Kristen Fischer

732.746.3721 ● Kristen@KristenFischer.com www.KristenFischer.com

 

Esteemed copywriter utilizing innovative strategies to produce marketing collateral that boosts sales and organizational image. Communicative leader aligning client objectives with project implementation. Creative thinker providing fresh content for Web and print publications. Detail-oriented editor leveraging AMA, AP and Chicago styles to maintain editorial consistency.

   

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  Freelance Writer, Kristen Fischer   1999-present
     Conceptualize and create marketing materials for businesses, advertising agencies and publications including brochures, press releases, advertisements, newsletters, website content, and resumes.

 Promote books Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes: An After-College Guide to Life and Creatively Self-Employed: How Writers and Artists Deal with Career Ups and Downs, via print, Web, TV, and radio avenues.

   
  Copy Editor, Media Life Magazine   2005
    Originated headlines and offered substantive editing on daily news stories.    
Copy Editor, Asbury Park Press 2004-2005
    Gathered and edited content from Associated Press wire. Devised headlines and captions. Assessed and proofread newspaper pages.    
Communications Consultant, Meridian Environmental Services 2002-2004
    Spearheaded company communications. Formulated grants and compliance reports.    
 

Reporter, Ocean County Observer

  2001-2002
    Interacted with state/local officials and organizations to provide coverage of 2nd largest municipality in New Jersey. Published in-depth features for education and environmental sections.    
  Reporter, Coast Star Newspapers   2000-2001
    Authored articles on local news and events for two municipal beats.    
  New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection   1998
    Internship, Bureau of Coastal Land Use and Development    
 
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey
 
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Writers Digest, Website Award Finalist, 2005
Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association

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