Candace Nelson

Seattle, WA USA

Website: candacenelson.net

Professional Experience

I’m a journalist, content strategist, doting auntie, amateur bobsledder, fitness enthusiast, and wannabe health nut (who loves chocolate and pizza too much to fully commit). I don't want you to think my life is perfect. It's not.

Total Media Industry Experience

15 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Microsoft (3-5), Thrillist (10+), NY Beauty News (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Holland America (10+), HTC (10+), T-Mobile (10+), Kinetic Sports Rehab (3-5)

Other Work History

Content strategist. Writer, Producer. Copywriter. Nutritionist.

Technical Skills

WordPress, CMS

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, PhotoShop, InDesign,

General

Email marketing

(Holland America Line 10/10/2014)

Health content strategy

(Premera Blue Cross 4/3/2018)

Wrote conversational condition-specific content centers for health insurance company. Goal was to help customers self-serve and get the care they need. https://www.premera.com/wa/member/support/life-changing-diagnosis/ https://www.premera.com/wa/member/support/mental-health/ https://www.premera.com/wa/member/stay-healthy/womens-health/

Fall into line, brides

(Rachael Magazine 6/1/2012)

A feature on bridal boot camps for special wedding edition of the magazine. I interviewed boot camp instructors and boot camp participants.

Living with rosacea

(MSN Healthy Living 8/1/2013)

A personal account of living with the skin condition rosacea. I have it. My mom, sister, and a few aunts and uncles all have it. I was initially crushed by my diagnosis (and treatment plan of no spicy foods, alcohol or hot beverages), but learned life is still worth living.