The Princess of Persuasion(tm) - marketing consultant, strategist, copywriter
Greater Seattle Area
- Current
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- Owner at Persuasive Communications
- Past
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- Project Manager/Editor at The Write Stuff
- Administrative Professional at Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group
- Communications Manager at PONCHO
- Office Manager at Leukemia Society
- Special Events Coordinator at Seattle Opera
- Education
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- University of Washington
- Colorado College
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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
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Owner
Persuasive Communications
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 1999 — Present (9 years 5 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.
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Project Manager/Editor
The Write Stuff
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
June 1996 — April 1999 (2 years 11 months)
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Administrative Professional
Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group
(Accounting industry)
March 1994 — June 1996 (2 years 4 months)
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Communications Manager
PONCHO
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Fund-Raising industry)
October 1991 — June 1993 (1 year 9 months)
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Office Manager
Leukemia Society
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Fund-Raising industry)
August 1990 — October 1991 (1 year 3 months)
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Special Events Coordinator
Seattle Opera
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Performing Arts industry)
August 1988 — August 1990 (2 years 1 month)
Laurie Lonsdorf’s Education
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University of Washington
Certificate, Technical Writing and Editing, 1995 — 1996
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Colorado College
BA, English, 1980 — 1984
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)
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LinkedSeattle -
The Colorado College Alumni Group
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
Interested In:
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
