessories.
(J. Jill , 5/20/2008)
Objective: Message cotton-cashmere sweaters as seasonless options in spring, perfect for layering all year long.
Newspaper Articles - Daily
(The Standard-Times , 9/17/2007)
New Bedford Seaport's 2nd Annual Chowder Festival serves a record crowd.
(The Standard-Times , 5/19/2007)
QUALCOMM founder and CEO, Dr. Irwin Jacobs, returns to his native New Bedford to award area high school students annual scholarships for outstanding achievements in Science, Math, and Engineering.
Product Collateral
(KVH Brochure )