Natasha Bourlin
Waimea,HI
Summary
A dynamic freelance writer and seasoned professional specializing in travel, food and environmental topics. Two-time winner of Nevada Press Association awards for engaging and dynamic magazine stories, with exceptional people skills developed over decades working in international relations, public relations and customer service. An inherent and tireless entrepreneurial spirit led to the co-founding of both a successful marketing and public relations agency and a city-wide restaurant week event that received national attention. High-level leadership and inter-personal skills honed while managing teams of people.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
01.2017 - Current
- Crafts high-level and engaging editorial using exceptional spelling and grammar skills and proficiency in Associated Press style.
- Works closely with editors to produce polished, informative and timely stories.
- Skilled in interviewing and asking relevant, thought-provoking questions to get to the root of each story.
- Proficient in unraveling complicated issues and explaining them in comprehensive, easily understood fashion to readers.
- Adept at identifying trends and compelling subject matter for readers.
- Adaptive writing style, tailored to fit the needs of diverse platforms including social media, blogs, plus print and digital media outlets.
- Exceptional creative, content and ghost writer for organizations seeking to garner attention and increase business.
Managing Partner
Biggest Little Group
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Established marketing and public relations agency from ground up, assisting with mission statement creation and oversight of budgeting, forecasting, client cultivation and client management.
- Oversaw public relations department for successful marketing and public relations agency, creating successful media relations campaigns geared towards increasing business's awareness and profitability. .
- Negotiated contracts with clients and secured profitable partnerships for agency.
- Developed and implemented award-winning marketing and public relations plans for clients in wide-ranging industries.
- Mentored interns and helped them excel in public relations field.
- Created restaurant week event that garnered national attention and quantifiably tripled business for dozens of restaurants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
University of Nevada, Reno
RenoCertification - Intensive French Language
Point Three Language Academy
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaSkills
- Superb research skills
- Editing
- Grammar and spelling
- Content creation
- Identifying compelling story angles
- Painting a picture in readers' minds through words
Accomplishments
- Published in myriad print and digital media outlets, including AFAR, San Francisco Chronicle, SFGate.com, Time Out New York, USAToday.com, Edible Reno-Tahoe and Edible Sacramento.
- Guest on Frommer's Radio Show to discuss AFAR article on immersive dining.
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
01.2017 - Current
Managing Partner
Biggest Little Group
08.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
University of Nevada, Reno
Certification - Intensive French Language
Point Three Language Academy
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