Michael “Shawn” Willard

Michael “Shawn” Willard
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-762-7190
m.shawn.willard1@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Over a decade in Professional Writing, Communication skills, and use of online mediums, to
produce strong sales for a variety of industries.
 Marketing experience in a wide range of industries
 Strong traditional sales
background
 Strong Professional Writing Skills

Advertising creation in all
 Creation of Promotional Events
mediums
 Creation of Advertising and Promotional Materials
 Using Social Media to drive
 Creation of Training Manuals
brand recognition
 Press Releases and Media Relations Experience
 Media Production to drive
brand recognition
Professional Accomplishments
Szabo Associates: Arbitration and mediation of media based receivables, as well as
designing of multimedia and social media marketing. This ground up approach has
included the writing, directing and filming of commercials and presentations to attract
more business.
 Tripled sales file through use of Internet and Social Media Marketing.
 Creation of Training and Sales material released via company website & newsletter
 Corporate Branding
 IT & Networking experience with Windows, Linux, and Unix Integration.
Tailfin: Freelance proofreading, copy writing and web design for Piedmont Hospital.
 Copywriting
 Proofreading
 Web Design
 Corporate Blogging
 Corporate Branding
SSP: Owner of my own photography and multimedia consulting firm. Have created
multimedia & social media marketing for a variety of industries.
 Creation and daily management of my own production & consulting company.
 Social Media Strategy & Implementation
 Web Content and Production
Work History
Communications/Mediation/Student
Multimedia Production
Client Services Inc
SS Productions, Atlanta,
GA
2013-2015
2008-2015
Michael “Shawn” Willard314-762-7190m.shawn.willard1@gmail.com
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Proofreader/Copy Writing
Tailfin, Atlanta, GA
2013
Client Services Representative
Szabo Associates,
Atlanta, GA
SunTrust, Regions,
Country Financial
Services
SWIC, Belleville, IL
2007-2013
Financial Services Sales
Editor/Production
1999-2006
1992-1995
Education
Communications/Advertising &
Public Relations
Mass Communication/Journalism
Maryville University, St.
Louis MO
SWIC, Belleville, IL
2013-current
May 1995
Skills
Community Management, Event Planning, Cision, Google Analytics, Engaging, Search Engine
Optimization, Creative Design, Photography, Videography, Commercial Production, Trend
setting, Strategic Vision, Tactical Awareness, Professional Speaking, Speech Writing,
Leadership, Sense of Humor, Hootsuite, WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Photoshop,
Lightroom, Publisher, Passion, Energy, Commitment, Time Management, Patience, Social
Networking, Blogging, Branding, Client Services, Selling Pitches, Media Relations, Google+,
Press Releases, Relationship Building, Media Releases, Self-Direction, Social Media, Social
Media Analysis, Strategic Planning, Tweeting, Writing, Published Writer, Published Photographer,
Script Writer, Director, Verbal Communication Specialist, Crisis Communicator, B2B Marketing,
Copywriting, Proofreader, Editor, YouTube Channel, Trivia Crack Expert, and all around fun
person to be around.
References & Writing Samples
References & Writing Samples are available upon request.