Professional Experience
* Journalist, creative writer, & marketing communications pro w/ years of experience
* Strategic thinker with solid track record in: editorial direction, PR, and copywriting
* Topflight abilities in: writing, research, editing, and project management
* Specialist in communication strategies that will amplify your distinction
Expertise
Copywriter
12 Years
Editor
8 Years
Writer
27 Years
Specialty
Arts & Humanities
16 Years
Business (general)
12 Years
Entertainment
25 Years
Industries
Newsletter - Trade
11 Years
Marketing (in-house) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients
11 Years
PR (in-house) - Small to mid-sized corp. clients
7 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
27 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Independent Film Channel (3-5), Ziff Davis (3-5), Spin (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
ALIC Creative Partners (10+), eMarketer (10+), Provide Support (3-5)
Other Work History
School of Visual Arts
Corporate University Xchange
Unions
National Writers Union
Computer Skills
Word, Excel
Equipment
computer, digital camera
Associations
Editorial Freelancers Association
Association of Ghostwriters
Showcase
ESSAYS & CRITICISM
(In Pittsburgh 4/20/2024)
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Account of my job at a video clipping service, watching TV for seven hours a day.
(New Art Examiner 4/20/2024)
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Article on my visit to a surveillance equipment tradeshow.
(Red Hook Star-Revue 4/20/2024)
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Essay celebrating gritty textures and old, worn-out things. (Includes photos by me.)
(Red Hook Star-Revue 4/20/2024)
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Essay about the pedestrian footbridges spanning the highways in Red Hook, a Brooklyn neighborhood. (Includes photos by me)
Misc.2
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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Landing page blurbs, merchandise copy, banner ads, & sell page for business education products.
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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Issue No. 3 (Think Big) of <I>Inside Trump Tower</I>, a weekly electronic newsletter. The publication features articles on business motivation and other topics. (I was editor in chief and a contributing writer.)
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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"Showman of the Skyline"; "Success with Style"; "Adversity Builds Character" (Also see Trump Blog sample in Editorial Direction section above.)
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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A compendium of motivational articles from the online newsletter, <I>Inside Trump Tower</I>. (I was editor in chief and a contributing writer for publication. Also see Editorial Direction section above.)
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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Sales letters (e-commerce), for a variety of business courses.
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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Issue No. 27 (Learn to Think on Your Feet) of <I>Inside Trump Tower</I>, a weekly electronic newsletter. The publication features articles on business motivation and other topics. (I was editor in chief and a contributing writer.)
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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Sample posts from The Trump Blog; plus samples of the extensive press it generated. (I was managing editor and a contributing writer.)
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
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Concept for marketing strategy, "The Hero Customer: Beyond Marketing Abstractions"; includes samples of implemented tactics.
(Trump University 4/20/2024)
Profile of entrepreneur Jamie Meiselman (Surfparks); from the online newsletter, <i>Inside Trump Tower</i>.
MISC. (Samples from above categories & others)
(New Learning Playbook 4/20/2024)
<P>Successful proposal for the book <i>Workplace2020: What the Best Companies Can Do to Attract, Develop and Keep Employees Now</i>.
(Big Sky Brooklyn: The Novel 4/20/2024)
<P>Detailed presentation of <b>expanded literature</b> (EL), with descriptions, links, & screenshots . . . EL is intended to both supplement & promote <i>Big Sky Brooklyn</i> the novel.
(Various clients 4/20/2024)
<P>A partial list of some of the many academic papers & grad school essays I've written.
(Various clients 4/20/2024)
<P>Essay & book excerpt that explore the convergence of the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
(Various online stores 4/20/2024)
<P>Descriptions of T-shirts, mousepads, drinkware, etc.
(<i>Stylus</i> newsletter; School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
<P>Commentary, incorporating works by Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser (<i>Fast Food Nation</i>).
(Apo-Med 4/20/2024)
<P>About Us & services pages for health economics company.
(4/20/2024)
<P>Comments about my work from past and present clients/employers. (Also includes link to my recommendations on LinkedIn.)
(Salary.com; Ghostwriter for H. Monarth 4/20/2024)
<P>"5 Keys to Winning the Battle of the Sexes (An 'Adapt & Adopt' Approach to Bridging the Gap at Work Between Men & Women)" [For live link: click underlined text above.]
