Marc Zappulla
Methuen,MA
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record of using excellent personal, communication and organization skills to lead financial programs, and improving department efficiencies in the government, financial, and hospitality industries. Team player with a high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. Able to work independently or in a team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Coordinator
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development, Travel & Tourism
Boston, MA
02.2019 - Current
- Oversee the planning, execution, and facilitation of the MA Live Theater Tax Credit pilot program.
- Coordinate the release of budgeted funds for over 100 grants across the Commonwealth.
- Collaborate with state legislative offices to facilitate both capital and grants.
- Maintain accurate and current centralized records, databases, and financial information systems.
- Conduct financial analysis and tracking of grant funds.
Freelance Writer/Author
Self-employed
Methuen, MA
04.2008 - Current
- Authored, edited, proofread, and published novels including “The Last Longshoreman” and others.
- Managed authoring and editorial responsibilities under legally binding contracts with clients.
Copywriter
World Travel Holdings
Wilmington, MA
02.2012 - 09.2017
- Developed strategic email, web, and print marketing communications for major partner brands such as Priceline, United Airlines, and American Airlines Cruises.
- Coordinated with product, web design, web development, and brand management teams to achieve internal and external goals efficiently.
- Created and managed project goals and solutions using Basecamp Project Management.
- Wrote SEO/SEM web copy to enhance search engine traffic to partner sites.
QA Analyst/Acct. Coordinator
World Travel Holdings
Wilmington, MA
07.2005 - 03.2008
- Conducted manual testing of web applications and internal sales tools.
- Reviewed and analyzed project documentation, including specifications, mockups, and wireframes.
- Reconciled outstanding balances to protect company assets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Endicott College
01-1998
Skills
- Submittable
- Basecamp Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Writing
- Editing
- Google Adwords
- Google Analytics
- Google Drive
- Adobe Acrobat
- Facebook Ads Manager
- Final Draft
- WordPress
- Publishing
- Joomla
Timeline
Grant Coordinator
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development, Travel & Tourism
02.2019 - Current
Copywriter
World Travel Holdings
02.2012 - 09.2017
Freelance Writer/Author
Self-employed
04.2008 - Current
QA Analyst/Acct. Coordinator
World Travel Holdings
07.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Endicott College