Sara Tripp

Past

• Copywriter at Central New York Newspaper Group
• Marketing Coordinator at Horizons Federal Credit Union
• Communications Assistant at United Way of Broome County

• Freelance Writer at AOL Digital City

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Education

• Syracuse University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• My VisualCV

Sara Tripp’s Summary

I'm a copywriter and marketing communications professional with extensive experience in writing, editing, desktop publishing, and print and web design. I have written clear, creative and effective copy for print and radio ads, newsletters, press releases, brochures, and annual reports. I have experience working for a variety of industries, including newspapers, credit unions, and nonprofits, and I can easily adapt my skills to fit anyone's needs.

Sara Tripp’s Specialties:

Writing, editing, desktop publishing, print design, web design, digital photography, marketing, public relations, corporate communications.

Sara Tripp’s Experience

• Copywriter

  Central New York Newspaper Group

  (Public Company; GCI; Newspapers industry)

  December 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 1 month)

  Wrote, edited, and proofread marketing pieces, such as print and radio ads, promoting the Press & Sun-Bulletin, the Star-Gazette, The Ithaca Journal, and their family of products.

• Marketing Coordinator

  Horizons Federal Credit Union

  (Financial Services industry)

  January 2005 — November 2007 (2 years 11 months)

  Coordinated all marketing and public relations efforts to help boost membership and create community awareness. Wrote, edited, and designed newsletters, signage, brochures, statement inserts, and other marketing materials.

• Communications Assistant

  United Way of Broome County

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  February 2002 — January 2005 (3 years )

  Assisted in public relations and communications duties to help raise funds and increase community involvement. Wrote, edited, and designed newsletters and web site.

• Freelance Writer

  AOL Digital City

  (Public Company; TWX; Internet industry)

  September 2000 — December 2000 (4 months)

  Wrote profiles on entertainment venues for online directory.

Sara Tripp’s Education

• Syracuse University

  BS , Newspaper , 1996 — 2000

  Minor: Anthropology

  Activities and Societies:

  Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Additional Information

Sara Tripp’s Websites:

• My VisualCV

Sara Tripp’s Interests:

Reading, writing, horseback riding, biking, traveling, digital photography, wildlife/outdoors, gardening, museums

Sara Tripp’s Groups:

•    LinkEds & writers
•    Syracuse University Alumni Network
•    Writing Mafia
•    SI Newhouse School of Public Communications Alumni Group
•    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
•    Marketing Communication
•    Green
•    PR Professionals
•    Marketing Communications Professionals
•    Public Relations and Communications Professionals
•    Digital Photography
•    Phi Eta Sigma
•    Marketing & Communication Network
•    Newhouse Alumni Network
•    United Way Professionals and Alumni
•    Pipeline 4 Progress
•    Syracuse University Newhouse School Alumni
•    Creative Communication & Innovation Network of Innovators
•    PRwise
•    Copywriter's Guild
•    CAST - Communications Association of the Southern Tier (NY)
•    New York State Young Professionals
•    Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition (STOC)

Sara Tripp’s Contact Settings

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• career opportunities
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• reference requests
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