Thor Nielsen
Perrinton,MI
Summary
Dynamic founder of Cigar Press Magazine with a proven track record in strategic content development and audience engagement. Expert in copywriting and editing, I fostered partnerships that expanded market reach and enhanced brand visibility.
Knowledgeable editor and publisher with proven background in founding and leading successful ventures. Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive business growth through strategic planning and effective execution. Leveraged entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills to build cohesive teams and navigate dynamic market challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Cigar Press Magazine
06.2007 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic content plans to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Established partnerships with industry leaders to expand distribution channels and reach new markets.
- Oversaw editorial processes, ensuring high-quality content aligned with company standards and audience interests.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and facilitating knowledge sharing within the team.
- Cultivated a strong network of contributors and freelancers to diversify content offerings and expertise resources.
- Enhanced customer experience with introduction of user-friendly online platform.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Conducted structured interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Researched industry trends to inform writing strategies and maintain relevance in content production.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop compelling promotional materials that drive customer interest.
- Edited and proofread written materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Analyzed audience insights to tailor content approaches, boosting reader engagement and retention rates.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
- Tailored writing style and tone to match various clients' brand voices, enhancing their connection with target audiences.
- Revitalized social media presence by introducing consistent and authentic content voice, growing followership and enhancing user interaction.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with industry experts, adding credibility and depth to feature articles.
Freelancer
Thompson Cigar
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with marketing teams to develop compelling promotional materials that drive customer interest.
- Analyzed audience insights to tailor content approaches, boosting reader engagement and retention rates.
- Streamlined content creation process, cutting down project turnaround time without compromising on quality.
- Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
- Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.
Writer
Cigars International
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Crafted engaging content for various platforms, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
- Researched industry trends to inform writing strategies and maintain relevance in content production.
- Edited and proofread written materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Tailored writing style and tone to match various clients' brand voices, enhancing their connection with target audiences.
Web Content Writer
Cigars International
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Developed engaging content for product descriptions, enhancing customer understanding and interest.
- Collaborated with marketing team to align messaging across digital platforms, improving brand consistency.
- Conducted keyword research and implemented SEO best practices to increase organic traffic to website.
- Edited and proofread web content for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to brand voice guidelines.
- Led initiatives for revamping outdated content, ensuring relevance and alignment with current market trends and customer needs.
- Reduced instances of duplicate or redundant content by implementing a thorough content audit and reorganization process.
- Conducted extensive research on industry trends and competitor analysis, producing relevant and timely articles.
- Researched to develop thorough understanding of unfamiliar topics, competitors, industries and processes to present fresh, new angles and ideas within written content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fiction Writing
Columbia College
Chicago, IL01-2005
Skills
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Gathering information
- Conducting interviews
- Building professional relationships
- Fact-checking
- Researching information
- Research and due diligence
- Personal interviews
- Audience engagement
- Copywriting and editing
- Social media platforms
- Checking facts
- Multimedia journalism
- Editing written materials
- Social media management
- Cultural awareness
- Editorial writing
- Proofreading expertise
- Deadline management
- Excellent communication
- Feature writing
- Research skills
- Personal interview strength
- Creative writing
- Photography
- Story development
- Public and media relations
- Headline writing
Websites
Timeline
Freelancer
Thompson Cigar
01.2009 - 07.2009
Founder
Cigar Press Magazine
06.2007 - Current
Writer
Cigars International
01.2005 - 01.2007
Web Content Writer
Cigars International
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Fiction Writing
Columbia College