Larisa Mendez Downes

Greater NYC Metropolitan Area Fair Lawn, NJ USA
Website: http://www.lmdcopy.com
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Professional Experience

A writer and editor who delivers quality projects — from copy writing to proofreading — professionally and on time. I've covered topics ranging from the space program to nursing. I write press releases, social media posts, bios, grants, and annual reports among other projects.

Expertise

Editor
9 Years
Writer
9 Years

Specialty

Science
3 Years
Health
3 Years

Industries


Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

11 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Eidolon Communications (10+), Andrea Burnett Lifestyle PR (6-10)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

National Student Nurses' Association (10+), HOME (House of Mentoring and Empowerment) (3-5)

Foreign Language Skills

Proficient Spanish, conversational French.

Computer Skills

Word, Adobe Acrobat, Basic Dreamweaver/Photoshop

Showcase

Writing Sample

HOME (House of Mentoring and Empowerment) Opening
(House of Mentoring and Empowerment 2/13/2013)
A press release announcing the founding and opening of a safe house for youth affected by sex-trade exploitation and homelessness.
A Career in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps
(National Student Nurses Association 1/1/2007)
Written for the career issue of the National Student Nurses' Association - when I worked as its managing editor - the piece looked at the opportunities and requirements of being a nurse in the U.S. Army.
New NASA Budget Could Boost Private Enterprise
(AOL News 2/1/2010)
A news piece on politics and technology discussing the budget cuts to the Constellation NASA program and the potential rise of private enterprise in space exploration.

Other Written Work

Science Blog for Kids
(Self 12/9/2024)
A blog that explores the natural world and tries to show kids (and adults) how everyday wonders all lead back to science.