<p>Seasoned communications professional with nearly 30 years&rsquo; experience in writing, editing and proofreading for business-to-business clients and other organizations.</p>
<ul>
<li>Broad writing skills for brochures, newsletters, annual reports, billboards, ads, radio and TV; <br /> from corporate to clever, I can find the voice</li>
<li>Good grasp of grammar, usage and sentence structure</li>
<li>Keen organizational skills; ability to handle multiple and detailed projects on deadline</li>
<li>Good problem solver with eye for quality and detail</li>
<li>Experience and comfort with PC-based computing, including Microsoft Office and <br /> Adobe programs</li>
</ul>
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<p>CAREER HISTORY</p>
<p><strong><em>Story Construction, Ames, Iowa</em></strong></p>
<p>March 2013 &ndash; Present</p>
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<p><strong>Position: Marketing Communications Manager</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the president to direct the marketing and business development efforts for successful commercial construction business</li>
<li>Write, design and manage printing/mailing of quarterly <em>StoryLine</em> newsletter</li>
<li>Produce project sheets, staff resumes and other marketing materials for use at trade shows, in proposals and presentations, press releases, etc.</li>
<li>Manage website and social media presence</li>
<li>Shoot, edit and post monthly internal video sharing company news updates</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>Innova Ideas &amp; Services; Sigler Companies, Ames, Iowa</em></strong></p>
<p>August 1999 &ndash; January 2013</p>
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<p><strong>Position: Director of Corporate Communications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In collaboration with corporate communications team, planned and executed marketing and advertising for internal and external audiences</li>
<li>Prepared proposals plus other business development and sales materials to continually broaden the company&rsquo;s client base</li>
<li>Worked in partnership with company president and other members of management team to release news to internal and external audiences</li>
<li>Managed staff of graphic designer, strategic marketer and copywriter; trained in company policies and procedures; assigned projects and evaluated work based on project parameters and outcome of final product</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Position: Director of Copywriting</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Served as lead copywriter for B-to-B accounts ranging from small mom-and-pop shops to large corporations</li>
<li>Wrote for a broad range of industries: education, health care, manufacturing, child care, non-profits and more</li>
<li>Projects ran the gamut: annual reports, radio/TV scripts, billboards, ads, press releases, etc.</li>
<li>Managed staff of copywriters, making assignments and providing feedback on copy based on project parameters and client feedback</li>
</ul>
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<p>Debra L. Fry&hellip;continued</p>
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<p><strong>Position: Senior Copywriter</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Came onboard as Innova's first copywriter; grew the department from there</li>
<li>Worked collaboratively with graphic designers, account executives, vendor partners and others <br /> to produce targeted client work</li>
<li>Provided writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as creative concepting</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>ITAGroup, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa; Senior Copywriter</em></strong></p>
<p>April 1998 &ndash; August 1999</p>
<ul>
<li>Worked collaboratively with creative team to develop concepts for incentive packages</li>
<li>Wrote copy for brochures, newsletters, mailers, posters, audio and video scripts, and letters</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>Microware Systems, Clive, Iowa; Marketing Communications</em></strong></p>
<p>April 1994 &ndash; April 1998</p>
<ul>
<li>Worked with engineering and marketing staff to produce marketing material for high-tech software</li>
<li>Planned and executed two major tradeshows annually, including budget, travel, shipping of booth and equipment and producing pre- and post-show collateral</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa; Oncology Data Specialist</em></strong></p>
<p>September 1989 &ndash; April 1994</p>
<ul>
<li>Investigated and recorded data regarding incidence, treatment and survival of oncology patients</li>
<li>Conducted studies using data as requested by physicians and other departments</li>
<li>Prepared and presented cases and treatment to physicians at weekly oncology meetings</li>
<li>Played key role in production of cancer center&rsquo;s annual reports; wrote and edited copy; coordinated photography, design and printing</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>Hettinga, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa; Technical Writer</em></strong></p>
<p>December 1988 &ndash; September 1989</p>
<ul>
<li>Documented operating and safety procedures for injection molding machinery</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>American Republic Insurance Co., Des Moines, Iowa; Trainer</em></strong></p>
<p>August 1987 &ndash; December 1988</p>
<ul>
<li>Trained staff of writers in proper documentation of job functions and procedures</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>McFarland Clinic, PC, Ames, Iowa; Medical Transcriptionist/Receptionist in Radiology</em></strong></p>
<p>September 1979 &ndash; January 1987</p>
<ul>
<li>Transcribed radiology reports from doctors&rsquo; dictation</li>
<li>Readied radiographs and patient histories for review by radiologists</li>
<li>Routed reports to multi-specialty clinic physicians</li>
<li>Performed secretarial duties at busy front desk; scheduling exams, delivering prep instructions <br /> to patients, etc.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong><em>University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa; Ward Clerk</em></strong></p>
<p>May 1977 &ndash; September 1979</p>
<ul>
<li>Performed secretarial duties in surgical suite</li>
<li>Worked with charge nurse to keep surgical schedule running smoothly</li>
<li>Dispensed medication, including proper handling of controlled substances</li>
</ul>
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<strong><br /> </strong>
<p>Debra L. Fry&hellip;continued</p>
<p><strong>EDUCATION</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1987 &ndash; Bachelor of Arts, English; Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa</li>
<li>1975 &ndash; Diploma, Medical Secretary; Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa</li>
<li>1974 &ndash; Diploma, Keota High School</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>WRITING SAMPLES</strong></p>
<p>Available upon request</p>