Jo Montgomery
Jo Montgomery
Copywriting | Corporate Communications | Web Content Writing | Blogging
105 Windsor Court, Madison, CT 06443 203.641.3590 Email: [email protected] Portfolio: www.clippings.me/jomontgomery In: www.linkedin.com/in/jomontgomery360
Accomplished communications and marketing professional with 25+ years of experience, possessing well-honed skills in the creation and delivery of effective internal and external communications. Adept at managing multiple projects; switching seamlessly from one to the other. EXPERTISE • Advertising campaign development and management. • Brand awareness and positioning. • Copywriting and content development for multiple media platforms within corporate, B2B, and non-profit environments.
• Corporate communications • Project management • Public relations • Relationship management • SEO keyword research and creation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
with product management, marketing communications and digital departments toward strategic planning, critical thinking and creative idea generation.
Senior Copywriter Bluespire Marketing, West Hartford, CT http://www.bluespiremarketing.com/ December 2015–January 2017 Creative and resourceful senior copywriter responsible for translating project briefs and client goals into compelling copy for print and digital campaigns for the senior living and financial services industries. Developed forward-thinking strategies within budget and deadline. Integral team member collaborating with art directors, developers and designers. Freelance Copywriter April 2015–December 2015 Provided copywriting and communication services to clients within the Greater Coastal region of CT, including Frontier Communications, Seton/Brady Corporation and ThreadMB.com Senior Communications Specialist Frontier Communications, New Haven, CT http://www.frontier.com/ September 2014–April 2015 Media spokesperson and first-point-of-contact during the acquisition of AT&T’s Connecticut network assets. Managed media relations and crisis communication. Responsible for the development of all internal and external communications. Prepped general and area managers in their roles as liaisons to the local media. Developed and supported all media placement, programs and sponsorships. Senior Product Category Marketing Manager Seton/Brady Corporation http://www.seton.com/ September 2000-March 2004; September 2011-September 2014 Proactive marketing communication specialist responsible for business development through product content for construction and workplace safety channels across three catalog brands in the US and Canada. Enhanced organic website product search availability via on-page SEO. Oversaw concept, design and production of print and online catalogs as well as direct mail and email. Worked
Previous positions held within Seton/Brady Corporation: Marketing Communications / Merchandiser September 2011 to July 2013 Lead merchandiser for the Construction and Personal Protective Equipment niche markets; actively involved in new product launches and pricing strategies. Merchandising Manager September 2000 to March 2004 Managed all activities pertaining to merchandising and copywriting, enhancing ROI and profitability.
Freelance Copywriter/Marketer January 2005-March 2011 Provided marketing, copywriting, public relations, advertising and reporting services for a range of clients including Seton/Brady Corporation, Marriott International, Inc., Martino & Binzer, Lagardere Active NA, and New Haven Register. Commissioning Editor, S&T US, Madison, CT
2004-2005
Principal, Market Advantage, LLC
1997-2004
EDUCATION B.F.A., Advertising, Syracuse University, NY. M.A., Corporate/ Organizational Communications, Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ PUBLISHED WORKS Loughlin: One Man's Journey to Redemption Through Art; Amazon Press, 2012 It Is What It Is; 2014 ACTIVITIES Board Member, The Madison Foundation, Inc.; Volunteer, Loaves & Fishes and Food Salvage; Book Club; Pastac Painting
Copywriting | Corporate Communications | Web Content Writing | Blogging
105 Windsor Court, Madison, CT 06443 203.641.3590 Email: [email protected] Portfolio: www.clippings.me/jomontgomery In: www.linkedin.com/in/jomontgomery360
Accomplished communications and marketing professional with 25+ years of experience, possessing well-honed skills in the creation and delivery of effective internal and external communications. Adept at managing multiple projects; switching seamlessly from one to the other. EXPERTISE • Advertising campaign development and management. • Brand awareness and positioning. • Copywriting and content development for multiple media platforms within corporate, B2B, and non-profit environments.
• Corporate communications • Project management • Public relations • Relationship management • SEO keyword research and creation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
with product management, marketing communications and digital departments toward strategic planning, critical thinking and creative idea generation.
Senior Copywriter Bluespire Marketing, West Hartford, CT http://www.bluespiremarketing.com/ December 2015–January 2017 Creative and resourceful senior copywriter responsible for translating project briefs and client goals into compelling copy for print and digital campaigns for the senior living and financial services industries. Developed forward-thinking strategies within budget and deadline. Integral team member collaborating with art directors, developers and designers. Freelance Copywriter April 2015–December 2015 Provided copywriting and communication services to clients within the Greater Coastal region of CT, including Frontier Communications, Seton/Brady Corporation and ThreadMB.com Senior Communications Specialist Frontier Communications, New Haven, CT http://www.frontier.com/ September 2014–April 2015 Media spokesperson and first-point-of-contact during the acquisition of AT&T’s Connecticut network assets. Managed media relations and crisis communication. Responsible for the development of all internal and external communications. Prepped general and area managers in their roles as liaisons to the local media. Developed and supported all media placement, programs and sponsorships. Senior Product Category Marketing Manager Seton/Brady Corporation http://www.seton.com/ September 2000-March 2004; September 2011-September 2014 Proactive marketing communication specialist responsible for business development through product content for construction and workplace safety channels across three catalog brands in the US and Canada. Enhanced organic website product search availability via on-page SEO. Oversaw concept, design and production of print and online catalogs as well as direct mail and email. Worked
Previous positions held within Seton/Brady Corporation: Marketing Communications / Merchandiser September 2011 to July 2013 Lead merchandiser for the Construction and Personal Protective Equipment niche markets; actively involved in new product launches and pricing strategies. Merchandising Manager September 2000 to March 2004 Managed all activities pertaining to merchandising and copywriting, enhancing ROI and profitability.
Freelance Copywriter/Marketer January 2005-March 2011 Provided marketing, copywriting, public relations, advertising and reporting services for a range of clients including Seton/Brady Corporation, Marriott International, Inc., Martino & Binzer, Lagardere Active NA, and New Haven Register. Commissioning Editor, S&T US, Madison, CT
2004-2005
Principal, Market Advantage, LLC
1997-2004
EDUCATION B.F.A., Advertising, Syracuse University, NY. M.A., Corporate/ Organizational Communications, Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ PUBLISHED WORKS Loughlin: One Man's Journey to Redemption Through Art; Amazon Press, 2012 It Is What It Is; 2014 ACTIVITIES Board Member, The Madison Foundation, Inc.; Volunteer, Loaves & Fishes and Food Salvage; Book Club; Pastac Painting
