Meredith Keller

San Antonio, TX USA
15 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I am a well-rounded, adventure-seeking individual with experience in many different fields. I run my own small advertising agency including copy and scriptwriting to production and promotions. I am a licensed Retirement Coach, and an expert on financial aid. I am also experienced in real estate investing and rehabbing. I currently have a small publishing company, and our current project is about the many ways to find yourself in a sexual harassment situation at work and how to avoid them. I am the mother of two small kids and I am well versed in the juggling act of handling it all. I am a passionate traveler and have even lived in Paris and Heidelberg. As a firmly rooted Southern California-to-Texas transplant, I'm a San Antonio resident familiar with the Hill Country area and active in the local community. I enjoy cooking, landscaping, sports and any type of travel. I love talking to people and hearing their stories.

Expertise

Book Author 5 YearsCopywriter 15 YearsPromotions 15 Years

Specialty

Finance 8 YearsReal Estate 5 YearsTravel 20 Years

Industries

Advertising agency 15 YearsBroadcasting - Ent - Radio (Local) 4 YearsMarketing (firm) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl 15 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Clint Black Concert (1-2)
  • Country Lifestyle Magazine (3-5)
  • Various Copywriting Projects (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • My Retirement Coach (1-2)
  • Ancira Automotive (10+)
  • Alamo Cycle Plex (10+)

Awards

Guest speaker, Pepperdine University Marketing Division.

Other Work History

I am one of those people who has never held just one job. I've run advertising agencies handling all aspects of campaign design and implementation, copy and script writing, media planning and buying along with major promotional events planning and PR. I also had a four-year stint as an advertising sales representative at a local San Antonio Rock station. I am currently a Retirement Coach with myretirmentcoach.com, helping people meet their retirement goals with education and planning. I am also a speaker/presenter for the Making It Count organization. I talk to parents on the topics of College Financial Planning and the ROTC Opportunity. I have also done everything from slinging bratwurst and beer during Oktoberfest at a German restaurant, to network marketing, to being a French instructor for adult education classes. I also hold the distinction of being among the first cast members at Euro Disney in Paris from 1992-1993.

Foreign Language Skills

Conversational French

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, Quark Xpress. Knowledgable of Windows and Mac systems.

Equipment

Laptop, digital camera.

References

Available upon request and tailored to industry involved.

Advertising Copy

Polly Esther's Nightclub
(Radio Copy 11/1/2005)
Sample radio ad for a new nightclub in San Antonio.
Ring of Fire Tattoos
(Radio Copy 6/1/2006)
Sample copy for a radio ad that aired to promote a local tattoo shop.
Ancira Kia
(Radio Copy 8/1/2003)
Sample radio ad that aired for local San Antonio Kia dealership.
Adult Video Megaplex Valentine's Day
(Radio Script 2/1/2005)
Sample radio script which aired in 2005 for an adult video store chain in San Antonio.
Alamo Cycle Plex November 2008
(Radio Copy 11/1/2008)
A sample radio spot for a local power sports dealership in San Antonio. This spot aired for the holidays in 2008.

Unpublished Projects

Nigel: Transformation of a Cat Hater
(Not yet published 6/1/2003)
A short story about my transformation from cat hater to one who has an appreciation and respect for the feline species.

Magazine Articles

Roaring Fork Restaurant Review
(Texas Magazine 1/1/2009)
A restaurant review of Roaring Fork restaurant in San Antonio.
Pat Dahnke Article
(Country Lifestyle Magazine 12/1/2008)
This article appeared in the Holiday issue of Country Lifestyle Magazine.

Current Projects

Sex in the Workplace: 50 Ways to Leave Your Libido
(Equity Press 1/1/2009)
A humorous, yet educational look at ways you can find yourself in a sexual harassment situation at work. Fifty scenarios that you might encounter in the workplace and how to avoid them. Meant to be a training supplement for Sexual Harassment and Ethics training in business.