James Rudd
Copywriter
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Flexible Copywriter ready to take on varied and diverse writing projects. Equally skilled at delivering technical whitepapers and promotional ad copy. Known for fulfilling duties typically assigned to several writers and editors. Keen to take ownership of brand identity initiatives and customer outreach efforts. Unique ability to generate content with specified voice and expert flow.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Writer and Copywriter
Persevere (nonprofit)
02.2021 - Current
- Secured funding by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.
- Secured more than $5M in grant money for various projects.
- Improved grant management efficiency by implementing a tracking system for submission deadlines, reporting requirements, and award amounts.
- Demonstrated adaptability in response to shifting priorities or changes in funder requirements, adjusting proposal strategies as necessary.
- Established credibility with funders through clear communication of organizational mission, vision, and values throughout proposal documents.
FREELANCE WRITER
WRITE OR DIE LLC
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborate with clients to determine objectives, budget, background, presentation, styles, and techniques utilizing industry best practices
- Research, write, edit, and publish content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Developed creative copy for advertising campaigns that resonated with target audiences and drove sales growth.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Optimize efficiency with time-structured processes
MARKETING COPYWRITER
Response
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Led copywriting strategy in digital advertising, email campaigns, video scripts, and more
- Wrote and/or edited all marketing content for optimization, increasing yearly revenue by upwards of $1 million per year
- Collaborated with CMO, VP, and Marketing Team on a weekly basis to create a unified vision and voice.
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Confirmed compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines prior to publication.
- Developed short and long-term media outreach strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Education
Direct Response Copywriting Specialist -
AWAI/DigitalMarketer
Marketing & Entrepreneurship - undefined
LDS Business College
Music/Theatre - undefined
University of Utah
Skills
Creative Collaboration
Copyediting
Strong research skills
Communication
Creative Writing
Content Creation
Idea Brainstorming
Grant Writing
Communication
AI informed writing and research
Additional Information
- Starred in and co-wrote an independent feature film, The Wedding Party - Trailer here https://www.district22studios.com/theweddingparty
- Commercial and Creative Voice Over Actor
Timeline
Grant Writer and Copywriter
Persevere (nonprofit)
02.2021 - Current
FREELANCE WRITER
WRITE OR DIE LLC
09.2019 - 02.2021
MARKETING COPYWRITER
Response
12.2017 - 09.2019
Direct Response Copywriting Specialist -
AWAI/DigitalMarketer
Marketing & Entrepreneurship - undefined
LDS Business College
Music/Theatre - undefined
University of Utah