Hecht of a Writer, a Writing Wiz
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Writer/Editor and Publicity Consultant at Key Communications Ink (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Newsletter Editor at Citizen Alert
- WriterPR at Best Friends Animal Society
- Newspaper Reporter, Editor and Photographer at The Desert Trail newspaper
- Newspaper Editor at Jewish Federation of Las Vegas/Jewish Reporter
- PR Manager at Main Gorman and Company
- Corporate Communications Specialist at Jackpot Enterprises
- Education
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- Florida Atlantic University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Celia Sue Hecht’s Summary
My work has appeared in more than 40 publications including Entrepreneur, USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Boston.com, the Reno Gazette Journal, Nevada Appeal, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Record Courier, Auto Channel News, Marin Independent Journal, Napa News, Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas SUN, Las Vegas Business Press, Real Woman magazine, Courier magazine, Nevada Woman magazine, Salem-News, Monterey County Weekly, Auburn Journal, Nevada Business Journal, NorthBay Biz magazine, Senior Spectrum, Desert Trail, Hi-Desert Star, Boca Raton Daily News, First Class magazine, In Light Times, Soulfulliving.com, Working Spirit newsletter, HealthyWealthynWise, Small Business Briefs and more.
Celia Sue Hecht’s Specialties:
desktop publishing, layout and design of newspapers and newsletters (for architects, chiropractors, doctors, religious organizations, environmental groups, writers groups and others)
Celia Sue Hecht’s Experience
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Writer/Editor and Publicity Consultant
Key Communications Ink (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
January 1980 — Present (29 years 7 months)
I write, edit books, newsletters, blogs and other promotional materials and obtain publicity for various clients. In 1980, I started a typing and editing service in Los Angeles, continued working independently in Florida while in college. In 2000, I expanded my services to include publicity. I have often worked on independent projects at the same time I have held full time positions.
I also am an agent for United First Financial...
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Newsletter Editor
Citizen Alert
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 2000 — May 2002 (2 years 3 months)
I was responsible for the writing, editing and layout of the newsletter, also did public relations, obtained publicity in national publications, coordinated and spoke at meetings, interfaced with local and national politicians, did grassroots organizing and built coalitions...and did database management.
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WriterPR
Best Friends Animal Society
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 1998 — September 1998 (4 months)
I wrote articles and press releases for national media campaign, many of which were published in top 100 newspapers.
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Newspaper Reporter, Editor and Photographer
The Desert Trail newspaper
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
October 1997 — June 1998 (9 months)
A small town, 29 Palms, near a Marine base and Joshua Tree National Park, I covered local events such as art gallery openings, school events, city hall and other local political and community events, interviewed local movers and shakers such as the Mayor, City Council members and business leaders.
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Newspaper Editor
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas/Jewish Reporter
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
March 1996 — October 1996 (8 months)
Doubled the size of the newspaper within six months, designed, wrote, edited and did layout under extreme deadline pressure, supervised ad salespeople, press people and proofreaders
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PR Manager
Main Gorman and Company
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Accounting industry)
January 1995 — March 1996 (1 year 3 months)
Marketed books, services and seminars for this CPA firm to construction industry and doctors and the media. Also wrote, designed and edited all promotional materials such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, and other collateral material. Obtained media coverage in all local publications (Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas SUN, business publications and radio and TV).
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Corporate Communications Specialist
Jackpot Enterprises
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Gambling & Casinos industry)
September 1992 — December 1994 (2 years 4 months)
Co-wrote newsletters, scripts, and marketing materials for SR VP of Marketing. Edited company newsletter for slot route gaming company. Also did independent projects for Billing Productions in 1995-96. Worked as Script Supervisor on an award-winning video with Debbie Reynolds for Nevada hospitals.
Celia Sue Hecht’s Education
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Florida Atlantic University
BA , Communications and Education , 1982 — 1985
I also worked for the Communications Department while in school and ran my own on campus typing service.
- Activities and Societies:
- I worked for the school newspaper
Additional Information
Celia Sue Hecht’s Websites:
Celia Sue Hecht’s Interests:
art, books, dogs, publishing, business promotion, newsletters, publicity, project management, seminars and workshops, teaching and training...
Celia Sue Hecht’s Honors:
Reno Gazette Journal Silver Pen Award
Certified Agent for United First Financial
Celia Sue Hecht’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
