John Johnson

Boston, MA USA
Website: http://www.rfid24-7.com

Professional Experience

Professional writer, editor and business journalist specializing in technology, wireless & RFID, sustainability, environment, energy and utilities, finance and venture capital, transportation, logistics/supply chain, pharmaceutical, sports and community coverage. Fast service, creative writing, great rates.

Expertise

Content Editor (online)
12 Years
Copy Editor
24 Years
Writer
24 Years

Specialty

Technology
16 Years
Finance
7 Years
Other, Specify
25 Years

Industries


Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
20 Years
Newspaper - National
5 Years
PR (firm) - Small to mid-sized corp. clients
15 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

25 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Data Analytics Institute (6-10), The Patriot Ledger (10+), The Boston Globe (10+), Intelligent Utility Magazine (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

RF Controls (3-5), ThingMagic (Div of Trimble) (6-10), Bentley University (3-5), Intervet/Schering Plough (6-10), Terso Solutions (10+)

Other Work History

Editor/Founder, RFID24-7.com and Content on Demand

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Equipment

Laptop, Digital Camera

References

Available on Request

Awards

Gold Medal winner for Best News Section (DC Velocity magazine), from American Society of Business Publication Editors Dc Velocity - Voted one of the Top 10 Business Magazines by the ASBPE

Showcase

Writing samples

On the road to the RFID connected hospital
(Terso Solutions 11/10/2013)
Thought Leadership content created for Terso Solutions.
Human Interest
(DC Velocity 10/15/2007)
This story addresses a new program to hire disabled workers at a new Walgreens facility. I was one of the first journalists Walgreens spoke to about this unique program. Definitely one of the most moving articles I've written.
Thought Leadership
(DC Velocity 6/15/2007)
I was fortunate enough to meet the legendary Walter Cronkite at a conference. Here is what I learned.
Sunset Point Camp readies for another summer
(Boston Globe 6/1/2014)
This article captures the spirit of the Sunset Point Camp in Hull, summer home to more than 400 underprivileged city youngsters every year.
Inoculating the Supply Chain
(DC Velocity 4/1/2006)
A flu pandemic could sideline 50 percent of your workforce, halt deliveries and disrupt foreign trade. Is your supply chain prepared? This story reveals that relatively few companies are prepared for a flu pandemic, and what steps have been taken by those who are ready.
The returns of an American icon - The LL Bean story
(Dc Velocity 12/1/2006)
This story chronicles the reverse logistics policy of fabled retailer LL Bean.

General

Steps of Courage
(The Boston Globe 8/17/2014)
In February, Chris Sullivan was diagnosed with Stage 4 urothelial cancer, a form of kidney cancer. Sullivan had a large tumor on his kidney, 100 tumors in his lungs, and a tumor on his brain. On Sunday, he completed the 7-mile Falmouth Road Race, raising money for the Jimmy Fund.