Facility Director at L.A. Stunts Training Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
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- Facility Director at L.A. Stunts Training Center
- Copywriter at Swatek High-tech Communications (Self-employed)
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- Copywriter at BlueFish Communications
- Copywriter, Editor, and Proofreader at Aquent
- Channel Representative at Claris Software
- Associate Producer at IBM, Xerox, GTE, MCI
- Education
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- Bryn Mawr College
- International School of Brussels
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Shelby Swatek’s Summary
A copywriter who "gets tech" and consistently delivers clear, compelling copy. Call me when you need superlative copywriting for brochures, web content, sales and data sheets, demand-generation deliverables, case studies, success stories, press releases, white papers, direct mail, sales letters, advertisements, newsletter articles, executive presentations, backgrounders, and more. With 7+ years in high-tech marketing, I bring an excellent understanding of the high-tech arena to your communications project. My growing list of clients includes companies in computer software, hardware, electronics, telecommunications, and other areas of high-tech. Whatever your corner of the high-tech industry, I look forward to creating compelling copy for your marketing, advertising, and PR that will hit the mark and increase your high-tech sales in today's challenging economy.
www.swatekhightech.com
Shelby Swatek’s Specialties:
High tech, B2B
Shelby Swatek’s Experience
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Facility Director
L.A. Stunts Training Center
(Privately Held; Entertainment industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year)
Professional training for film and TV stunt performers. Corporate programs for leadership development and team building.
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Copywriter
Swatek High-tech Communications (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 7 months)
Freelance copywriter and editor for communications and PR agencies and marketing departments of companies in computer software, hardware, electronics, telecommunications, and other areas of high tech.
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Copywriter
BlueFish Communications
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 2005 — July 2006 (8 months)
Copywriter for Cisco demand-generation deliverables. Led kickoff calls with clients, interviewed technical experts for copy content, wrote copy, and edited copy according to client feedback.
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Copywriter, Editor, and Proofreader
Aquent
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2000 — December 2003 (3 years 7 months)
Copywriter, editor, and proofreader through Aquent. Included extended assigments at Amgen and Kaiser Permanente and various L.A. advertising agencies.
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Channel Representative
Claris Software
(Computer Software industry)
January 1997 — January 2000 (3 years 1 month)
Responsible for creating and maintaining strong channel relationships with retail and corporate resellers in the Los Angeles area. Trained sales associates on Claris products and updates.
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Associate Producer
IBM, Xerox, GTE, MCI
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 1993 — November 1996 (3 years 3 months)
Associate Producer for corporate video productions for IBM, Xerox, GTE, MCI, and independent production companies. Wrote scripts for video and multimedia productions and assisted in managing all phases of production. Responsibilities included vendor selection, location scouting and management, shoot direction, on-camera interviews, publicity, and media relations.
Shelby Swatek’s Education
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Bryn Mawr College
B.A. , English
Degree includes courses at the University of Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College, and Haverford College
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International School of Brussels
IB English, History, and Anthropology ,
- Activities and Societies:
- National Honor Society
Awarded English Prize, Faculty Prize, and French Ambassador's Prize at Graduation
