Amy's Writes

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copywriting
editing
blogging
articles
web content
brochures
fitness
healthy
beauty
Username: AmysWrites
Minimum Hourly Rate: $35/hr
Location: United States, CA, Los Angeles

Summary

Amyswrites provides professional writing and editing services tailored to your specific needs. Work is turned around quickly and requests for revisions are always accepted. My goal is 100% customer satisfaction. With five years experience as a professional copywriter for many different industries, I have the knowledge and enthusiasm to get your project done right. I also have a unique voice that lends itself to compelling copy that sells with excitement and humor. I also have a graduate degree in Professional Writing from USC, and I have an eye for detail when editing your materials.

Experience

Skills

Self-rated
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Elance Admission Test
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Advertising Skills
Copywriting
Ecommerce
English Basic Skills (U.S. Version)
English Editing Skills - Chicago Style (U.S. Version)
Technical Writing Skills

Employment

MGA Entertainment
2007-Present - Bratz Brand Copywriter
Wrote packaging and advertising copy for the Bratz fashion doll brand. Participated in branding initiatives and acted as a brand ambassador.
Basic Solutions
2006-2007 - Copywriter
Packaging and marketing copywriter for a contract manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products. Wrote ads, catalog copy, web copy, packaging, press releases, and more.
The Iranian Jewish Chronicle
2005-2006 - Writer
I am a current monthly contributer to the Iranian Jewish Chronicle of Los Angeles. I write freelance articles for this publication.
Rhadi Ferguson Judo Champion
2006-2006 - Ghostwriter/Copywriter
Wrote and Edited a 50 page companion guide for a motivational DVD product in the field of sports/fitness.
Family Entertainment Inc.
2004-2004 - Teambuilding Web-Content Writer
Composed original web copy for the Nation's Largest Interactive Game Company. Designed custom teambuilding concepts and program.
Dr. George W. Balfour
Date Verified: June 29, 2004
2004-2004 - Presentation and Paper Writer/Editer
Assisted in the conversion of an orthopedic surgery presentation of research findings into a fully developed article. Helped prepare and edit article for eventual publication in medical journals.
Payman Golshani
Date Verified: June 29, 2004
2003-2004 - Promotional Writer
Composed promotional materials for an independent hip hop/dance artist. Wrote promotional copy to promote this up-and-coming musician.
Barnie's Baubles
Date Verified: June 24, 2004
2003-2003 - Copywriter
Wrote advertising copy for a small jewelry design company. Created promotional materials for the artist. Also, designed distribution materials to drive customer traffic to jewelry sales event.

About Me

Profile Type: Individual
Year Founded: 2004
Number of Employees: 1
I am a professional writer offering high quality writing services of all kinds to benefit you and your company. I am highly creative, and my creativity shows in the unique approach I take to each project. I pride myself on delivering powerful copy and materials with excellence and speed, and I will not quit until my client is satisfied.

Payment Terms

I generally do not require payment in advance for Elance projects. In some cases, I may require 50% payment up front. Delivery time is determined on a case by case basis, but I ensure quick delivery as well as the options for revisions.

Detailed Service Description

Writing and editing services. I am an experienced marketing copywriter specializing in packaging copy, ads, brochures, web content, editing, presentations, corporate communications, branding, product naming, newsletters, advertorials, articles, and much much more. I know how to sell to a general audience with entertaining, attention grabbing copy. Specialties Include: Packaging Copy, Newsletters, Brochures, Print Ads, Web Sales Copy, Product Descriptions, Product Naming, Taglines, Humor Writing, Articles of All Kinds. Health and Fitness Writing, Writing for a Female Audience, and much much more.

View Some Additional Samples at:
http://www.amyswrites.com
http://www.lasplash.com/HealthAndBeauty/Ain_t_That_Sweet_.php
http://www.grrltoyz.com/main.htm
http://www.bagettes.com/
http://shop.bratz.com/toys/toys-detail.aspx?Product_ID=7887&Ne=3&N=30

Credentials

References
Justina Walford - Personal Reference - 2006
Basic Solutions, Marketing/Sales Manager
Wrote packaging copy and catalog copy for many contract manufactured cosmetics and personal care products.
Rhadi Ferguson - Personal Reference - 2006
Rhadi Ferguson Olympian in Judo, Judo Champion
Wrote and Edited a 50 page companion guide for a motivational DVD product related to sports and fitness.
George Balfour - Personal Reference - 2004
Date Verified: June 29, 2004
Dr. G. W. Balfour, Orthopedic Surgeon
Assisting the writing and editing of an academic presentation and paper for publication in Medical Journals.
Payman Golshani - Personal Reference - 2003
Date Verified: June 24, 2004
Payman G., Musician
Composed promotional materials for the marketing of an independant hip hop/dance artist. Helped with the development of a slogan and image for promotional purposes.
Barnette Leib - Personal Reference - 2003
Date Verified: June 24, 2004
Barnie's Baubles, Jewelry Designer
Composed promotional copy for a small jewelry design company. Created distribution materials for jewelry sales event. Promotional materials brought 500% more traffic to subsequent sales events.
Education
University of Southern California, Master of Professional Writing
2004 - 2006
University of California Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts Film Studies
Date Verified: June 24, 2004
1997 - 2001
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