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JP McGlynn
Writer
Vancouver,BC
Summary
- My work experience includes creative writing, website content management and creation, interviewing, blogging, brand marketing, social media marketing, educational writing, writing for film and television, and ghostwriting.
- I am a talented professional with valuable skills in Wordpress, Google Analytics, Facebook Advertising, Constant Contact, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Photography, and Adobe Photoshop/InDesign.
- I hold a degree in Media and Journalism, and a postgraduate diploma in Comedy Writing.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ExcellerateToronto, BC
Pharma Bio Writer
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Ghost writer for pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals based in North America, Europe, and Asia. Clients include Pfizer, Novartis, Travere, and Takeda.
- Consistently achieving a customer satisfaction score of 90% plus.
- Maintaining confidentiality of customer information and company procedures.
- Followed established guidelines and recommendations from supervisors to complete quality interviews.
Full Circle: First Nations PerformanceVancouver, BC
Marketing Communications Coordinator
09.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Created press releases and announcements, newsletter articles and website copy.
- Coordinated effective placements of media announcements, billboards and print ads for maximum effectiveness and exposure.
- Led strategic development and implementation of clients' branding and marketing plans.
- Prepared cross-platform social media promotions, capitalizing on strengths of each site to effectively reach target audiences.
- Assembled and coordinated marketing materials preparation, printing, binding, shipping and delivery.
- Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Gastown Business Improvement SocietyVancouver, BC
Content & Communications Manager
04.2016 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Created monthly newsletter for a readership of 5000+ using Constant Contact.
- Collaborated with local media in the development of online content (seasonal and shopping events), maintaining brand consistency and messaging.
- Boosted original content through customized promotions using Facebook and Instagram advertising.
- Arranged and conducted over 75 in person print/video interviews with Gastown entrepreneurs and business owners for publication online.
- Wrote, edited, and produced content for multiple platforms, including social, transit advertising, print, and street banners.
- Photographed and edited high-quality images for both print and Internet distribution.
Sugar Media Experiential Engineering Inc.Vancouver, BC
Regional Marketing Coordinator
01.2013 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Regional coordinator in British Columbia for Toronto based boutique marketing agency.
- Responsible for event logistics, staffing, interviewing, on site management, and co-ordination of events for top tier clients. Responsibilities included event metrics, KPI feedback, budgeting, scheduling, and timesheet submission.
- Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
- Recruited and hired experienced contractors to complete projects on time and within budget requirements.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
Private ClientVancouver, BC
Ghostwriter
05.2012 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Ghostwriter of private client's personal memoirs for future publication.
- Completed 7 client Interviews. Transcribed and researched client history from childhood to present day.
- Submitted 10 chapters to client for review and redraft.
Education
Humber CollegeToronto
Post Graduate Diploma from Comedy Writing
09.2003 - 05.2004
University of LimerickLimerick, Ireland
Bachelor of Arts from Media & Journalism
09.1998 - 06.2001
Skills
Content generation
Content planning
Content management systems
Proofreading
Creative writing
Editing
Blogging
Research
SEO
Photography
Software
Google Ads Analytics
Adobe Photoshop InDesign
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Elementor Canva
Hootsuite
Mailchimp
Timeline
Pharma Bio Writer
Excellerate
05.2022 - Current
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Full Circle: First Nations Performance
09.2021 - 11.2021
Content & Communications Manager
Gastown Business Improvement Society
04.2016 - 04.2020
Regional Marketing Coordinator
Sugar Media Experiential Engineering Inc.
01.2013 - 03.2016
Ghostwriter
Private Client
05.2012 - 10.2012
Humber College
Post Graduate Diploma from Comedy Writing
09.2003 - 05.2004
University of Limerick
Bachelor of Arts from Media & Journalism
09.1998 - 06.2001