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Martine Bouwes

Martine Bouwes

Calgary,AB

Summary

As a hardworking Communications professional, who is new to Canada, I would love to leave my home office to meet some Canadian colleagues.

Looking for and maintaining a part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal, organizing and problem-solving skills.

Love to learn some new skills after many years in writing, editing and shaping copy to meet specific needs, enhance perception and drive change.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Copywriter and Communication Officer

Self Employed Writer
10.2009 - Current
  • Write copy for clients in International education (e.g. Stichting Proloog, Stenden NHL, University of Amsterdam) and healthcare (Dutch hospitals and health Insurance companies), but also (semi-) governments ( e.g. municipality of Emmen and UWV).
  • Write content for press releases, website and social media campaigns and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
  • Oversee website copy and social media platforms.
  • Use various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
  • CMS experience: Tridion, WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento.

Marketing and communications officer

Vomar, Supermarket Chain
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked for several months as replacement (maternity leave) in the marketing and communications department at Vomar Voordeelmarkt, large company of grocery stores in The Netherlands
  • Wrote daily and weekly reports for supermarket branches
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
  • Produced impeccable marketing copy for website and social media outlets, writing and editing large quantities of content.
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.

Communications officer

Proloog, Public Primary Education
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Proloog is an education board which has 23 public primary schools in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
  • Developed media strategies to support product launches, increase public visibility and drive customer engagement.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
  • Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
  • Wrote content for press releases, website and social media campaigns.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
  • Managed media relations for organizations to produce successful results.
  • Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.

Copywriter

Creative Industries, Advertisement Agency
04.2008 - 09.2009
  • Writing for the online marketing department
  • Improved search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
  • Conducted research to identify audience demographics, incorporating collected data into future copy.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.
  • Studied and commented on current news and trends.

Web editor

Dutch Administrative Authority, UWV
02.2007 - 02.2008
  • UWV is a big agency that is commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment to help people find work
  • Wrote and edited web texts and wrote news items for de site werk.nl
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
  • Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.

Coordinating editor

Novum News, Press Agency
07.2004 - 07.2006
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
  • Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
  • Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
  • Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Zwolle, The Netherlands
2004

Effective And Creative Writing For Communication - Creative Writing

SRM Specialist
Utrecht, The Netherlands
2008

No Degree - History And Political Science

Northern University, NHL
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
1996

HAVO -

SSG, High School
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
1993

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Website Optimization
  • Website Copy
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Languages

Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Marketing and communications officer

Vomar, Supermarket Chain
05.2021 - 12.2021

Communications officer

Proloog, Public Primary Education
12.2018 - 01.2020

Freelance Copywriter and Communication Officer

Self Employed Writer
10.2009 - Current

Copywriter

Creative Industries, Advertisement Agency
04.2008 - 09.2009

Web editor

Dutch Administrative Authority, UWV
02.2007 - 02.2008

Coordinating editor

Novum News, Press Agency
07.2004 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

Effective And Creative Writing For Communication - Creative Writing

SRM Specialist

No Degree - History And Political Science

Northern University, NHL

HAVO -

SSG, High School

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