Writer and Publicist who won't let his clients settle for only fifteen minutes of fame
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Writer and Publicist at Mere Words Media Relations (Sole Proprietorship)
- Writer (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Vice President - Yield Management at Motor Cargo
- Traffic Manager at Uintah Freightways
- Education
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- University of Utah
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Kevin Avery’s Summary
Freelance writer who, with over twenty years of consistent growth and leadership in executive management, parlayed his diverse experience to create an independent public relations firm. While helping others get the attention they deserve, he continues to pursue his own writing career.
Kevin Avery’s Specialties:
Writing, editing, garnering media attention, book proposals, contract negotiation, pricing, tariff publication, transportation and logistics.
Kevin Avery’s Experience
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Writer and Publicist
Mere Words Media Relations (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Public Relations and Communications industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years)
Started Mere Words Media Relations, an independent public relations firm providing a full array of affordable publicity services, with the artist (be it writer, performer, musician, painter, director, etc.) and business-owner/decision-maker in mind.
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Writer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
1986 — Present (23 years)
Author of over 300 articles and short stories. Works in progress include a novel, a short-story collection, and the biography/anthology EVERYTHING IS AN AFTERTHOUGHT: THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF PAUL NELSON, which is being published by Feral House.
His screenplay, FOUR ROSES, based on his short story which appeared in CALIFORNIA QUARTERLY, is currently in production with an independent producer/director. -
Vice President - Yield Management
Motor Cargo
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
1984 — 2005 (21 years)
Responsible for ensuring the profit of a $200 million, publicly owned, regional carrier specializing in the handling of less-than-truckload consumer goods, electronics, hardware, and industrial products. The 83-year-old, 1,900-employee company, which was acquired by UPS, operated a fleet of over 750 tractors and 2,700 trailers from a network of 35 terminals throughout the Western United States.
* Responsible for four departments, consisting of 90 personnel
* Created a reweigh/inspection process that generated over $17 million in additional bottom-line revenue
* Spearheaded an awareness program than generated almost $6 million in accessorial charge revenue
* Managed general rate increases averaging 5.9 percent per year
* Taught problem-solving techniques to over 100 employees
* Created training videos that garnered national attention
Previous positions include Industrial Relations Manager, Rate Department Manager, Employee Involvement Coordinator, and Traffic Manager. -
Traffic Manager
Uintah Freightways
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
June 1976 — November 1983 (7 years 6 months)
A small transportation company that served as training ground for future LTL trucking experience. Promoted from part-time Billing Clerk to full-time Rate Clerk, then to Traffic Manager with responsibility for all billing, pricing, and rating concerns.
Kevin Avery’s Education
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University of Utah
1978 — 1983
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Kevin Avery’s Interests:
Movies, music, books.
Kevin Avery’s Honors:
Second Place, CITY WEEKLY Fifth Annual Literary Competition, for “Egress” (2003)
Runner-Up, 2002 Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Competion, for BOTH ENDS BURNING
First Honorable Mention, WESTERN HUMANITIES REVIEW Third Annual competition for Utah Writers, for “Davina, in the Flesh” (1996)
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