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William Cormier

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Proven success in conceptualizing, developing and writing content that engages readers and builds interest brand. Detail-oriented, perceptive and systematic in reviewing text and updating content. Strong promotional, customer relations and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer

Self Employed
Las Vegas, NV
06.2023 - Current
  • Published articles on over a dozen reputable websites, showcasing expertise in dynamic blog content, static pages, and academic APA papers.
  • Established a strong presence on multiple platforms including UpWork, Fiverr, and BestWriting.com, consistently delivering high-quality content to diverse clients.
  • Averaged between 15,000 and 20,000 words per week, demonstrating strong time management and productivity skills while maintaining exceptional writing standards.
  • Developed a reputation for delivering engaging and well-researched content tailored to client specifications and target audiences.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to understand their objectives and deliver content that aligns with their brand voice and messaging.
  • Wrote articles and took pictures or created graphics to publish alongside articles.
  • Wrote copy for client advertising campaigns.

Content Manager

Full Throttle Media, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Liaise between upper management and a team of writers, orchestrating content production strategies and assignments.
  • Facilitate ongoing writer communication, addressing questions and personal issues as required.
  • Devise blog topics in clusters and oversee content planning for various occasions.
  • Website content planning, ensuring optimized usage of SEO and keywords.
  • Spearheaded research on competitor sites and used tools like SEMrush and Answer the Public to inform content strategy.
  • Streamline the content creation process, providing writers with structured outlines and research materials. Developed a system for scheduling out content that ensures a mix of money pages and linking opportunities.
  • Implement thorough editing of content, including reviewing grammar, style, originality, and references.
  • Initiated a grading/auditing system to monitor and improve writer performance.
  • Carry out periodic audits to ensure clarity, keyword usage, internal linking, and adherence to instructions.
  • Provide ongoing feedback and training to writers, customizing approaches to individual needs. Aided in crafting new hire onboarding plans and created instructional materials as needed.

Content Writer

Streamline Media
Las Vegas, NV
10.2017 - 07.2022
  • As a Content Writer at Streamline Media, I specialized in creating engaging content for TheSportsGeek.com, managed blog uploads, and contributed to SEO and content update initiatives.
  • Consistently generated between 15,000 to 25,000 words per week, creating dynamic articles and static pages spanning a diverse range of topics such as casinos, gambling, gambling laws, sports betting, politics and entertainment props, and dating apps.
  • Undertook responsibility for uploading blogs on the WordPress platform, ensuring proper formatting and visual appeal.
  • Conducted competitive analyses on existing static pages, and leveraged insights to rewrite content in accordance with the latest SEO principles.

New Homes Interconnection Specialist

Tesla Solar
Las Vegas, NV
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Ensured the seamless integration of rooftop solar units into local power grids, collaborating with a broad array of stakeholders from public utility companies to real estate developers and internal teams.
  • Oversaw the application process for interconnecting residential solar units with local power grids, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory compliance and program rules.
  • Liaised with diverse audiences on a daily basis, including public utility companies, residential developers, and internal teams such as Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Accounting.
  • Conducted administrative tasks including data retrieval and coordination, completing intricate technical applications, deadline and milestone management, and ensured detailed attention to all aspects of the interconnection process.

Interconnection Specialist

SolarCity
Las Vegas, NV
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Prepared, reviewed, and submitted high volumes of applications and claims, ensuring full compliance with relevant utility guidelines and agreements.
  • Identified common issues, developed effective solutions and processes, and addressed incoming inquiries in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
  • Recommended and participated in process enhancements, including better software utilization, creation of application templates, and critical reporting, thereby improving operational efficiency and communication.
  • Managed the status of solar installation projects, ensuring timely administrative actions related to interconnections. Coordinated with SolarCity colleagues, utilities, and third-party inspectors to ensure smooth project progression.
  • Utilized both email and phone communication to clarify and summarize information for other departments, handle inquiries about project statuses, and ensure seamless coordination.
  • Conducted web research and phone inquiries to analyze and document utility processes for various states and utilities, thereby supporting informed decision-making.
  • Actively tracked the status of each installation, engaging utilities for project updates, and clarified utility requirements, ensuring adherence to project timelines and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Ecology

University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV

Skills

  • SEO Strategies
  • Content Creation
  • Document Editing
  • Technical Writing
  • Marketing Support
  • Website Copy
  • Trending Stories
  • Proofreading
  • Creative Writing
  • Fact-Checking

Timeline

Freelance Writer

Self Employed
06.2023 - Current

Content Manager

Full Throttle Media, LLC
07.2022 - 06.2023

Content Writer

Streamline Media
10.2017 - 07.2022

New Homes Interconnection Specialist

Tesla Solar
02.2016 - 09.2017

Interconnection Specialist

SolarCity
07.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Ecology

University of Nevada - Reno
William Cormier