Writer
Greater Seattle Area
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- Writer at Self employed
- Past
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- Consultant at The Writing Way
- Independent Distributor at DoTERRA
- Independent Distributor at Trivani
- Newsletter editor at Society of Technical Communicators (STC)
- Marketing Manager at Arlington Scientific, Inc.
- Technical Writer/Marketing Comm. Manager at Helius
- Technical Writer II at GE Healthcare
- Education
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- Utah State University
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Susan McLain’s Summary
I am a professional writer providing technical and marketing writing and design services to any size business. I specialize in SEO friendly web copy for B2B and B2C, marketing copy, and technical writing.
I also provide design services such as brochures, flyers, and logos.
Susan McLain’s Specialties:
Technical documentation and marketing writing, understanding of branding, knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, validation and verification of medical devices, satellite and terrestrial networks, marketing, Internet marketing, RFPs, case studies, white papers, press releases, understanding of regulatory and quality assurance procedures and standards
Susan McLain’s Experience
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Writer
Self employed
(Writing and Editing industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
Professional writing services for SEO, web copy, brochures, editing, proofing, and more. B2B, B2C, marketing, and technical writing services as well.
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Consultant
The Writing Way
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 2007 — June 2009 (1 year 10 months)
I enjoy spending my time delivering marketing consulting, SEO/SEM/PPC campaign development and management, professional writing such as copywriting, editing, technical documentation, and graphic design services for businesses of all sizes.
My clients come from a wide variety of industries and from all over the nation. I am open to helping any size business with their copywriting, editing, or marketing needs.
From branding to advertising, and the necessary documentation that tells your client you are "for real" and professional, I love to help my clients succeed! -
Independent Distributor
DoTERRA
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2008 — April 2009 (1 year 1 month)
DoTERRA essential oils are designed to offer certified pure grade essential oils to everyone. They are new company that will launch officially this year. We currently have a list of oils available now that is regularly growing and being added to.
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Independent Distributor
Trivani
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2008 — April 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Business with Benevolence. Consumption with Compassion.
Trivani delivers personal care and health products developed to support humanitarian projects. These products are all developed under a DO NO HARM Philosophy (TM) with the purest ingredients causing no harm from the harvesting to the use and disposal of product packaging.
Trivani is all about Purpose. Visit my site www.mytrivani.com/skmclain or http://www.joinourpurpose.com to find out more. -
Newsletter editor
Society of Technical Communicators (STC)
(Writing and Editing industry)
2008 — March 2009 (1 year)
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Marketing Manager
Arlington Scientific, Inc.
(Medical Devices industry)
August 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 1 month)
I manage several medical device lines plus 3 other businesses owned by the President. I performed all database design, support and entry, all website update and design and information for 4 sites, trade show coordination, mailing list management and execution both in print and email, perform competitive research, recommended marketing actions and activities, implemented any activities decided upon, managed and organized all information and files, all technical writing for user manuals, QA labels and inserts, all design work for signage, flyers, brochures, posters, coordinated printing services
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Technical Writer/Marketing Comm. Manager
Helius
(Writing and Editing industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years)
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Technical Writer II
GE Healthcare
(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1998 — 2004 (6 years)
Susan McLain’s Education
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Utah State University
BS , English/Technical Communications , 1998 — 1999
Graduated magna cum laude (3.89)
- Activities and Societies:
- STC
Additional Information
Susan McLain’s Websites:
Susan McLain’s Interests:
reading, biking, writing, design, going to the movies. ultimate frisbee, walking, exercising, baking
Susan McLain’s Groups:
STC-national and Intermountain chapter
Kalon Women
Trivani humanitarian aid programs - products
DoTERRA essential oils
Provo/Orem Small Business Development Center
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LinkEds & writers -
eMarketing Association Network -
Utah State University Alumni, USU -
Women For Hire
Susan McLain’s Honors:
2008 Best Home Based Business of the Year Smoot Award for Provo Utah area
STC documentation awards - 2005
Magna cum laude (USU)
Susan McLain’s Contact Settings
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