Writer, Consultant
Orlando, Florida Area
- Current
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- Resource Development Specialist at Center for Independent Living in Central Florida
- Past
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- Technical Documentation Specialist at FedEx Services
- Web Content Editor at Harcourt School Publishers
- Technical Support Representative at Convergys
- Operations Manager/Producer at WMFE TV/FM
- Education
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- The Ohio State University
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Christopher Howell’s Summary
I'm working on a book. The book is still in it’s early stages and doesn’t have a name yet. It’s going to help show, in practical ways, how small non-profits can do some big marketing on a small budget. It’s about doing something with next to nothing. I am going to self-publish it. It is due in June 2008.
Christopher Howell’s Specialties:
Christopher A. Howell has 20 year’s experience writing and producing radio news reports, technical manuals, web sites, newsletters and a wide variety of marketing and promotional materials. He has over ten year’s experience working in nonprofits. He is currently working on a book of practical advice for small nonprofit marketing.
Christopher Howell’s Experience
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Resource Development Specialist
Center for Independent Living in Central Florida
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
February 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)
Design, write, edit, print, and mail newsletter. Design and develop all printed materials such as brochures, letterhead, flyers, posters and all marketing collateral. Design, write, edit, and post to web site. Write new, and maintain existing, agency grant applications. Develop and maintain media contact list/database. Identify and develop relationships with media personnel. Working with the director of advocacy, compose and distribute press releases, op-ed pieces, etc. Arrange press coverage for events. Responsible for data maintenance of all donors and ensure appropriate recording, reporting and acknowledgment of all gifts. Write mail solicitations to donors. Work in conjunction with the Program Director and Executive Director in the continued development of public relations for grants and funding efforts. Maintain membership and participate in grant and fund raising professional organizations. Identify, research, and develop plan for business/entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Technical Documentation Specialist
FedEx Services
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; FDX; Computer Software industry)
January 2001 — February 2004 (3 years 2 months)
Technical Writer/Editor for FedEx's Shipment Data Capture department. Create and update paper-based support documentation, server build documents, and policy manuals. Used MS Visio to create technical flow diagrams. Utilized Macromedia Dreamweaver to create and manage all web-based support documentation including online Knowledge Base that allows widely scattered personnel access to accurate, real-time support policies and procedures. Used Macromedia Fireworks to create and manipulate graphics including screenshots. Used Adobe Acrobat to create PDFs for upload to support web sites. Used Homesite to code raw HTML. Used FTP for uploading documentation. Used RoboHelp to create help system for Windows client application. Interviewed
subject matter experts. Utilized Dreamweaver and Homesite to create help text for Rational Change Management process. Wrote support documentation for Oracle, UNIX, HP-Solaris, Linux and Windows hardware and software. -
Web Content Editor
Harcourt School Publishers
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry)
July 2000 — December 2000 (6 months)
Used BBEdit to code raw HTML for award-winning The Learning Site at www.harcourtschool.com.
Create web site menus with Oracle database template. Used MS Word to create reports. Create
web pages in Spanish. Utilize Adobe Photoshop for graphics creation and manipulation. Deep
knowledge of HTML used in this position. Work with project managers and editors to meet
deadlines. Test CBT software on Windows and Apple platforms. Use multiple versions of Netscape
and Internet Explorer to test web pages for usability. Use MS PowerPoint to mock up web pages. -
Technical Support Representative
Convergys
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CVG; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 1999 — July 2000 (1 year )
Provide telephone and email technical support on desktop and portable computers for the United
States’ largest OEM computer manufacturer. Troubleshoot a wide variety of hardware issues
including, CD, CDRW and DVD ROM, hard drive, sound, modem, processor, RAM, planar, and
more. Troubleshoot Operating Systems including, DOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 95 and 98,
Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. Troubleshoot and install all applicable device drivers and
other related software. Dell Corporation Certified Desktop and Portable PC Technician. Used MS
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Operations Manager/Producer
WMFE TV/FM
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 1995 — July 1998 (3 years 7 months)
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of 100,000-watt FM radio station including hiring,
supervising, scheduling, and training. Use MS Word to conceive, write, and produce a variety of
news and promotional features. Write policy and procedures manual. Analyze audience data and
provide written and verbal presentation to President and VP Programming. Implement
programming plans and actions. Write and produce all on-air fund raising audio spots.
Responsible for scheduling, staffing and production of all radio on-air membership drives. Utilize
MS Word to write and produce effective and informative on-air fund raising spots and scripts.
Conceive, write and produce a variety of news and promotional features. Use SADiE digital audio
editor to edit library of over 900 fundraising scripts. Provide writing and grammatical assistance to
other departments.
Christopher Howell’s Education
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The Ohio State University
1981 — 1988
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Christopher Howell’s Interests:
writing, politics, motorcycling, auto racing, marketing.
Christopher Howell’s Groups:
Grant Professionals Network
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Buckeye Alumni Network
Christopher Howell’s Honors:
Winner 2007 GPN Up and Coming Award
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