Michelle Drown
Copywriter / Editor
Ferndale,CA
Summary
Professional copywriting and editing expert with knack for producing persuasive and impactful content. Proven history of delivering high-quality work that resonates with target audiences and supports marketing goals. Valued team player known for dependability and adaptability to evolving project requirements, while demonstrating exceptional writing and editing skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Copywriter/Copyeditor
RH
01.2022 - Current
- Review and edit final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors
- Adjust brand messages for target audience to enhance engagement
- Format copy to align with project-specific guidelines
- Edit product signage for RH, ensuring accuracy in messaging on national and international levels
- Write engaging artist bios and edit press stories for the RH, enhancing brand image and storytelling
- Create internal reference guides to streamline communication and ensure brand consistency across all channels
- Ensure consistency in brand messaging across multiple channels by adhering to established style guides and tone standards.
Copyeditor
Rocky Nook Publishing - Freelance
04.2020 - Current
- Edit specialty arts and crafts books including Diamond Painting, Photography Trivia Deck
- Copyedit professional photographer user manuals such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Nikon Z50
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all written materials
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Improve document organization through thoughtful restructuring and formatting adjustments
- Maintain high standards of language usage by correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors
- Enhance content quality by meticulously proofreading and editing documents
Copyeditor
Destination Creative Group - Freelance
03.2023 - Current
- Copyedited sophisticated, city-specific destination publications that inform and inspire tourists and locals alike
- Examples include Santa Barbara and Goleta visitor magazines
- Enhanced content quality by meticulously proofreading and editing various articles and documents.
- Reduced errors by diligently fact-checking information and sources in written materials.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Maintained high standards of language usage by correcting grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors.
Managing Editor, Senior Editor, Arts Editor
The Santa Barbara Independent Newspaper
02.2003 - 09.2020
- Maintained editorial standards by enforcing adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles
- Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
- Established clear expectations for staff members, setting achievable goals that motivated them towards success
- Championed innovative storytelling formats that captured audience attention and enhanced user experience
- Directed content creation for arts and entertainment
- Displayed strong leadership by managing multiple editorial departments
- Wrote and edited cover stories
- Authored and revised yearly special editions such as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Best Of Santa Barbara, and Local Heroes
- Crafted compelling travel stories for state, national, and international destinations
- Reported on film and music festivals across the globe, including Tribeca Film Fest in New York and the FEQ music festival in Quebec City, Quebec
- Authored impactful articles on animal conservation, one of which earned almost one million Facebook views
- Created and launched web music series titled Side Notes
- Managed freelance writer budget.
- Conducted interviews with high-profile individuals, including Oscar-winning actors, Grammy-winning musicians, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and various leaders, such as the former President of Ireland
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CAHistory
University of Warwick
United KingdomMaster of Science - Digital Communications And Media
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Skills
- Copywriting and editing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong management skills
- Critical thinking
- Adobe InDesign and Premiere Pro experience
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Deadline management
- Social media awareness
Languages
French
Limited Working
Certification
Adobe Premiere Pro
Interests
- Historical Exploration
- Adventure Travel
- Martial Arts
- Cycling
- Music
- Photography
- Drawing and Painting
- Environmental Stewardship
- Genealogy
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
Software
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
PowerPoint
Timeline
Copyeditor
Destination Creative Group - Freelance
03.2023 - Current
Copywriter/Copyeditor
RH
01.2022 - Current
Copyeditor
Rocky Nook Publishing - Freelance
04.2020 - Current
Managing Editor, Senior Editor, Arts Editor
The Santa Barbara Independent Newspaper
02.2003 - 09.2020
Adobe Premiere Pro
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
History
University of Warwick
Master of Science - Digital Communications And Media
University of Southern California
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