NINA A. GASS

Writing/Editing: Work on a wide range of business materials; team with all levels of management to create high-quality materials; experienced freelance writer, editor and proofreader.

Public Relations: Gain media recognition for clients in such industries as mortgage banking, financial services, e-business software, packaging, food science, book distribution, entertainment and retail. Work includes press releases, press kits, industry trade and business publication lists, pitch letters, media contact, and trade articles.

Internal Communications: Create, write and revise speeches, employee newsletters, President’s letters, recognition and reward programs, restructuring and merger and acquisition communications programs, and crisis communications.

Marketing/Corporate I.D.: Develop and write materials, such as brochures with a global and regional focus, technical data sheets, trade show materials/planning, videos, consumer newsletters and web site content; manage numerous company name and/or logo change programs.

Investor Relations: Write annual reports, annual meeting speeches, and press releases.

Research: Use the Internet, magazines, newspapers and academic journals to enhance client projects and stay informed of business/consumer trends.

Management: Manage office personnel and projects, bill clients, interact with clients, and maintain office equipment and supplies.

Freelance Writing/Editing/Proofreading Experience:

Senable Technologies, Inc., Irving, Texas, www.senable.com 2005-2006

• Web content

ABC Digital, Long Island City, New York, www.abcdigital.info 2005-2006

• Web content

mobileSPA, Stoneham, Massachusetts, www.mobileSPA.com 2005-2007

• Web content, brochure copy, print ad concepts

Kern Communications, San Diego, California, www.acjust.com 2004-Present

• Write web content, press releases, brochure copy, and articles

Hype Media Global/SNS Productions, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2004-2006

• Press Releases, web content, press kits, pitch letters, business plans, and public

service announcements for public relations agency.

Construction Resource Marketing Inc., Woodland Hills, California, 2004

www.crmagazine.com

• Content and articles for a publication and web site for homeowners and

construction industry personnel

Xpress Essays, Toronto, Canada 2004-2007

• Research papers, term papers, and dissertations

Philadelphia Research 2006-Present

• Research papers, term papers, and dissertations

Academic Knowledge/Manuscript Services, U.K. 2007-Present

• Research papers, term papers, and dissertations

Angel’s Edge Copywriting, Australia 2007-Present

• Edit and proofread e-books, SEO articles, manuscripts, brochures, and articles.

Anomalos Publishing, Arizona 2008- Present

• Edit and proofread full-length books.

Triumph Publishing 2007-Present

• Edit and proofread full-length books and e-books.

Forti Communications Inc., Thousand Oaks, California 2003-Present

• Press releases, articles, speeches, brochure copy, annual reports, press

follow-up, media relations activities, and research

Other Experience:

Co-owner, Aqueous Pool & Spa Services, Palmdale, California 2002-Present

• Full-service swimming pool and spa company

Account Executive, Forti Communications Inc., Thousand Oaks, California 1989-2003

• Serviced a full-range of clients in public relations and marketing

communications activities

Education:

BA, English Literature, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California 1994

AA, English, Moorpark College, Moorpark, California 1992

English Literature and History Studies, Oxford University, Oxford, England 1991

Specialties:

Resumes and bios, Microsoft Office; Macintosh and PC literate; former Ventura County adult literacy program volunteer