If you are in need of someone to work some magic on your business presentation, case study or speech, you have found the right person. My experience with writing, editing and proofreading spans 12 years at NYSE-traded companies. I have worked with executives on earnings releases, letters to shareholders and employee communications. I have solid references.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $11.66
Rate Per Word
US $3.78
Rate Per Hour
US $70.00
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A corporate communications professional highly experienced in writing, editing and managing production of a broad range of external and internal communications for large, NYSE-traded companies.
• Extensive writing and editing experience on various deliverables, including annual reports, news releases, CEO letters to shareholders and employees, case studies and presentations.
• Creation of industry analyst relations function, which required influencing executives to embrace change.
• Creation of metrics and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong background in contract negotiations, management of external parties such as public relations agencies and market research firms, project management and event planning.
• Ability to think strategically and master details.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
NCR CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA, Analyst Relations Manager, 2005-2009
• Built industry analyst relations function at retail operating unit. Later, managed function company-wide. Established and managed relationships with over 40 influential industry analysts.
• Influenced executive management to engage more frequently with industry analysts. Initiated half-day analyst relations onsite meeting with multiple direct reports to CEO.
• Managed briefings, inquiries and other inbound and outbound communications with industry analysts across multiple industries and technologies. Industries included retail, healthcare and travel. Technologies included self-service, point of sale, mobility and ecommerce. Managed over 50 interactions (briefings and inquiries) annually.
• Managed company-wide negotiations of contracts for firms including Gartner, Forrester and AMR Research. Initiated annual cost savings of 20 percent for Gartner and Forrester contracts.
• Created internal processes and tools to support industry analyst relations.
• Contributed to various executive and employee communications as part of corporate communications team. Projects included branding launch and training materials, CEO speeches and industry marketing collateral.
• Aligned closely with public relations team to drive support of corporate strategies.
• Educated multiple internal parties about industry analyst relations. Internal customers included top-tiered executives, corporate communications team, product managers, industry marketing leaders and market intelligence specialists.
• Distributed key research to over 100 internal parties in a timely fashion. Also assisted hundreds of people on specific requests.
• Led company’s response to extensive requests from analysts, including Forrester and Aberdeen vendor ratings in which NCR emerged as leader.
ACUITY BRANDS, INC., Atlanta, GA, Communications Specialist, 2001-2005
• Served as writer and project manager for 2004 Acuity Brands annual report. Completed project on time and under budget. Reduced costs previously spent on external writer and art direction by $10,000-$20,000.
• Managed design, content creation, and maintenance of Acuity Brands’ Intranet, a site available to over 5,000 employees across the organization.
• Drafted and distributed multiple employee communications, including letters and memos from the CEO and other executives.
• Drafted or edited on average 15 corporate news releases per year.
• Provided communications support to Acuity Brands’ businesses on an ad hoc basis, including communications role for a major leadership development initiative and Chairman’s Award program.
• Served as a corporate volunteer on Acuity Brands’ team to support the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. Led team in raising over $40,000 in three years.
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