Pamela Ellgen

Portland, OR USA
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Professional Experience

Award-winning writer and section editor offering over 10 years of experience, including five years of writing for LIVESTRONG. Bachelors Degree in English with writing concentration. Niche specializations in food, nutrition, fitness, non-profit, and sustainable agriculture. Skills include: in-depth feature articles, ghost writing, news stories, interviews, copy writing, digital photography, and photo editing.

Expertise

Content Editor (online)
1 Year
Book Author
3 Years
Writer
14 Years

Specialty

Food
4 Years
Fitness
5 Years
Health
5 Years

Industries


Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
3 Years
Newspaper - Local/Regional
10 Years
Online/new media
5 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

14 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

WorldLifestyle (10+), LIVESTRONG (3-5), Edible Phoenix (1-2), Darling Magazine (1-2), Seedstock (3-5), Callisto Media (1-2)

Showcase

Health

Exploring the Link between Animal Protein and Increased Mortality
(WorldLifestyle 3/10/2014)
A thorough analysis of emerging research on the link between protein consumption and both cancer risk and overall mortality.
We'll Drink to That
(WorldLifestyle 11/14/2013)
Exploring the link between body weight and alcohol consumption among women.

Fitness

Does Size Matter? Light vs. Heavy Weights
(WorldLifestyle 2/10/2014)
A thorough analysis of the research and recommendations for women in the weight room.
Strict Workout Routine & Diet for Women
(LIVESTRONG 11/8/2013)
Evaluating the effects of extreme dieting and fitness on women's health and well being.
CrossFit: Dysfunctional Fitness
(WorldLifestyle 12/13/2013)
In depth feature article on the dangers inherent to CrossFit. It promotes functional fitness, but its high-intensity workouts leave some people unable to function at all.
Expecting Fitness: Pregnancy Exercise Routine
(WorldLifestyle 1/1/2014)
Whether you're starting from the sofa or a 10K finish line, exercise during pregnancy makes for a happy, healthy mama and baby.

Food

Six Ways to Serve Salmon
(WorldLifestyle 2/23/2013)
Original recipes and food photography for globally-inspired salmon dishes.
Naked Desserts
(WorldLifestyle 12/19/2013)
Raw vegan desserts satisfy your sweet tooth and the scale.