Laurie Lonsdorf

Laurie Lonsdorf

The Princess of Persuasion(tm) - marketing consultant, strategist, copywriter

Greater Seattle Area

Current
  • Owner at Persuasive Communications
Past
  • Office Manager at Leukemia Society
  • Special Events Coordinator at Seattle Opera
Education
  • University of Washington
  • Colorado College
Connections
205 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Websites

Laurie Lonsdorf’s Summary

The Princess of Persuasion™ is the alter ego of Laurie Lonsdorf and pretty much the brains behind Persuasive Communications. The Princess is a crackerjack copywriter who has a knack for creating distinctive marketing messages. You know, the kind that jump right off the page.

She's not your average copywriter. She’s not really your average anything. Some time ago she got the notion that doing things the boring way just wasn’t cutting it. So she donned her sparkly tiara and set out on a crusade to put some fun into business.

People just seem to love her style—it’s professional with just a twist of wacky for some added flavor. She has days when she tips more towards court jester than refined royalty, but you can always be sure she’ll give you the royal treatment.

The Princess has orbited several working worlds. Like way back when she worked for a non-profit auction for the arts as communications manager. Or the copyediting and project management gig she did not so long ago for a technical communications firm, earning her the knick name “eagle eyes.” She even did a stint in one of those very large consulting firms where they wear khaki pants and polo shirts on casual day. Then one day she landed happily in her current realm. Hey, if the tiara fits...

Laurie Lonsdorf’s Specialties:

copywriting brochures, web content, e-newsletters, case studies, promotional one-sheets, postcards; developing foolproof marketing touch plans


Laurie Lonsdorf’s Experience

  • Owner

    Persuasive Communications

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    June 1999Present (10 years 6 months)

    Creating the right message is critical to your bottom line. Isn't that just a no-brainer—if people don't get what you're selling they're not going to buy. You can count on The Princess of Persuasion™ to create a fun and distinctive marketing message that hits your intention right on the mark.

  • Project Manager/Editor

    The Write Stuff

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Writing and Editing industry)

    June 1996April 1999 (2 years 11 months)

  • Administrative Professional

    Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group

    (Accounting industry)

    March 1994June 1996 (2 years 4 months)

  • Communications Manager

    PONCHO

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Fund-Raising industry)

    October 1991June 1993 (1 year 9 months)

  • Office Manager

    Leukemia Society

    (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Fund-Raising industry)

    August 1990October 1991 (1 year 3 months)

  • Special Events Coordinator

    Seattle Opera

    (Non-Profit; Performing Arts industry)

    19881990 (2 years )


Laurie Lonsdorf’s Education

  • University of Washington

    Certificate , Technical Writing and Editing , 19951996

  • Colorado College

    BA , English , 19801984


Additional Information

Laurie Lonsdorf’s Websites:

Laurie Lonsdorf’s Interests:

personal branding, creativity, newsletters, copy writing, marketing, solopreneurship/consulting, volunteering, wine, costume events

Laurie Lonsdorf’s Groups:

INCONET (Independent Consultants Network)

  •    LinkedSEO
  •    Linked:Seattle
  •    eMarketing Association Network
  •    Social Media Today
  •    The Colorado College Alumni Group
  •    Context
  •    Biznik: business networking that doesn't suck.

Laurie Lonsdorf’s Honors:

• Silver Award, Public Relations, CASE District VIII Recognition Program
University of Washington, Transportation Department campaign, 2004

• Distinguished award, Society for Technical Communication, 1998


Laurie Lonsdorf’s Contact Settings

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  • expertise requests
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