(Words 4/20/2024)
<P>Ms. version of a short story/essay hybrid (inc. footnotes) about Sammy Davis, Jr. (originally published in a literary magazine).
(Corporate University Xchange 4/20/2024)
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Article on an educational partnership between a bank and a university, written for the newsletter, <I>Corporate Universities International</I>.
(Corporate University Exchange 4/20/2024)
<P>Sell sheet for Fortune Special Section (advertorial supplement).
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
<P>Descriptions of college construction projects in the school's online newsletter. <I>Visual Arts Briefs</I>.
(Private Commission 4/20/2024)
<P>Excerpt from <i>The Story of David</i>, a commissioned biography. The book is an everyman story/exploration of a patriarchal legacy.
(TeamUniformOrdering.com 4/20/2024)
<P>Sales letter, online system for ordering sports uniforms.
(4/20/2024)
<p>Flyer advertising writing services I offer to artists, including: Artist Statements, Bios, Catalog/Grant Essays, PR (press releases, pitch letters), Journalism (articles, essays, reviews) , and more.
(PopSmear Magazine 4/20/2024)
<P>Ruminations on showbiz, performance, and identity (Writing as Adam Quest).
(Fulton Area Business Alliance 4/20/2024)
<P>Profile of local business for Website of community group (Business Improvement District or BID).
(Fulton Area Business Alliance 4/20/2024)
<P>Profile of local business for Website of community group (Business Improvement District or BID).
MEDIA RELATIONS (Releases, Pitches, Placements, Campaigns)
(Provide Support 4/20/2024)
<p>Press release on research/case study indicating client of software company (Provide Support) achieved sales breakthrough using its product.
(Lawrenceville Historical Society 4/20/2024)
<p>PR Campaign for presentation, "Hidden Lawrenceville." Campaign netted key placements & standing-room-only crowd. (Includes: release, pitch letter, poster, blog post, & sel. press coverage.)
(Caps and Crowns 4/20/2024)
<P>Press release for launch of innovative digital advertising/production company,
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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Succesful pitch letter re. story idea: Leasing technology at art/design college, where business, art, and technology converge.
(Identity Theft 911 4/20/2024)
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Press release on the white paper, "Ohio Epitomizes Rampant Identity Theft."
(Gessato 4/20/2024)
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PR campaign for high-end shaving products, including press release and pitch letter.
(Corporate University Xchange 4/20/2024)
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Key magazine placement in <I>Selling Power</I> magazine, showcasing my role as company spokesman.
(Fulton Area Business Alliance 4/20/2024)
<P>Twitter, Facebook, & Web copy for launch of new public space (Putnam Triangle Plaza); initiated by Brooklyn community group (Business Improvement District or BID). Inc. selected press coverage.
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
<p>Case study of incident where a student artwork created a public safety issue. Inc. an overview of the crisis issues and lessons learned.
(4/20/2024)
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List of selected placements & links to clips in which I'm quoted; links to samples
MY BLOGS
(4/20/2024)
"Less Hype, More Intrigue" . . . A blog about art promotion and marketing communications.<P>
(4/20/2024)
Featuring writing and photography (click underlined text above).<P>
JOURNALISM: ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT (Features, Reviews)
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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Article on the use of computers in the arts, written for the magazine, <I>Visual Arts Journal</I>.
(Spin magazine 4/20/2024)
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Review of album by the band Live Skull (writing as Adam Quest).
(Independent Film Channel Website 4/20/2024)
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Review of the film, <I>Velvet Goldmine</I> (writing as Adam Quest).
(Showcase Magazine 4/20/2024)
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Article on the filmmaker John Waters, for weekly arts/entertainment magazine.
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (Copywriting, Case Studies, etc.)
(Corporate University Xchange 4/20/2024)
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Two flyers, one for a newsletter and one for a book, both covering corporate training. (Used for events, media kits, sales packages, etc.)
(Fulton Area Business Alliance 4/20/2024)
Premiere issue of <i>FAB Alliance News</i>, the online newsletter (quarterly) for a business improvement district (BID) in Brooklyn.
(Provide Support 4/20/2024)
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Case study for Provide Support (live chat software vendor), examining client's innovative use of product. (Includes search results that case study generated.)
(National Electrical Contractors Association 4/20/2024)
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Association newsletter <I>Power On</I> includes five articles I wrote : 1. Apprentice Boot Camp; 2. Digital Construction; 3. Art Is Blooming; 4. Electrical Job Fair; 5. We Are Queens.
