Savvy wordsmith...
Write on track...

 
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)