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Doug McPherson
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Writer, Freelance
Colorado
Beats
Biography
Doug McPherson 7471 E. Costilla Ave. Centennial, CO 80112 (303)770-7744 (o) 720-339-5746 (c) wordpub@aol.com thewordpub.com Award-winning, diligent, adaptable, results-oriented freelance content writer with a palette full of words he uses to make readers see, feel, think and act in desired ways. Always client and reader focused. Experience: McPherson’s Word Pub - Freelance Writing Services, Centennial, Colorado Writer and Owner Adept at listening and digging deep to understand client audiences. Exhaustive experience writing news articles, feature stories, websites, blogs, press releases and newsletters. Results: - Awarded first place twice by Colorado Press Association for feature writing at the Denver Business Journal - Published several times by Forbes with accolades from editor - Published over 1,000 articles with zero deadlines missed - Earned over $1 million since company’s inception Colorado Association of Realtors, Englewood, Colorado Editor Researched audience needs then delivering well-planned content for monthly publication (22,000-plus circulation) that earned industry awards, leadership praise and reader loyalty. Results: - Won distinguished service award for editorial calendar planning and writing. - Reduced five-figure deficit to zero, making the publication a break-even venture for the first time in its history - Produced 42 consecutive issues without missing a single deadline - Helped create organization's first website - Procured record amount of media coverage worth more than $250,000 Junior Achievement National Headquarters, Colorado Springs, Colorado Public Relations Manager and Writer Supported organization's 237 franchises with writing, public relations and planning. Wrote press releases, public service announcements, scripts, brochures and newsletters. Worked with national media to publicize news. Results: - Published in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Public Relations Quarterly, The Non-Profit Times, World Traveler, Communications Briefings and the Ragan Report - Placed stories in USA Today and procured mentions on The Late Show and JEOPARDY - Coordinated national Advertising Council campaign - Authored 70-page how-to booklet on public relations - Wrote video scripts for Lee Iacocca and other noted leaders for the national business hall of fame conference. Education: Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky Master’s degree in journalism and bachelor’s degree in social work Testimonials: “Doug is the kind of freelance writer editors love. He's not only one of the most reliable people I've ever met, he's one of the easiest to work with.” Brenda Gillen, former editor, University of Denver "Doug is a great writer. Period. I'd suggest that anyone who needs an industry writer should go to Doug. He's always gets the job done on deadline and done right." Bill Foley, former editor, Response Magazine "Doug is always willing to dig deeper and probe further to find the unique angle or story that will keep readers riveted." Joy Bontrager, senior writer, Customer Communications Group "Doug has done a great job as writer for the Johns Manville newsletter. He interacts with different levels of employees around the world to develop the story lines and to determine the appropriateness of each article." Melody W. Dunbar, manager, corporate relations, Johns Manville Corporation "Doug is the consummate professional. I have worked with him for several years [and] as a public relations professional, he makes me a winner in the eyes of my client." Jennifer Heinly, MBA, Owner of J & J Consulting “Doug is an awesome writer. He’s able to take any company culture and standards and incorporate them into effective, meaningful writing.” Kimberly Stroud, Exempla Healthcare
Nonprofits , Profiles Of People , Education , Mental Health
Religion oriented
Content
Company Info
Freelance
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States