(eMarketer 4/20/2024)
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Research report on digital media and Internet market trends in China. Includes overviews/analysis on Internet connectivity, mobile phone penetration, Web 2.0 developments, etc. (I wrote similar reports on more than a dozen countries for eMarketer.)
(Various clients 4/20/2024)
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Bios of business executives and college/university faculty.
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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Short bios of new board members and overview of the board's role in the organization (excerpt from annual report).
(St. Belmondo Jeans 4/20/2024)
<P>Branding strategy for new line of jeans; includes PR/marketing ideas.
(Fidelity Flight Simulation, Inc. 4/20/2024)
<P>Copy for new product: Ballast Control Simulator (used to train employees on oil rigs and other maritime applications). [For live link: click underlined text above.]
EDITORIAL DIRECTION (Newsletters, Annual Reports, etc.)
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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<I>Visual Arts Briefs</I>, weekly electronic newsletter covering news from around the School of Visual Arts. (I was editor in chief and primary writer.)
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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Excerpt of annual report for the School of Visual Arts. (I was project manager and chief writer.)
(Corporate University Xchange 4/20/2024)
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Excerpt from <I>Fortune</I> magazine advertorial supplement, a copy-intensive project with multiple contributors. (One of three such supplements for which I was project manager and chief writer.)
(Corporate University Xchange 4/20/2024)
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An issue of <i>Corporate Universities International</i>, a bimonthly print newsletter on corporate training. (I was editor in chief and primary writer.)
JOURNALISM: MISC. FEATURES (Mag. Articles, Photo Essays)
(The Bulletin 4/20/2024)
<P>Photo essay about a scenic, historical Pittsburgh street. Published in newsletter of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp., a community group. (Includes photos by me.) [Icon at left links to story itself. For link to PDF of entire paper: click underlined text above, then go to last page.]
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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Article on the innovative use of PDAs at SVA, written for the magazine, <I>Visual Arts Journal</I>.
(Identity Theft 911 4/20/2024)
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Analysis of news story about identity theft for "Breaking Fraud Alerts" section of company Website.
(Pittsburgh Quarterly 4/20/2024)
<P>Magazine article about Pittsburgh's East Busway. (Includes 9 photos by me.) [Click underlined text above for PDF of full article.]
<P><b>Winner, Golden Quill Award</b> (Press Club of Western Pennsylvania); Category: Magazines > History/Culture Feature
(Sign Business magazine 4/20/2024)
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Article for the trade magazine, <I>Sign Business</I> (writing as Adam Quest).
(MSNBC.com 4/20/2024)
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Article about how microchips are made (writing as Adam Quest).
(The Bulletin 4/20/2024)
<P>Photo essay about some of Pittsburgh's many public stairways. Published in newsletter of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp., a community group. (Includes photos by me.) [Icon at left links to story itself. For link to PDF of entire paper: click underlined text above, then go to pg. 13.]
ART WRITING (Artist Statements, Bios, Web Copy, Grants)
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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Article written for the magazine, <I>Visual Arts Journal</I>.
(School of Visual Arts 4/20/2024)
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Art history piece on artists' relationship with mass media, written for the magazine, <I>Visual Arts Journal</I>.
(Xanadu Gallery 4/20/2024)
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Online presentation where I discuss the key elements of a compelling artist statement and how I work with clients to produce them. (Scroll to link at bottom of page: "Click Here to Watch." Windows Media Player required)<P>
(Sandbox magazine 4/20/2024)
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Critique of artist Julia Scher's performance piece "Karaoke Carrion" (Writing as Adam Quest).
(4/20/2024)
<p>Summary of work experience focused on art writing/promotion.
(Various clients 4/20/2024)
<P>Collection of artist statements, bios, and grant essays. Also includes screen shots of some pieces on different artists' Websites. Plus: links to other art writing (blog posts, essays/articles, add'l samples, etc.)
(Nicholas Chistiakov 4/20/2024)
<P>Complete Web copy for painter Nicholas Chistiakov.
General
(4/20/2024)
<P>Samples covering these specialties (as listed below):
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* Copywriting<p>
* Marketing Communications<p>
* Media Relations (PR)<p>
* Journalism<p>
* Art Writing<p>
* and more<p>
(4/20/2024)
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