Wendy Vurik
wvurik@hotmail.net
http://www.wordpress.wvurik.com
760-525-6965
Qualifications
– More than 15 years of experience in writing and editing in the newspaper, nonprofit, and apparel catalog industries, covering press releases, fundraising materials, catalog copy, website content, feature writing and movie criticism
Work Experience
Freelance writer – 2008-present
– Write general interest features for Sunday North Coast section of the Union-Tribune newspaper
– Write press releases for clients, including the San Diego Foundation, Yoganamastacy, Gyminny Kids and This … naturally
Communications Manager, Rancho Santa Fe Community Center (nonprofit) – 2000-2007
– Generated publicity for all events and activities through press releases, mass email, newsletters, program catalogs and fundraising initiatives
– Created quarterly newsletter distributed free in local newspaper
– Designed website and updated web content
– Organized advertising and printing budgets annually
– Worked closely with area nonprofits, such as the RSF Art Guild, RSF Senior Center, Rancho Santa Fe School, and RSF Historical Society
Copywriter/Production Coordinator, California Style & Monterey Bay Clothing Apparel Catalogs – 1997-2000
– Developed copy and headlines for best-selling Spring 1998 California Style women’s apparel catalog
– Created copy and web content for successful launch of Monterey Bay Clothing Company apparel catalog
– Coordinated fashion shoots, booking models, making travel and hotel arrangements, obtaining permits, etc.
Staff Writer/Editor/Paginator, North County Times newspaper – 1991-1997
– Interviewed celebrities, artists and local personalities, wrote feature articles and movie and theater reviews as well as covered local arts and theater productions for the newspaper’s entertainment weekly, Preview
– Wrote articles for the daily newspaper’s feature section on topics ranging from travel, health, business and religion
– Edited staff written and wire articles
– Interviewed celebrities for local access television entertainment show
Qualifications
– Proficient in Mac and PC platforms
– Microsoft Office Suite, Quark Xpress, InDesign, Dreamweaver
References
– Dan Bennett, former editor of Preview – 760-470-2481
– Lori Brockett, former Executive Director of the RSF Community Center – 760-815-3804
– Adrian Vore, editor at San Diego Union-Tribune newspaper – 619-299-3131
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