Kimberly Decker
BURLINGAME,CA
Summary
Versatile writer with nearly 30 years of experience crafting content that informs readers and accomplishes client goals. I believe that clear, cogent communication can change minds, and that curiosity can bring any topic to life. Well-versed in project management, I take pride in meeting deadlines and producing content that exceeds expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Keck Medicine of USC - Marketing & Communications
Burlingame, CA (remote)
10.2024 - Current
- Develop content to support marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Research and write articles on health topics that align with organizational goals and audience interests.
- Conduct interviews with healthcare professionals and patients to inform article content.
- Use SEO best practices in researching and writing to improve online content discoverability and traffic.
- Collaborate with editors to refine drafts, ensuring accuracy, readability and consistent tone and style.
Contributing Editor
SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal
Burlingame, CA (remote)
04.2016 - Current
- Research and write articles on product development, nutrition, regulatory frameworks and food safety for a B2B audience.
- Collaborate with editorial teams in ideating and developing strategic content for online and subscription platforms.
- Work with food-industry companies to develop sponsored content to further their marketing goals.
Contributing Editor
The World of Food Ingredients
Burlingame, CA (remote)
02.2002 - Current
- Research and write articles on product development, nutrition, regulatory frameworks and food safety for a B2B audience.
- Collaborate with editorial teams in ideating and developing strategic content for online and print platforms.
- Attend and report on industry events, developing relationships with experts to enrich article depth and authority.
Freelance Writer
Various Clients in the Food, Beverage and Nutrition Industries
Burlingame, CA (remote)
06.1999 - Current
- Develop engaging content for marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather key details for white papers and case studies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging across media.
- Research and write across content platforms, covering topics, that align with organizational goals and audience interests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of California, Davis
Davis, CASkills
- Scientific writing and editing
- Fact-checking
- Research orientation
- Interviewing proficiency
- Audience awareness
- AP style
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Creative problem-solving
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Keck Medicine of USC - Marketing & Communications
10.2024 - Current
Contributing Editor
SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal
04.2016 - Current
Contributing Editor
The World of Food Ingredients
02.2002 - Current
Freelance Writer
Various Clients in the Food, Beverage and Nutrition Industries
06.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of California, Davis