Tammy Mahan
Freelance Writer
Hudson Falls,NY
Summary
Versatile expert writer versed in broad spectrum of topics and issues. Content Writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 30 year history of superior performance in remote environments.
Ability to write any type of content including - long-form, short-form, blog posts, social media, call to action, product descriptions, techinical, web pages, landing pages, and specializes in health content.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
Hudson Falls, NY
06.1990 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
- Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, and photos.
- SEO (knowledge of SEO Surfer)
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce copy in line with creative structure.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
- Marketed services through social media platforms and advertising services.
- I have written on every topic under the sun during my 30 plus years as a freelance writer.
Blog Writer
Sanferernoid Studios
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features.
- Create regular pieces about graphic design, marketing, insurance, and several How-To topics for businesses across a wide spectrum of industries many posts included calls to action.
- Implemented SEO strategies to optimize web content for search engines.
- Create meta titles and descriptions.
- Composed hundreds of blog posts for people between ages 25 to 60 using appropriate voice tones and word choice.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Used Grammarly to write and submit error-free blog post copy.
- ALL posts passed Copyscape as original content.
- Published regular pieces on health topics for blogs
- Created monthly Excel spreadsheets to manage client projects and deadlines
- Added keywords, meta descriptions, and alt image tags to increase SEO presence
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and SharePoint to store and share created documents
- Created, edited, and optimized approximately thousands of pages of evergreen content to improve the SEO ranking for specific keywords
Copy and Content Writer
Douglas Automotive
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Wrote and edited high-quality automotive content with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned automobiles (makes & models) wrote powerful descriptions to entice potential buyers to follow through with the call to action.
- Ghostwritten blog posts on preventive maintenance, driving tips, maintenance repairs, and provided long form and short form, on automobile insurance.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
- Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, and photos.
- Used Grammarly to write and submit error-free copy.
- Used Copyscape to verify 100% original content.
Freelance Content Writer
Elance.com
NO Idea
10.2008 - 08.2018
- Wrote for several clients on Elance.com until it became UpWork (not 100% sure about the change over dates).
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and SharePoint to store and share created documents.
- Researched industry-related topics by performing interviews and combing online sources.
- Added keywords, meta descriptions, and alt image tags to increase SEO presence.
- Ghostwrote articles for different clients and agencies incorporating relevant SEO terms and interlinking.
- Created, edited, and optimized approximately hundreds of pages of evergreen content to improve SEO ranking for specific keywords.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
- Added keywords, meta descriptions, and alt image tags to increase SEO presence
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and SharePoint to store and share created documents
Content Specialist
Rich Priorities LLC
Saratoga Springs, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Develop original content through research and independent sources.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Collaborated with SEO team to produce website content for the real estate sector.
- Used Grammarly to write and submit error-free content on real estate, landscaping, home improvement, and neighborhood demographics and descriptions.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Used Copyscape to prove content was 100% original not plagiarized.
- The content was ghostwritten.
- The content consisted of long-form, short-form, blog posts, several pieces included a call to action.
- Created content with SEO keywords drawn from Google Analytics
- Wrote quality content for clients, enabling site visitors to quickly obtain information
Freelance Content Writer
Robert Jefferson
Illinois City, IL
02.2008 - 07.2014
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, and photos.
- SEO optimization
- Strategized content based on Google Analytics data, geographical targeting and keyword planning.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
- Used Grammarly to write and submit error-free content.
- Ghostwritten
- Wrote more than a thousand pieces of content including web pages, long-form, short-form, blurbs, blog posts, landing pages, and eBooks.
- Wrote content for the following industries: Automobiles, animals/pets, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, education, health, medical, fitness, nutrition, family/parenting, travel, parties & events (weddings, birthdays, etc...), product reviews from kitchen utensils to surfboards. I wrote on several other topics as well until Mr. Jefferson's passing in 2014.
- Copyscape checked for 100% original content.
- Added keywords, meta descriptions, and alt image tags to increase SEO presence
- Used Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and SharePoint to store and share created documents
Technical Content Writer
Sylvia Parks
Philadelphia, PA
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote 2500 - 5000 word assignments according to instructions.
- Researched and wrote technical articles on mental health disorders for phycology publications.
- Used Grammarly to ensure error-free content.
- Copyscape to ensure 100% original content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT05.1992
Skills
- SEO expert
- Unique content creation
- Editing and review
- Self-publishing experience
- Formatting abilities
- Proofreading
- Creative writing
- Marketing communications expertise
- Networking skills
- Digital marketing expert
Certification
- SEO
- Inbound Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- CTAs
- Email Marketing
Timeline
Blog Writer
Sanferernoid Studios
03.2021 - Current
Copy and Content Writer
Douglas Automotive
06.2019 - Current
Content Specialist
Rich Priorities LLC
01.2016 - Current
Technical Content Writer
Sylvia Parks
05.2013 - 08.2013
Freelance Content Writer
Elance.com
10.2008 - 08.2018
Freelance Content Writer
Robert Jefferson
02.2008 - 07.2014
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
06.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Middlebury College