DEMETRIUS BURNS
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19524 38th Ave
Copywriting / Editing
Seattle, WA 98155
SEO Writing
Bachelor of Journalism English Minor
602.600.5252
Creative Storytelling
Arizona State University
[email protected] Public Speaking / Leadership
Phoenix, AZ
Long-form Journalism / Reporting
Graduated Dec. 2015
Creative Suite / Microsoft Office WordPress
EXPERIENCE
EDITOR
• Edit content to ensure alignment between the writer and company’s voice
A Better Today Recovery Services
• Write SEO optimized blogs targeted at our pre-determined demographics
(Feb. 2016 – Present), Scottsdale, AZ
• Work alongside web developers to create comprehensive web packages • Helped write press releases and came up with the company brand voice guide
COPYWRITER Coplex (May 2015 – Dec. 2015), Tempe, AZ
• Wrote extensive SEO-focused and research-oriented copy • Helped formulate the company’s brand voice guide • Coordinated with designers on projects • Edited copy for team projects
CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR
• Authored over 10 front-page stories on artists in Phoenix
Java Magazine
• Collaborated with editors and photographers on stories
(Jan. 2012 – Present), Phoenix, AZ INTERN Colorado Springs Independent (May 2011 – Aug. 2011), Colorado Springs, CO FREELANCE
• Helped brainstorm process for website launch • Contributed to the arts section as an intern, covering the local arts scene through blogs • Helped put together the “Back to School” special edition issue. • Learned about and worked with HTML • Java Magazine • Phoenix Magazine • Green Living Magazine • Paralegal Support Group