Courtney Shannon Strand
Professional Writer, Editor, Blogger at Copystrands.com

Websites:

• http://www.copystrands.com

Provides a variety of freelance writing and editing needs from copywriting, blogging, content and technical writing to proofreading, copyediting, and substantive editing.

Combines both writing and editing skills for professional editorial services, making it easy for you or your company to get the work done right-in one place-with timely, accurate, and specialized results.

Individual to small business clients looking for an affordable writer, editor or blogger.

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, 2000 - Eastern Washington University

2008- Present http://seattle.about.com/ Seattle, WA Columnist & Site Editor for New York Times Company at About.com

 Current: Columnist, site editor, and blogger for the Seattle/Tacoma area as a city guide for the New York Times Company. "About.com's exacting standards mean less than 15% of those who enter the Guide training program successfully complete it."

2007 - Present www.CopyStrands.com Seattle, WA Professional Writer, Editor, Blogger

 Current Clients: New York Times About.com, CTQ Media, Northwest Runner Magazine, Windridge Consulting, and more. Also editing books for individual clients.

2007 - 2008 Martingale & Company Woodinville, WA
Senior Copywriter & Editor

 Wrote back cover copy for all books, monthly ads, bi-yearly catalogs, and press releases.  Wrote, researched, and edited flyers, copy for promotions, and conducted author interviews.  Researched and wrote e-newsletter articles, sales materials, and copy for WordPress blog.

2006 - 2007 Dri-Eaz Products, Inc. Burlington, WA
Marketing Copywriter & Editor

 Researched and wrote ads, Web copy, newsletters, emails, trade magazine articles, yearly catalog.  Researched, composed, wrote technical product manuals, Virtual Training Center, webcasts.  Edited magazine articles, industry textbook, and marketing materials.

2003 - 2005 Eddie Bauer Corporate Office Redmond, WA Copywriter, Creative Services & Marketing

 Wrote, edited, and creatively concepted copy for Catalog, Retail, Direct Mail, Ecommerce.  Tracked development of copy through production cycles.  Ensured accuracy of information presented in copy.  Hired and managed three to five freelance writers depending on catalog season workload.  Partnered with Design, Merchant, and Retail teams to develop dynamic solutions.

2002 - 2003 Ragen MacKenzie, A Division of Wells Fargo Seattle, WA Assistant Editor, Research

 Edited and published financial company reports, technical publications. Designed intranet site.  Redesigned templates for publication, designed publications for annual investment conference.

2001 - 2002 ELLE Magazine & Suite101.com
NYC & WA Reader Juror & Contributing Editor

 Reader Juror: Read manuscripts and wrote book reviews for selecting the coveted ELLE Reader's Choice Award publication.  Contributing Editor: Performed research, wrote reviews and articles for Web site. Additionally, copy edited submissions for publication on site.

2000 - 2000 In Style Magazine & Spokesman Review
NYC & WA Editorial Intern & Assistant

 In Style Magazine: Conducted research, interviewed publicists, wrote articles and headlines for publication, edited bluelines. Answered reader email.  Spokesman-Review Newspaper: Oversaw customer subscription database.