Julie Cajigas

Current

President | Freelance Copywriter & Communication Specialist at Inspired Copy & Communications, LLC
Freelance Violinist and Vocalist at Freelance Musical Services

Past

Director of Marketing and Associate Director of Development at Near West Theatre
Manager of Public Relations at Proforma
Project Manager at DecisionPoint Marketing and Research

Public Relations Intern at Whelan Communications
Marketing and Development Intern at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

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Education

Cleveland State University

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Industry

Writing and Editing

Julie Cajigas’s Summary

Professional freelance writer, providing high-quality written copy for publications and corporate clients. Niches include the print and promotional products industry, branded apparel and embroidery and fine arts. With knowledge and experience in public relations, marketing communications, editorial writing, feature writing, ghost writing and creative web copy. Deadline-oriented professional with commitment to excellent customer service. Experience in basic graphic design and layout.

Professional musician with over 10 years of experience performing at weddings as a violinist and vocalist. Member of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and choir director for a local community choir.

Julie Cajigas’s Specialties:

copywriting, marketing communications copy, public relations writing, public relations, web copy writing, media relations, market research, brand management, music education (private lesson focus)

Julie Cajigas’s Experience

President | Freelance Copywriter & Communication Specialist

Inspired Copy & Communications, LLC

(Writing and Editing industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Inspired Copy & Communications, LLC provides high quality freelance copywriting, editing and limited design/layout services to both corporate clients and publications. Services include editorial writing, feature writing, ghost writing, public relations writing, freelance public relations consulting, copy editing, marketing communications copywriting and design services.
Freelance Violinist and Vocalist

Freelance Musical Services

(Music industry)

January 2000 — Present (10 years 2 months)

With a bachelors degree in music and extensive experience, I am available to play violin or sing at weddings, parties and other events. I have performed at holiday parties, weddings, anniversary dinners, tea parties, benefit events and more.
Director of Marketing and Associate Director of Development

Near West Theatre

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

July 2008 — October 2008 (4 months)

My responsibilities at the Near West Theatre include managing our Marketing, Advertising and Media Relations efforts, managing our Corporate Sponsorship Program and assisting in all aspects of Development. I also serve as a Liaison to the Near West Theatre Benefit and Marketing Committees, and manage the event planning for our annual benefit event.
Manager of Public Relations

Proforma

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 3 months)

I managed public relations for Proforma's Worldwide Support Center (corporate) and its 650 individual franchises across the US and Canada. I was also editor of the company's monthly newsletter and weekly e-newsletter. I routinely assisted franchise owners with individualized marketing projects and occasionally helped them brainstorm on their client's projects.
Project Manager

DecisionPoint Marketing and Research

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Market Research industry)

March 2007 — May 2007 (3 months)

Although short-lived, my tenure at DecisionPoint helped me learn a great deal about market research and focus research. The company closed in June of 2007 and I moved on to Proforma.
Public Relations Intern

Whelan Communications

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

December 2006 — March 2007 (4 months)

As the Public Relations Intern I was responsible for coordinating meetings and campaigns for our clients as well as writing and editing news releases and articles.
Marketing and Development Intern

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)

During this summer internship I was responsible for assisting both the Marketing and Development Departments. I drafted press releases and media advisories, worked with development on the beginnings of their capital campaign, designed an event invitation and wrote a sponsorship grant. The highlight of this experience was creating a 10-minute DVD that was viewed at the Museum's annual donor event.

Julie Cajigas’s Education

Cleveland State University

Bachelors , Communications and Music , 1999 — 2006

Attended Cleveland State University on a Presidential Scholarship that covered 100% of my tuition and books. Served as an Academic Peer Advisor from 2001-2003. Graduated Cum Laude.

Activities and Societies:

Orchestra, Chorale, Chorus, Opera Theatre Workshop, Staff of The Vindicator, Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association Member, Cleveland State University Ambassadors Officer, Cleveland State University Ambassadors Member, Mu Phi Epsilon (inducted 05), Kappa Delta Omicron (inducted 06)