Anne Morrissy

Chicago, IL USA
10 Years Experience

Professional Experience

Full-time professional freelance writer and editor with 10 years' experience. My work has appeared in American Spirit Magazine, Today's Chicago Woman Magazine and Brava Magazine, among others. Also experienced in writing marketing copy, e-learning and web content.

Expertise

Content Editor (online) 3 YearsEditor 10 YearsWriter 10 Years

Specialty

Home & Garden 10 YearsReal Estate 3 YearsWomen's Issues 6 Years

Industries

Magazine - Local/Regional magazines 6 YearsOnline/new media 3 YearsNewspaper - Community 3 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • At the Lake Magazine (10+)
  • Brava Magazine (3-5)
  • Complete Woman Magazine (3-5)
  • Today's Chicago Woman Magazine (3-5)
  • American Spirit Magazine (1-2)
  • She. Magazine (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • LingPerfect Translations (1-2)
  • United Way (1-2)

Associations

Daughters of the American Revolution

Other Work History

Social Media Manager - The Apostal Group Associate Editor - Quarasan! Content Producer - NogginLabs, Inc. Associate Editor - Associated Publications, Inc. Associate Editor - The Beacon, Williams Bay, Wis. Editorial Assistant - CSI Media, Delavan, Wis.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, familiarity with xml

Equipment

Laptop computer with wireless capability Digital Camera Printer/Scanner/Copier

References

Available upon request.

Writing Samples

To MBA or Not to MBA?
(TCW Magazine 6/1/2013)
An examination of whether or not it is economically advisable to seek an MBA.
"Lean In, Lean Out"
(Brava Magazine 9/1/2013)
Beginning on page 42: An examination of the "Lean In" phenomenon as experienced by Madison women.
Trending: Local Craft Spirits
(TCW Magazine 5/1/2014)
An overview of the burgeoning local craft spirit scene in Chicago.

Content Creation

Divvy Bike Share Program Up and Running
(The Apostal Group at Coldwell Banker 8/27/2013)
An overview of a new bike share program in Chicago.