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
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
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
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
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