Jeff Louderback
 
Professional/Personal Overview
  Are you searching for a successful magazine features writer, an author or a professional writer to craft press releases? I am a creative wordsmith who provides clean and compelling copy. Feel free to read this site and www.jefflouderback.com.

I am proficient in writing everything from personality profiles, entrepreneur profiles, business features, and health and wellness features to travel and lifestyle features, sports features, and human interest features. I am currently writing a biography on the late Bob Evans.

I have 16 years of professional experience as a reporter and editor for newspapers and magazines. I am a freelance journalist for regional and national consumer and trade magazines, and custom publishers; a writer for PR clients and an author of biographies and travel guidebooks.

Contact Info
  Jeff Louderback
11304 Plantation Lakes Circle
Orlando, FL 32771
USA

Tel: 407-474-6149
E-Mail: jlouderback@cfl.rr.com
Website: http://www.jefflouderback.com
Interview
 

Where can I find Jeff Louderback's resume?
www.mediabistro.com/resumes/jlouderback1 (downloadable as a Word document)

Work Samples
 
Travel Features  
(OverTime Magazine, 2/7/2007)
This is a travel feature on the new cosmopolitan Dallas for OverTime, a national business and lifestyle magazine for professional athletes.
(Continental Magazine)
(OverTime Magazine)
(Creative Loafing - Atlanta)
(Interval World Magazine)
(OverTime Magazine; Cincinnati Enquirer)
(Orlando Sentinel)
Sports Features  
(Sports Spectrum)
(Healthcare Traveler)
(OverTime Magazine)
Personality Profiles  
(Syndicated Feature)
(Ohio Magazine)
(Ohio Magazine)
This is a personality profile on Bob Evans, the man behind the restaurants and the sausage products.
Lifestyle/Dining Features  
(Attitudes Magazine)
(V.I.P. Miami Magazine)
(Southeast Foodservice News)
(Simply the Best; upscale lifestyle magazine in South Florida)
Human Interest Features  
(Bend (Ore.) Magazine)
(NewsMax Magazine)
(Golf Life Orlando )
Business Features  
(OverTime Magazine)
(Ohio Magazine)
(Southeast Foodservice News)
(OverTime Magazine)
(OverTime Magazine)
OverTime Magazine is a national business and lifestyle magazine for professional athletes. I am a regular contributor.
Work Info
 
Expertise
Editor 16 Years
Reporter 16 Years
Writer 16 Years
Specialty
Business (general) 17 Years
Health 17 Years
Travel 17 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
17 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Southeast Foodservice News (11+), SoxandPinstripes.com (11+), Cincinnati Enquirer (Travel Magazine) (11+), Ohio Magazine (11+), OverTime Magazine (11+), Lake Mary Life Magazine (6-10), Country Living (6-10), DuPont Registry Tampa Bay (3-5), About Health (3-5), Annbay Magazine (3-5), Luxury Living Magazine (3-5), My Business Magazine (3-5), Home & Away (AAA Magazine) (3-5), Interval World (3-5), NewsBlaze (3-5), NewsMax Magazine (1-2), New Jersey Savvy Living (1-2), People Magazine (1-2), Smart Health (1-2), Millionaire Magazine (1-2), ASU Travel Guide (1-2), Connected Living Magazine (1-2), Continental (Airlines) Magazine (1-2), Chicken Soup for the Soul Magazine (1-2), Dining Out Magazine (1-2), Go! Magazine (AirTan Airways in-flight magazine) (1-2), Golf Life Orlando (1-2), Growing Wealth Magazine (1-2), V.I.P. Miami Magazine (1-2), Vim & Vigor (1-2), Weissmann Travel Reports (1-2), Worthwhile Magazine (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Greene County Department of Economic Development (11+), John Sestina and Co. (11+), Multiple restaurants (11+), PUSH Inc. (11+), Write Perceptions (11+), ZOOperstars!/BirdZerk! (11+), Stars North Production Inc. (6-10), TCS Media Inc. (6-10), National Environmental Technology Incubator (6-10), Global Neighbor Inc. (6-10), Fresh Communications (3-5), ABCD Jewelry (3-5), Chef Voila (3-5), The Rothschild Companies (3-5), Super Slow Zone (3-5), MPB Communications (1-2)
Other Work History
You can review an assortment of writing samples and detailed information about my background at www.jefflouderback.com, www.jefflouderback.typepad.com and www.writeperceptions.net.
Computer Skills
I am proficient in Microsoft Word, Quark XPress and Internet research programs.
Equipment
I have a fully equipped home office and a laptop computer for remote assignments.
References
Numerous references from magazines, newspapers, custom publishers and public relations-related clients are available upon request.
Awards
I have earned feature writing awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, the International Association of Business Communicators and Writer's Digest.
Associations
Society of Professional Journalists; Florida Public Relations Association
Other
I have a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Wright State University and a Certificate in Professional Writing. I also attend writing and public relations workshops to maintain deep knowledge of trends in the journalism and public relations fields.
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Orlando, FL. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.