A Brewster Smythe
Summary of Qualifications
Writing - Professional writer for 15 years, both in print and web media, with experience in magazine, newspaper, and business writing. Author of over 100 articles in online magazines, print media, and international journals. Winner of 2005 Elder and Lemaur Publishers Award, and is noted in Authors of Tomorrow
Business - Designer, writer, and editor of a multitude of business materials; cross-training manuals, volunteer procedural publications, sales letters, marketing collateral, copywriting ad, legal and surety bond construction, business proposals, speeches, press releases, résumé’s and basic research reports.
Internet - Editor, creator of social network, blogs, niche articles, content writing, keyword dense article, basic SEO, familiar with HTML, all internet research methods, familiar with basic internet software, Word, Works, etc. proficient on navigational aspects of all networks
Work History
2007- Present - Founder of Waynedale Green Alliance, responsible for all event planning, martketing collateral, vendor contact and negotiation, sales and marketing, volunteer recruitment and networking. Partnership building with Fort Wayne area businesses to find the 'green' in their project line. Sponsored and partnered to develop the 1st Annual Green Festival in Northeast Indiana.
2003- Present- Owner A Brewster Smythe Concepts, freelance writing assignments, marketing collateral, internet content writing, SEO specialites; environment, brain and recuperation from brain injuries, community building, social networking, organic coffee, and coffee business, interviews of small business owners.
1999-2003 - TMK Fundraising, Inc. - online and offline prospecting, closing fundraising contacts, for schools, churches, and other organizations. Telephone fundraising, and face-to-face.
1998- 1999- Markey Bonding - part-time bail agent, licensed through the state, performed all collateral construction, visits, individual contact with defendants, co-signers, explained legal process, and accompanied defendants through criminal justice system. Was responsible for defendants until point of attendance at first trial. Performed skip tracing, investigations, and collections.
1996-1998- Chateau Wildwood Apartments - Property Manager - responsible for daily operations of 264- unit complex.
Education
Indiana-Purdue University- Bachelors Public Affairs/ Legal Minor
International Business College - 1983 Associate degree awarded Business Administration