Barbara Govednik

Chicago, IL USA
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Professional Experience

I am a creative, adaptable and quick freelance writer who helps editors uncover and tell unique and compelling stories, and corporate clients excise the snooze factor from corporate communications. I deliver (on time, of course) amazing web content; engaging articles; effective, eye-opening speeches; and guaranteed non-dull corporate communications. Combining a journalism degree with years in the corporate trenches, I know how listen for the great quote in an interview, push back on possibly dubious facts, be brief and correct, and translate marketing- and human resources-speak into English. Just like the Bee Gees said, "it's only words and words are all I have to take your heart away." www.423communication.com

Expertise

Editor
8 Years
Writer
8 Years
Other, Specify
14 Years

Specialty

Business (general)
8 Years
Other, Specify
13 Years
Women's Issues
1 Year

Industries


Newsletter - Trade
8 Years
Marketing (in-house) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl
14 Years
Nonprofit
8 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

22 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

PDI Global (10+), www.makeitbetter.net (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Hudson (3-5), McDonald's (1-2), Pearl Meyer and Associates (1-2)

Other Work History

Internal Communication Manager at Lante, 3Com/US Robotics, CNA Insurance

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Power Point

Equipment

laptop, digital camera, voice recorder,

References

upon request

Associations

Council of Communication Management

Showcase

General

This article features an interview with a local business woman who reinvented her work life after working with a woman's coaching group.