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Stephanie Bird


Marketing: Content Development, Editor, Techincal Writer, and Copywriter
WORK EXPERIENCE
I have 10+ years published writing experience spanning copywriting, website content development, technical writing, grantwriting, and reviews and opinion columns. I also have several years experience working as an editor in addition to my other job responsibilities for various company projects. My layout and web design skills involve using Adobe CS and hand-coded HTML/CSS. I enjoy photography and have a passion for eco/environmental causes. I love new challenges and opportunites for growth.

Improvement Direct, a Wolseley company
Improvement Direct
2/2007 - current
Content developer and editor for online home improvement retailer, Improvement Direct, a Wolseley company.

Initiated Eco program for the Improvement Direct Network of Stores, including working with WaterSense and Energy Star.

Developed criteria for promoting Improvement Direct Eco products and worked with site leads to promote "green" initiatives within the company.

Worked with parent company, Ferguson, to develop their green program.

Producer of Eco Home Improvement webisodes.
Technical writer and editor of content for websites, including how-to articles, buyers guides, offer disclosures and legal information, and project proposals.



Grant Writer and Marketing Consultant (Freelance)
11/2005 - 2/2007
Marketing Consultant and Resource Development for various organizations, both for-profit and non-profit.

Prior Projects:
Template design and content upload, development of XML/CSS online stores for Auctiva

Reource development and email marketing campaign for Butte Humane Society

Developing website and email marketing campaign for United Way of Butte and Glenn Counties

Developing software and marketing campaign for Evocation Group

Worked with Gary Bess Associates developing grant proposals

Submitted a successful proposal to obtain GIS software, education, and books for a local conservation group



Videomaker cover,  January 2005
York Publishing
6/2002 - 11/2005
Marketing and Promotions Coordinator for Videomaker and Smart TV & Sound magazines: HTML enewsletter creation, design and deployment; copy editor and writer of marketing materials; web site updates of copy and graphics; event coordinator; coordinator and creator of promotional materials for events including letters, brochures, registration forms, and hand-outs; house ad creation; coordination of packaging for merchandise; coordinating with editorial and sales to create marketing content; coordinator of online affiliate programs; and lay-out and design of marketing materials not handled by the production department.

Letter of Recommendation from John Conroy, Director of Marketing, York Publishing (.pdf)
PC, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint), Adobe Suite (Photoshop, ImageReady, InDesign), Quark XPress, AdSystem, QuickFill, and hand-coded HTML


Chico News & Review
Chico News & Review
5/1998 - current
Freelance Writer & Photographer for weekly entertainment publication: reviewer of theater, music, and art events; cd reviewer.
Chico News & Review Author Pages, Stephanie Bird


CyberEd, Inc, a PLATO Learning company
CyberEd, Inc.
4/2000 - 10/2001
Marketing Coordinator for educational software company: copy and content developer for web site and printed catalog; graphic creation and animated banner design for web site use; designer and coordinator of print ads; coordinator of event preparation including budget, arranging for travel and accommodations, marketing materials, booth preparations, shipping and packing, and coordinating corporate sponsorship for our participation; referring products to be reviewed and for awards; and arranging in-company events.

Letter of Recommendation from Tim Calhoon, Vice President and General Manager of CyberEd, Inc. (.jpg)
PC, Word, Excel, Quark XPress, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Goldmine, and Image Ready


C.O.R.P. Inc.
C.O.R.P. Inc
9/1999 - 4/2000
Copywriter for military surplus importer: created copy for print catalog, web site, and print ads; worked with graphics to make web- and print-ready.
Mac, Photoshop, and Quark XPress


Moon Publications
Moon Publications
5/1999 - 5/2001
Freelance Book Designer of travel publications: lay-out and design of travel publications using Quark and Photoshop.
Mac, Photoshop, and Quark XPress



Chico Enterprise Record
Enterprise Record
3/1999 - 3/2001
Freelance Writer for daily newspaper: weekly columnist for Lifestyle section; weekly art columnist; and theater and music reviewer.



The Synthesis
5/1998 - 9/1998
Freelance Writer and Art Calendar Coordinator for weekly entertainment publication: reviewer of theater, music, art, and CDs; coordinator and creator of art events calendar including working with public venues to obtain schedules and sponsorship information.


EDUCATION
California State University, Sacramento
8/1992 - 5/1994
Course of study: Biology
Worked as research assistant with electron microscope analyzing neurons, spring 1994


Butte Community College
1/1992 - 5/1992
Course of study: Photography
Studied advanced black and white, color processing and printing, and commercial photography on 4X5 monorail studio cameras.


University of California, Santa Cruz
9/1989 - 6/1991
Course of study: Physics
Worked in the upper division physics lab, spring 1990 - winter 1990
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