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Sarah Cox

Sarah Cox

Freelance Writer
Johnson City,TN

Summary

Versatile content writer, copyeditor, and proofreader proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse forms of content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative, with an 8-year history of superior performance in close-knit, collaborative partnerships with clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Content Writer

Self Employed Writer
02.2015 - Current
  • Proofread and edited fundraising emails and other materials, updates on nonprofit fundraising progress and events, and press releases to prepare for publication.
  • Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for authoritative articles and blog posts.
  • Added keywords, meta descriptions and alt image tags to increase SEO presence.
  • Used Google Docs and Google Drive extensively to create, store, and share documents; also used Microsoft Word to create documents and add feedback to documents submitted for editing.
  • Created concise, engaging, and informative copy on a broad variety of topics, including arthritis management, skin care, proper nutrition, pregnancy massage, home repair, jogging safety, tips for realtors, hydrogen fuel cell advances, and many others.
  • Strengthened content by thoroughly editing and proofreading content three times prior to submission.
  • Ghostwrote articles for different clients and agencies in the clean energy, pain relief cream, and real estate industries, incorporating relevant SEO terms and interlinking.
  • Researched industry-related topics by performing interviews and combing online sources.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Formatted content to adhere to industry-specific style guides.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from technical to lifestyle, for multiple websites.
  • Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
  • Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
  • Developed content for press releases and newsletters to promote products and services.
  • Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.

Education

Master of Arts - English Education

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Daniel Boone High School
Gray, TN
05.2004

Skills

  • Research Assignments
  • Consult with Clients
  • Social Media Content Writing
  • Copywriting, Editing and Review
  • Dependability and Cooperation
  • Unique Content Creation
  • Brand Messaging
  • Proofreading Skills
  • Business Writing
  • Google Docs
  • Search Engine Optimization Expertise
  • Project Collaboration
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Freelance Content Writer

Self Employed Writer
02.2015 - Current

Master of Arts - English Education

East Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

East Tennessee State University

High School Diploma -

Daniel Boone High School
Sarah CoxFreelance Writer