Professional Experience
I hold a B.A. in Journalism and have fourteen years of experience as a Public Relations, Marketing & Communications Manager & Director for companies in a variety of industries. Along with freelance work, I have worked in the following industries: financial services, technology, utilities, healthcare, software, telecommunications, and logistics.
On the consumer side, I have written for print publications and internet sites on such subjects as interior design, architecture, technology, bridal, lifestyle, food, travel, coaching, personal interviews, and essays. Samples of my consumer work can be found on my website at http://www.annemccarthystrauss.com/. My business work samples are available by email or Drop Box.
I am currently a fulltime freelancer seeking one-time and ongoing assignments.
Total Media Industry Experience
25 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Vineyard Style (10+), Old House Journal (6-10), Log Home Design Ideas (6-10), Design Trade Magazine (6-10), Design New England (1-2), Metropolitan Home (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Avotus (10+), Computer Associates (10+), Nortel Networks (10+), Motorola (6-10), Verint Systems (6-10)
Other Work History
Software Company, Director, Corporate Marketing
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Media Relations Director
Nortel Networks, Public Relations Director
Dime Savings Bank, Corporate Communications Manager
Technical Skills
Adobe, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Quark Express, Front Page
Computer Skills
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Equipment
Laptop, digital camera, audio recorder, fax
Work Permits & Visas
Native U.S. citizen
References
Debbie Caporusso. Global Marketing Director, Cisive
Kathleen Rohrecker. Vice President of Marketing at NS1
Brianne O’Brien, Program Manager at Secure Decisions
Associations
International Association of Business Communications, Public Relations Society of America, American Society of Journalists & Authors, ASJA
