Writer, Editor, Content Strategist, Information Designer
Vancouver, Canada Area
- Current
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- Principal Information Designer at Sage North America
- Writer, Editor, Communications Strategist, Digital Content Specialist at Foreword Communications
- Past
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- Information Product Development Manager at Internet Marketing Center
- Software Project Coordinator at Internet Marketing Center
- Software Documentation Specialist at Internet Marketing Center
- Writer / Content Developer at Internet Marketing Center
- Copyeditor at Internet Marketing Center
- Technical Writer / Editor at Best Buy
- Copyeditor at Internet Marketing Center
- High School Teacher / Teacher On Call at British Columbia School Districts #44 and #36
- Education
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- Editors' Association of Canada
- The University of British Columbia
- The University of British Columbia
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
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Curtis Foreman’s Summary
I’m an experienced, talented, ambitious communications professional with extensive experience as a writer, editor, content strategist, information designer, technical writer, project manager, web publisher, and Internet marketer.
I specialize in developing communications, marketing, and instructional multimedia products that are clear, engaging, and designed to inspire response.
Curtis Foreman’s Specialties:
Internet marketing, product development, information design, project management, online publishing, writing, editing
Curtis Foreman’s Experience
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Principal Information Designer
Sage North America
(Public Company; SGE.L; Computer Software industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
Design and implement content strategy and information architecture for delivering user assistance content in enterprise resource planning software. (Short version: I help people find instructions.)
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Writer, Editor, Communications Strategist, Digital Content Specialist
Foreword Communications
(Writing and Editing industry)
2002 — Present (7 years )
Consult with companies, publishers, and authors to plan and develop marketing communications, publishing projects, and websites. Services include project planning, marketing, website development, information product development, copywriting, article writing, and book editing.
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Information Product Development Manager
Internet Marketing Center
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
March 2007 — March 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Headed development of two multimedia products that generate millions of dollars in annual sales revenue. Managed team of seven creative professionals; responsible for hiring, performance reviews, project management, contract negotiation. Coordinated and liaised with consultants, acting talent, design contractors, video companies, and printing/production houses.
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Software Project Coordinator
Internet Marketing Center
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2006 — February 2007 (11 months)
Planned, managed development, and coordinated launch of three software products and one web-based application that generate millions of dollars in annual sales revenue. Responsible for product development from customer surveys and requirements documentation through interface development, testing, and marketing launch. Worked with executive team, software developers, technical support staff, and customers to develop usable, effective, valuable software.
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Software Documentation Specialist
Internet Marketing Center
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 2005 — March 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Planned, developed, and maintained multimedia support documentation and user interface content for four software products. Created documentation including software support website, printed instruction manuals, online video tutorial series, and embedded help within applications. Worked with software developers and technical support team to plan, manage, and optimize delivery of software support.
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Writer / Content Developer
Internet Marketing Center
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 2004 — January 2005 (9 months)
Wrote articles, interviews, and other content for MarketingTips.com, SecretsToTheirSuccess.com, and Entrepreneur.com. Pieces included instructional articles, eBook content, interviews, email newsletter content, marketing collateral, and direct response copy. Topics included Internet marketing, search engine optimization, online advertising, and business development.
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Copyeditor
Internet Marketing Center
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2003 — April 2004 (6 months)
Edited company publications and materials including websites, courses, eBooks, and email newsletters.
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Technical Writer / Editor
Best Buy
(Public Company; BBY; Retail industry)
July 2003 — October 2003 (4 months)
Maintained and developed content for company intranet help site with 10,000+ web pages. Liaised with support and technical staff to document procedures. Translated notes, schematics, and interviews into clear, usable, illustrated support documentation.
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Copyeditor
Internet Marketing Center
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 2003 — June 2003 (2 months)
Edited company publications and materials including websites, courses, eBooks, and email newsletters; developed and maintained company style guide.
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High School Teacher / Teacher On Call
British Columbia School Districts #44 and #36
(Education Management industry)
March 2001 — April 2003 (2 years 2 months)
Taught high school classes in subjects including English, English Literature, Creative Writing, History, and Library Sciences.
Curtis Foreman’s Education
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Editors' Association of Canada
Writing and Editing Workshops 2001 — 2004
- Developing a Writing and Editing Business
- Design and Print Production
- Copy Editing
- Academic Editing
- Eight Step Editing -
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Education , English , 2000 — 2001
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The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts , English - Honours Program , 1993 — 1998
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Computer Systems 2007
Web Development and Design, Graphics in User Interface Design
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Curtis Foreman’s Interests:
writing, travel, internet marketing, publishing, blogging, mac, digital content, social networking, web design, cycling, mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding
Curtis Foreman’s Contact Settings
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