OBJECTIVE:

 

To secure a position or to provide contract services for an individual or an organization that will utilize: my writing and editing skills; my software and technical experience; and my publication and web content management skills.

 

SKILLS:

 

Computer Proficiency

Adobe - Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, PageMaker, Acrobat Professional

Microsoft - Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook

HTML, Open Source and Web 2.0 technologies, CMS, SEO, Google Analytics, WordPress, Social Media Marketing

Quark Xpress, MODx, CorelDraw, Soundforge, Pinnacle

 

Web and Print Content

Writing, editing, reviewing, revising, and publishing documentation, and as well as standardizing language, proofreading and revising communication of web updates, organization-wide templates, guidelines, and forms for accuracy of information, consistency of program language, and coherence to style, grammatical, syntax, and punctuation guidelines.

Knowledge and awareness of the current trends in effective content assessment and development strategies and practices, and ability to apply current software, design principals and protocols to ensure compliance with existing standards and best practices.

Coordination and communication with management, staff, IT, and designated departments.

Research and enforcement of policies, permissions, style guidelines - including graphic/web page standardization – w3c.org policies and procedures.

Updating, posting, and maintaining web material and documentation with adherence to multiple time-sensitive deadlines.

 

Creative and Technical Design

Newsletters, whitepapers, webpages, marketing collateral, brochures, email blasts, ebulletins, graphic design, dynamic design, data-driven press and media publications.

Image enhancement, retouching, and conversion.

Attention to detailed audience-based navigation and functionality.

Webpage and publication modifications, revisions, and packaging and all aspects of desktop publishing.

Graphic media creation and manipulation.

Video and flash-based training and presentation multimedia design.

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

June 1996 – Present Tequila Mockingbird LLC, Denver, CO

Owner, Musician, Independent Recording Artist, Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter

Independent Web Consultant / Design / Writer / Editor / Graphics / Social Marketing / Event Promotion / PR

• Online Marketing and Promotions, Social Media, PR, Events, News and Press Release writing and distributing, fundraising and local charity promotion

• Independent Recording Artist and Performer at Tequila Mockingbird LLC

Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry

 

Consulting and creation of dynamic, intuitive, and unique content and design for interactive web page and media plans, promotion, branding, social media networking, analytics, maintenance of clients' websites; graphic design, web and print fliers, media event consultation and instruction, strategic Social Media training, email blast campaign planning, and management of all online distribution. 

Writing, research, and editing online and print content, research articles and blogs, social networking consultation for musicians, artists, film makers, white papers, press and media releases, distribution, analytics; licensing media and legal consultation and research. Organic web event saturation specialist. 

Video editing, multimedia presentations, project management of social media campaigns, syndication, SEO, keyword saturation to optimize "traffic, traction, and transactions" as well as optimize web presence. Analytics and measurement.

Promoter: Sold out concert for Chris Daniels and Magic Music Reunion Show at Swallow Hill Daniels Hall (11/18/2011) - Promoted, created, designed website and artwork, wrote and distributed press release, ran social media campaigns:
Website: http://www.wix.com/wclarkhudson/magicmusicband
Press Release and Artwork: https://sites.google.com/site/magicmusiccolorado/home/releas

Promoter, Social Media and Public Relations, and sold out Chris Daniels and the Kings concert at Lannie's Clocktower (12/16/2011)

Promoter for CD Relief 2011 at the Oriental Theatre (10/16/2011)
http://www.wix.com/wclarkhudson/cdreliefpr

Other New Sites and PR: http://www.wix.com/outlawsongs/tequilatoadshow012012
http://www.wix.com/outlawsongs/billthomas
http://www.fivepeaksgsd.com
http://tequilamockingbirdmusic.com

Musician, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Booking and Management, Owner at Tequila Mockingbird LLC. http://tequilamockingbirdmusic.com

 

Specialties

marketing, social media, promotions, blogging, Twitter, Facebook, mobile, digital media, events planning, promotions, contests

http://bit.ly/MagicMusicPR

http://www.wix.com/wclarkhudson/magicmusicband

 

http://www.wix.com/wclarkhudson/gus4

Consulting and creation of content design for interactive web page and media, promotion, branding, social media networking, analytics, maintenance of clients' websites; graphic design, web and print fliers, media event consultation and instruction, strategic Social Media training, email blast campaign planning, and management of all online distribution. 
Writing, research, and editing online and print content,  research articles and blogs, social networking consultation for musicians, artists, film makers, white papers, press and media releases, distribution, analytics; licensing media and legal consultation and research. Organic web event saturation specialist. 
Video editing, multimedia presentations, project management of social media campaigns, syndication, SEO, keyword saturation to optimize "traffic, traction, and transactions" as well as optimize web presence. Analytics and measurement.
Musician, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Booking and Management, Owner at Tequila Mockingbird LLC. http://tequilamockingbirdmusic.com

 

 

July 2010 – January 2011 KPA LLC, Lafayette, CO

Brand Journalist

Responsible for content development to support lead generation and client support for an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Human Resource (HR) compliance firm.

