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Gary Thill

Portland, OR USA
26 Years Experience

Professional Experience

Nationally recognized writer and editor with extensive communications background that includes newspapers, magazines, marketing, web, e-newsletters and social media. Excel at hard news, investigative articles, long form features, profiles, press releases, marketing materials, editorials and blogs. Superior editorial judgment and direction yielded numerous national awards. Practical ability for working with professional freelance writers, students and non-writing experts who need help translating knowledge into a workable article. Shine at using Web 2.0 technology and systems to create low or no-cost digital communications solutions. Thrive on overcoming creative challenges and exceeding expectations.

Expertise

Editor 10 YearsWriter 25 YearsSocial Media 5 Years

Specialty

Lifestyle 5 YearsFitness 10 YearsHealth 10 Years

Industries

Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B) 15 YearsNewsletter - Trade 7 YearsNewspaper - Community 6 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Hanley Wood Business Media (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Oregon United for Marriage (6-10)

Awards

• 2011 American Business Media Timothy White Award for Editorial Integrity • 2011 American Business Media Jesse H. Neal award, Best Single Article • 2009 American Business Media Jesse H. Neal award, Best Single Article • 2007 American Business Media Jesse H. Neal award, Best Single Article • 2007 Western Publications Association Maggie award, Best Overall Publication • 2007 American Society of Business Publication Editors Azbee awards, Best Technical Article; Best How-To; Best Special Section • 2006 Western Publications Association Maggie award, Best Series of Articles • 2006 American Society of Business Publication Editors Azbee awards, Best Feature Series, Gold; Best News Analysis, Silver; Stephen Barr Award for Distinguished Feature Writing • 2005 Western Publications Association Maggie award, Best Regularly Featured Column or Department • 2005 American Society of Business Publication Editors Azbee awards, Best Original Research, Gold;

Other Work History

Social Media Manager, Hanley Wood Business Media Interactive Director, Hanley Wood Business Media Editor in Chief, Hanley Wood Business Media Managing Editor, Hanley Wood Business Media

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, PC and Mac, Dreamweaver, HTML, Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and InCopy, Adobe Reader, Web 2.0 apps

Equipment

Laptop, tablet, digital camera

References

Bob Benz, President of Content, Hanley Wood, 202-736-3346 Dick Coleman, Publisher, Hanley Wood, 323-801-4903 Erika Taylor, Editorial Director, Hanley Wood, 323-640-3954