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Karin Krafcisin

Copywriter
Western Springs,IL

Summary

Talented, results-driven copywriter with 12+ years of converting casual browsers into loyal customers. Dedicated to broadening companies' customer bases by enhancing public appeal through clever, results-driven advertising copy. Skilled professional with flair for writing in a wide range of voices and styles for varied brands. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Copywriter

Topco Associates
Elk Grove Village, IL
01.2013 - Current
  • Produce original, creative content for Topco, a nearly $14 billion, privately held company that provides aggregation, innovation and knowledge management solutions for its leading food industry member-owners and customers, including grocery retailers, wholesalers and food service companies.
  • Create high-impact messaging for all marketing media, contributing to increases in revenues and market share - digital, CPG, POS, social media, print, in-store announcements, brand stories, press releases, and 360 campaigns.
  • Customize brand messaging to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Collaborate with designers, marketing team members and management in completing all phases of client projects, from planning to on-time completion of quality deliversables.
  • Proofread and edit content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines.

Freelance Copywriter

Impact Dance Studio
La Grange, IL
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Researched and wrote monthly blogs through WordPress on a wide variety of dance-related topics targeted to attract readers who are involved or interested in the dance world.

Onsite Freelance Copywriter

BMW Technology
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Wrote, edited and proofread mobile app copy for BMW ConnectedDrive, an app that allows BMW customers to access remote features for their vehicle by using their mobile device.
  • Researched and wrote blogs directed to BMW sales force.

Onsite Freelance Copywriter

Ulta Beauty
Bolingbrook, IL
01.2017 - 03.2017

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  • Created high-impact email campaigns for the Ultamate Rewards Mastercard and Ultamate Rewards Credit Card, contributing to increases in revenues and market share.
  • Incorporated SEO keywords into copy to increase search result rankings.
  • Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and oversaw all phases of production.

Freelance Copywriter

Madden Communications
Woodridge, IL
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Presented clients with unique digital copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
  • Played instrumental role in reviewing and editing digital copy for overhaul of company's new website.

Freelance Copywriter

Whole Foods
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Produced original, creative in-store signage for Whole Foods' Midwest regional grocery stores to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Proofread and edited local vendor descriptions created to be used in store.

Full-time Freelance Copywriter

Career Education Corporation
Schaumburg, IL
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • Wrote long- and short-form copy for AIU - web pages and modules, banner ads, invitations, solicitations, referrals, and thank you letters.
  • Wrote for social media - Facebook carousel and banner ads, mobile app copy.
  • Wrote internal and external print content - ad slicks, bus wrap copy, posters, signage.
  • Wrote Pandora and Spotify radio spots and in-house video ads.

Full-Time Freelance Copywriter

Hyatt Corporation
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Wrote digital, banner, email campaigns, print and poster ads for Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Park Hyatt, Hyatt House, Hyatt Resorts, and Hyatt Gold Passport.
  • Proofread and edited multiple Hyatt brand guideline books.
  • Collaborated with customer outreach personnel to ascertain audience demographics, incorporating collected data into future copy.

Full-Time Copywriter

The Pampered Chef
Addison, IL
05.2011 - 01.2012
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Edited content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines.
  • Presented clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
  • Participated in internal interdisciplinary efforts to produce deliverables featuring diverse media content.
  • Provided editorial guidance to other departments, including marketing team devoted to delivery of top-quality content.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy on InDesign for accuracy and oversaw all phases of production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Loyola University
Chicago

Skills

Unique content creation

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Timeline

Onsite Freelance Copywriter

BMW Technology
09.2018 - 12.2018

Freelance Copywriter

Impact Dance Studio
07.2017 - 08.2019

Onsite Freelance Copywriter

Ulta Beauty
01.2017 - 03.2017

Freelance Copywriter

Madden Communications
06.2016 - 08.2016

Freelance Copywriter

Whole Foods
01.2016 - 04.2016

Full-time Freelance Copywriter

Career Education Corporation
10.2015 - 02.2016

Full-Time Freelance Copywriter

Hyatt Corporation
04.2015 - 08.2015

Freelance Copywriter

Topco Associates
01.2013 - Current

Full-Time Copywriter

The Pampered Chef
05.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Loyola University
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