TRISHA L. RICHARDS
Freelance writer for hire specializing in niche writing for the trade publication industry and marketing communications copywriting
Meticulous, deadline-driven multitasker who can find a story anywhere
Award-winning business communicator
Hard working, thorough and pursues a project from start to finish
Extremely detail oriented with excellent research skills
Possesses a passion for writing and a creative flair
Proven editor with proofreading skills and knowledge of CP Style
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Marketing Communications Specialist 2006 - Present
Freeman Audio Visual
· Write and produce monthly e-newsletter (www.meetingsinprogress.com). Production includes preparing editorial calendar, gathering content, interviewing customers and/or employees, obtaining customer/employee approvals, liaising with translators, creating e-layout, posting to website, authorizing suppliers to send out to customers, and making national administration aware of most current posting
· Write and produce monthly internal newsletter. Production includes chairing tri-annual conference call with committee, gathering content, interviewing employees, liaising with translators, coordinating with graphic artist
· Assist in developing creative copy for various marketing programs
· Prepare award submissions
· Prepare and distribute press releases
· Prepare case studies
· Maintain PR mailing list
· Develop relationships with key publications for article submissions, interviews, etc.
· Write and update website content (www.freemanav-ca.com)
· Update and manage all facets of AVW-TELAV’s Social Media Strategy, including Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and the company blog
· Write speeches, video scripts and memos for company president and executive team
· Accept and execute all additional related responsibilities assigned by the VP Marketing, to whom I report
Freelance Writer/Contributor 2005-Present
Publications include:
*Defence Construction Canada- Government of Canada
*OHS Canada - Business Information Group
*Coatings - Rogers Publishing Limited
*On-Site - Rogers Publishing Limited
*Resale Homes- Trader Media Corporation
*and more...
· Work independently and efficiently to submit assigned stories by deadline
· Formulate concepts and “pitch” story ideas to editors
· Develop and maintain industry contacts
Editorial Assistant
2004-2005
Various Trade Magazines, Business Information Group
· Copy edited, proofread layouts, and submitted editorial content to several business publications
· Performed administrative duties and web updates
EDUCATION
Humber College, School of Media Studies - Three-year Journalism Diploma, 2005
Member of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC)
