LINDSAY WOOLMAN
10+ years professional writing experience, including website copy, articles, and books.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Writer/Consultant – Self-Employed, Boise, ID, Nov. 2008 – Present
Projects have included copywriting and ghostwriting, including website and marketing content, book ghostwriting, blogging and social media for clients, writing articles, one-page sales websites, and newsletters. Freelance writer for the following industries: health care, therapy and coaching, online businesses, kids and teenagers, and advertising writing. Experienced with using social media marketing to increase website traffic and add value to online content for businesses. Partial client list: St. Luke's Health System, Brooks Advertising, Coaching Clarity, Dynamic Support Solutions, Virtual Business Solutions on Demand, Integrity Counseling Services, Foot & Ankle Center of Washington.
Book and Article Editor– Gurze Books, Carlsbad, CA, May 2004 – October 2008
Editor for self-help books and memoirs in the field of eating disorders and mental health. I wrote and edited articles, email newsletters, and press releases. I was the Managing Editor of the newsletter Eating Disorders Today, a 15-page publication written by therapists for individuals in recovery and their loved ones. Other duties included creating marketing copy, book and flyer design, and coordinating with authors and cover designers.
Freelance Article Writer- South Coast Medical Center, Laguna Beach, CA, Summer 2008
Writer for medical and health related articles for the hospital’s magazine, South Coast Health, which is distributed to 50,000 people in the community. I created topic ideas, researched, and interviewed physicians. The articles provided information in plain language about clinical depression, how to improve communication with physicians, eye diseases, and promoting donations to the hospital.
Proofreader - United Research Publishers, Carlsbad, CA, February 2004 – May 2004
Proofreader for magazine ads and direct mail pieces. Publisher specialized in health and wellness products.
Technical Writer– Sandstone Editing, Ogden, UT, Sept. 2001 – July 2002
I wrote and edited instructional text for driver-training handbooks, including tractor-trailers and emergency vehicles. The work included editing instructional material and worksheets for students, researching, writing vehicle simulation scenarios, using storyboards, and creating PowerPoint presentations. I also quality tested the computer-based training modules.
Marketing Coordinator– AIMCO, Portland, OR, May 2000 – May 2001
I wrote a quarterly newsletter for employees, created product flyers, direct mail pieces, promotional literature, and PowerPoint presentations.
Public Relations Intern – Dove Lewis Animal Hospital, Portland, OR, Fall 1999
I created a monthly newsletter, wrote public service announcements, planned a fund raising event, and organized a media calendar of events.
Education:
Lewis and Clark College, Bachelor of Arts, English, Portland, OR, May 2000
PUBLISHING:
I am a young adult novelist represented by Prospect Agency, currently seeking a publisher for my first novel. Publishing credits include: South Coast Health magazine, Writer's Weekly, Girls’ Life magazine, CollegeBound online, Guideposts for Kids online, the SCBWI Bulletin, the Eating Disorders Today newsletter, and the In Touch newsletter.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS:
Toastmasters International, The Society of Children's Book Publishers and Writers (SCBWI); received first Place for unpublished young adult novel, SCBWI Editor's Day, 2007
Computer Experience:
Mac and PC formats, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign
REFERENCES:
View recommendations on Linked In. Additional references available.
CONTACT:
Lindsay@boisefreelancewriter.com
Ph: 208-440-8322
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Writer/Consultant – Self-Employed, Boise, ID, Nov. 2008 – Present
Projects have included copywriting and ghostwriting, including website and marketing content, book ghostwriting, blogging and social media for clients, writing articles, one-page sales websites, and newsletters. Freelance writer for the following industries: health care, therapy and coaching, online businesses, kids and teenagers, and advertising writing. Experienced with using social media marketing to increase website traffic and add value to online content for businesses. Partial client list: St. Luke's Health System, Brooks Advertising, Coaching Clarity, Dynamic Support Solutions, Virtual Business Solutions on Demand, Integrity Counseling Services, Foot & Ankle Center of Washington.
Book and Article Editor– Gurze Books, Carlsbad, CA, May 2004 – October 2008
Editor for self-help books and memoirs in the field of eating disorders and mental health. I wrote and edited articles, email newsletters, and press releases. I was the Managing Editor of the newsletter Eating Disorders Today, a 15-page publication written by therapists for individuals in recovery and their loved ones. Other duties included creating marketing copy, book and flyer design, and coordinating with authors and cover designers.
Freelance Article Writer- South Coast Medical Center, Laguna Beach, CA, Summer 2008
Writer for medical and health related articles for the hospital’s magazine, South Coast Health, which is distributed to 50,000 people in the community. I created topic ideas, researched, and interviewed physicians. The articles provided information in plain language about clinical depression, how to improve communication with physicians, eye diseases, and promoting donations to the hospital.
Proofreader - United Research Publishers, Carlsbad, CA, February 2004 – May 2004
Proofreader for magazine ads and direct mail pieces. Publisher specialized in health and wellness products.
Technical Writer– Sandstone Editing, Ogden, UT, Sept. 2001 – July 2002
I wrote and edited instructional text for driver-training handbooks, including tractor-trailers and emergency vehicles. The work included editing instructional material and worksheets for students, researching, writing vehicle simulation scenarios, using storyboards, and creating PowerPoint presentations. I also quality tested the computer-based training modules.
Marketing Coordinator– AIMCO, Portland, OR, May 2000 – May 2001
I wrote a quarterly newsletter for employees, created product flyers, direct mail pieces, promotional literature, and PowerPoint presentations.
Public Relations Intern – Dove Lewis Animal Hospital, Portland, OR, Fall 1999
I created a monthly newsletter, wrote public service announcements, planned a fund raising event, and organized a media calendar of events.
Education:
Lewis and Clark College, Bachelor of Arts, English, Portland, OR, May 2000
PUBLISHING:
I am a young adult novelist represented by Prospect Agency, currently seeking a publisher for my first novel. Publishing credits include: South Coast Health magazine, Writer's Weekly, Girls’ Life magazine, CollegeBound online, Guideposts for Kids online, the SCBWI Bulletin, the Eating Disorders Today newsletter, and the In Touch newsletter.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS:
Toastmasters International, The Society of Children's Book Publishers and Writers (SCBWI); received first Place for unpublished young adult novel, SCBWI Editor's Day, 2007
Computer Experience:
Mac and PC formats, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign
REFERENCES:
View recommendations on Linked In. Additional references available.
CONTACT:
Lindsay@boisefreelancewriter.com
Ph: 208-440-8322