Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

PROFILE

A professional writer with demonstrated expertise in promotional concept, design, and copy. Proven ability to market product/company to best advantage.

EXPERIENCE

A. MARTIN ART CATALOGUES, Bangor, ME
Direct Mail Copywriter, 1992-Present
Implement direct mail and all other in-print marketing/advertising campaigns for leading modern art catalogue service. Establish direct mail schedules for all products and coordinate activities with field sales and telemarketing. Write and track all brochures, catalogues, letters, and ads. Oversee outside freelance design and printing.

SEDOTE DESIGN, Newark, NJ
Senior Writer, 1990-1992
Wrote and edited direct mail brochures, letters, catalogues, and ads for a leading textbook publisher. Interacted with marketing and product development staff to produce effective promotional material. Planned and executed writing and production schedules, supervised staff of copywriters, and managed activities of designers, photographers, and printers. Promoted from position of Advertising Copywriter.

G. EDMUND SUKKIENIK PUBLISHING, South Paris, ME
Marketing Writer, 1988-1990
Wrote copy for direct mail catalogues and promotions. Worked closely with marketing and creative staff on press releases, space ads, posters, card decks, and dealer promotions.

NORTHERN LIGHTS ASSOCIATION, Northfield, MN
Public Relations Assistant, 1987-1988
Coordinated media relations, arranged promotional events, wrote press releases, press kits, and newsletters.

EDUCATION

CARLETON COLLEGE, Northfield, MN
B.A. Communications, 1988
Concentration: English

• GPA: 3.75/4.0
• Summa cum laude
• Ranked 10th among 1000 students
• Minor: Journalism