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Jill James

Jill James

Chicago,IL

Summary

For over 15 years, I have provided my clients with superior ghostwriting, editing, and copywriting services, drawing on my natural ability to grasp complex, demanding subject matter and make it accessible and compelling for everyday readers. I love clarifying the client’s ultimate goal for their project, developing a detailed outline, and executing the material in a way that exceeds expectations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Medical/Legal Copywriter

Studio 3 Marketing
01.2014 - 01.2025
  • Created original B2B/B2C content for medical, legal, and wellness websites, including web pages, articles, blogs, social media posts, emails, pitch decks, and more
  • Consistently incorporated the client’s unique brand voice and messaging to reflect their business goals
  • Pivoted between different brand voices with ease and originality
  • Followed best practices for SEO optimization
  • Consistently met deadlines and delivered copy under pressure
  • Researched cutting-edge medical technology and devices and created content for the public
  • Experienced in using Slack, Zendesk, AirTable, Zoom, and other apps
  • Supervised a team of freelancers and elevated their copy to our standards
  • Worked as the company editor to ensure all copy adhered to the highest levels of excellence and accuracy
  • Worked creatively with AI and ChatGPT to facilitate faster turnarounds
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency
  • Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies as well as advertising material for use in promoting sale of goods and services


Medical Copywriter

MRKTMADE
01.2024 - Current
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement
  • Provided editorial guidance to facilitate delivery of top-quality content
  • Sourced third-party content and contributions to incorporate diverse writing styles
  • Formatted copy to align with project-specific guidelines
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency

Sales and Marketing

District Printing
01.2018 - 12.2024
  • Created seasonal sales and e-commerce campaigns
  • B2B/B2C cold calling and email outreach
  • Wrote product descriptions
  • Handled invoicing and order fulfillment
  • Experienced in using CRM software
  • Met sales quotas weekly
  • Provided leadership for the sales team, managing additional team members
  • Built a client base of over 500 repeat customers

Sales and Marketing

Anchorfish Printing & Embroidery
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Received in-depth sales and marketing training from SetSales
  • Worked with Monday.com and Zoominfo to track and qualify leads
  • Created original sales campaign cadences with multiple touchpoints
  • Cold calling and lead development
  • Worked with Printavo - invoicing and order fulfillment
  • Experienced in using CRM software
  • Met sales quotas monthly

Freelance Ghostwriter/Copywriter

The Dream Writer
01.2010 - Current
  • Wrote ebooks, web content, book proposals, manuals, and more for the following industries: self-help, addiction and wellness, real estate, finance and investing, biography, and fiction
  • Copy-edited assignments to ensure that they were accurate and well-presented
  • Worked with clients to optimize their business identity, creating compelling bios and landing pages

Education

Certification - Holistic Nutritional Counseling

The Global College of Natural Medicine

Commercial Music and Performance - Cello performance and composition/film scoring

CSULA
Los Angeles, CA

Degree - Cello Performance

Herb Alpert Music Center

Skills

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced training in sales and marketing
  • Ability to work autonomously and self-manage
  • Working knowledge of relevant computer software
  • Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Willingness to learn new technology
  • Copywriting, editing, and review
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Unique content creation
  • SEO
  • Blogging
  • Storytelling

Interests

  • Virtual Reality
  • Digital Art and Animation
  • Real Estate Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Sustainability
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Fashion
  • Creative Writing
  • Adventure Travel
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Yoga
  • Animal Care


Timeline

Medical Copywriter

MRKTMADE
01.2024 - Current

Sales and Marketing

Anchorfish Printing & Embroidery
01.2023 - 12.2023

Sales and Marketing

District Printing
01.2018 - 12.2024

Senior Medical/Legal Copywriter

Studio 3 Marketing
01.2014 - 01.2025

Freelance Ghostwriter/Copywriter

The Dream Writer
01.2010 - Current

Degree - Cello Performance

Herb Alpert Music Center

Certification - Holistic Nutritional Counseling

The Global College of Natural Medicine

Commercial Music and Performance - Cello performance and composition/film scoring

CSULA
Jill James