Created webpages, articles, whitepapers, monthly newsletters, weekly EHS blogs, web graphics, digital and print materials for ad copy, sales brochures and presentations, and developed all relevant marketing and sales material for EHS product launch of seven new services.

Editor of online monthly client compliance newsletter (approximately 40,000), partner bulletins, all client-facing material, and company-facing knowledge and training documentation.

Managed social marketing, webinar promotion, press release optimization; increased KPA’s brand recognition through presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg, Wordpress and multiple industry-specific blogs, emerging networking websites as measured by exponential growth of traffic from these sites.

 

 

November 2007 – October 2008 The Colorado State Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Denver, CO

Communications Specialist – Program Assistant II

Webmaster and Communications Specialist for the Division of Registrations, Department of Regulatory Agencies.

Responsible for more than 32 regulatory boards and offices web updates as well as all intranet and internal documentation. http://www.dora.state.co.us/registrations/index.htm

Wrote, edited, modified all Division web content; maintained 300 licensee applications and tracked updates to coincide with occupations’ renewals.

Implemented project plans for new legislation requirements including the Medical Transparency Act, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), and developed pages for 2008 legislation.

Assisted Division in effectively communicating information by using appropriate channels, writing and editing content, researching compliance standards with federal and state laws, informing staff.

Key member of the Communications Council, Newswire Subcommittee, and Intranet Committee.

 

July 2007 – October 2007 i get it / iKnowledge Solutions (iKS) / TATA Technologies, Denver, CO

Marketing Coordinator for http://www.myigetit.com

Organized Internet marketing campaigns for an online CAD engineer professional training and social networking website.

Produced email message copy, content, and design initiatives for strategic and viral marketing.

Developed eNewsletters, eBlasts, press releases, and website updates for the social networking interface.

Extensive utilization of HTML and dynamic imaging software. Developed and maintained new content and media.

Researched, analyzed and monitored market trends and industry networking.

Increased unique visitors, site traffic and e-commerce revenue more than 200% in one month.

 

September 2006 – June 2007 SunnySide / Talent Tree, Denver, CO

Contract Employee - Graphics Support and Communications for Herzl-RMHA / Denver Campus for Jewish Education

Produced print and online content and graphics for independent school’s development, fundraising, and donor outreach.

Campus-wide photographer and videographer at school and off-campus events.

Created advertisements and articles for newspapers (I.J.N., etc.) and journals; designed brochures, newsletters, postcards, fliers, PowerPoint presentations for campus events.

Facilitated correspondence with donors and advertisers for web-based content.

Was promoted from Administrative Assistant to Graphics Support and Communications in two months.

Filmed, scripted, edited, produced large screen Tribute Film presented at the 2007 Annual Dinner in honor of the retiring CEO/President.

 

July 2002 – August 2006 Bishop Machebeuf High School, Denver, CO

Instructor and Tutor

Classroom teacher for English, British and American Literature, Composition, Computer Science courses.

After school volunteer tutor for computer applications and writing skills.

Developed and implemented English program curriculum, lesson and unit plans.

Maintained the Computer Science Lab and was responsible for daily server backups and many network tasks.

 

April 2001 – May 2002 National Environmental Health Association, Denver, CO

Executive Coordinator / Editor

Executive coordinator for non-profit global association, The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS).

Managed all aspects of various association publications: technical, copy, layout, design; writing, editing, and formatting; advertising; web design; press releases and industry news.

Produced layout of EEGS scientific quarterly journal (JEEG), monthly newsletter (FastTimes), and maintained web updates on the eegs.orgwebsite.

August 1995 – January 2001 TighTech Inc, Denver/Greenwood Village, CO

Desktop Publisher / Graphic / Editor / Multimedia Specialist

Design, writing, editing, and publishing print and online media, design, editing, presentations and publications for a multimedia firm at Avaya / Lucent Technologies / AT&T / Global Learning Solutions, and the L-Channel.

Research, writing, editing, development, electronic and print publishing of learning aids and courseware, materials: layout, format, proofreading, process of synopsis, educational consulting, publication management and conversion, technical tables and illustration, graphics creation and manipulation, newsletters, proposals, software user manuals, legal documentation, resumes, forms, CD-ROM development and beta-testing.

 

EDUCATION:

1991 – 1994       The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor's Degree - English Creative Writing, Minor: Psychology

 

References and more at http://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyclarkhudson

Portfolio: http://the-method.net

Continuing Education

CPR Certification
I-Safe
"VIRTUS"
Classes in Curriculum Design and Strategic Research from UoP
Alternative Licensure Training

Disabled Student Service training and experience

PrNewswire

Web 2.0

http://www.wix.com/wclarkhudson/tqmbmusic

 

http://www.wix.com/wclarkhudson/magicmusicband