Wintress Odom

Current

Owner and Editor-In-Chief at The Writers For Hire, Inc.

Past

Owner at The Writers For Hire (DBA)
Freelance writer at www.thewriterforhire.com

Education

Rice University
Marbergweg Gymnasium
Science Academy of South Texas

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Industry

Writing and Editing

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Wintress Odom’s Summary

The Writers For Hire (TWFH) is a Houston-based writing firm. We are one of the only firms in the nation to offer writing as our sole service offering. Unlike a freelancer, we have the power of a unique team approach and our combined skills encompass almost all writing styles and genres. Unlike a marketing agency, our copywriting service is a primary and not a secondary focus. This unique position: between freelancer and agency makes us the perfect choice for companies or individuals who seek more stability and skills than those of a freelancer, but who still want one-on-one attention and a writing specialty. Visit our portfolio at http://www.thewritersforhire.com/portfolio.html.

Wintress Odom’s Specialties:

Traditional copywriting, ghostwriting, SEO and website copywriting, blogs, social media and information marketing, TV and radio copy, journalism, business and technical writing, proofreading and editing, and more

Wintress Odom’s Experience

Owner and Editor-In-Chief

The Writers For Hire, Inc.

(Writing and Editing industry)

2005 — Present (4 years )

Incorporated The Writers For Hire and continued to expand the business. Grew The Writers For Hire’s past and current client list to over 100 clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Added Hilton, Sara Lee, Pilot Travel Centers, Conn’s, and Investopedia to the company’s portfolio. Oversaw the ghostwriting of several books and expanded the company’s list of service offerings to encompass over 50 writing-related services, including TV and radio copy, fiction and nonfiction books, manual and technical writing, social media marketing, and blog copywriting. Employed five full time writers, a full time SEO and Internet marketing professional, a full time project manager, and a part time administrative assistant.
Owner

The Writers For Hire (DBA)

(Writing and Editing industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years )

Established The Writers For Hire and employed three writers on contract, whose work I directed, edited, proofread and submitted to clients. Grew The Writers For Hire client base to over 50 past and current clients. Developed a returning customer base and continued to build a strong company portfolio including work for Watson Wyatt, MacQuarie Bank, Carpet One Floor & Home, Mitsubishi and Caterpillar Forklift Trucks. Managed all marketing, financials, and customer service duties. Built a new company image and website at thewritersforhire.com.
Freelance writer

www.thewriterforhire.com

(Writing and Editing industry)

2001 — 2003 (2 years )

Founded the websites: thewriterforhire.com and thefreelancewriter.com. Worked for various industry
professionals, sole proprietorships, and small businesses. Created, edited, and proofread SEO content,
website writing, resumes, personal bios, correspondence, and direct marketing pieces.

Wintress Odom’s Education

Rice University

B.A. , Ecology and Evolutionary Biology , 1995 — 2000

Graduated cum laude and was on the President's Honor Roll every year of enrollment.
Marbergweg Gymnasium

1994 — 1995

Attended honors classes in math, sciences, history, and German as a second language.
Science Academy of South Texas

1990 — 1994

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Wintress Odom’s Interests:

writing, editing, proofreading, social media, information marketing, web 2.0, copywriting, ghostwriting, words, marketing, people and learning (about just about anything!)